Electrolux C 718 40-4i installation instructions Defrosting, Frost

Defrosting

Refrigerator

Frost is automatically removed from the evaporator of the refrigerator com- partment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, located over the motor compressor, where it evapo- rates.

Freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows:

1.	Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of new-
	spaper and put it in a very cool place.
2.	Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug, or turn the temperature
	control knob to “0”.
3.	Leave the freezer compartment door open.
4.	Insert the plastic scraper into the
	recess provided under the defrost
	water channel and place a collecting
	basin under it.
5.	Once defrosting is completed keep
	the scraper handy for future use;
6.	Turn the thermostat knob to the
	required setting or replace the plug
	in the power socket.
	Warning!
	Never use metal tools to scrape off	D068
	the frost

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shor- ten their safe storage life.

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