Cleaning and Maintenance, Freezer Defrosting

Cleaning and Maintenance

Freezer Defrosting

The inside surface of the freezer gets lined with frost. Frost formation depends on frequency of door opening and ambient humidity. It is recommended to remove the frost layer after it has reached a thickness of 3 to 4 mm.

•Approximately 24 hours before you intend to defrost the freezer switch over the operation mode switch to continuous operation (the yellow light is on) so that the foods get deeply frozen.

•After that period disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

•Remove frozen foods from the freezer and look after that they do not get thawed.

•When defrosting and cleaning is completed connect the appliance to the mains supply an put the foods back in the freezer.

•Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health.

The Fastest Way of Frost Removing

Use the supplied scraper and scrap the frost layer from cooling surfaces and remove it from the freezer with soft cloth before it thaws.

Frost Layer Defrosting

When the frost layer is too thick to be scraped, it should be partially defrosted.

Remove the tap (1) from front of the appliance.

•Insert the pipe (2) into the hole and place a receptacle under it in order to accumulate water resulting from frost layer.

•Remove the tap (3) from the bottom of the appliance.

•To speed up defrosting, leave the lid of the appliance open. Remove larger pieces of the layer with the scraper when they are no longer stuck to the interior wall.

•After you have defrosted the appliance, put the taps back and keep the pipe for further use.

Cleaning

After you have defrosted the appliance, clean it.

•Before cleaning the appliance disconnect the cable from the mains supply!

•Wash the inside surfaces with lukewarm water into which you have added vinegar or baking soda (one tablespoon per one liter of water). Afterwards toroughly wipe the interior with clean soft cloth.

•Clean the outside surfaces of the appliances with soft cloth, water and detergent. Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for example glass cleaners). You may also use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol).

The application of abrasive and specially aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts.

•Clean the sealing of the lid with mild solution of detergent and water.

•Dust the rear condenser unit from time to time with a soft non- metal brush or vacuum cleaner (at least once a year).

Discontinued Service

•Disconnect the cable from the mains supply, empty the foods, defrost and clean the interior.

•Place an uncovered small box of baking soda in its interior an leave the lid slightly open.

•When the appliance is inoperative it can be placed in a cold room as it withstands low temperatures. Before putting it into operation place it in warm room where it should rest for at least 2 hours.

Instructions for Use

Chest-type specifications

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