Defrosting
Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially in the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty, or only minimally loaded.
1 Warning!
•Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.
•Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endangering and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
01. About 12 hours prior to defrosting set the operating mode to FROST- MATIC in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.
2.Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover them and store them in a cool place.
3.Switch off the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or discon- nect from the electricity supply.
4.Remove all the drawers. Place the
bottom drawer directly in front of the appliance to collect the water from defrosting. Take out the
water drain spout from its resting position at the bottom of the freezer compartment and place it as shown.
Tip: In order to speed up the
defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete.
5.After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior accessories (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
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