Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor, where it evaporates.
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Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before replacing.
Freezer
•Remove the frost with a plastic scraper.
•Whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 5 mm complete defrosting should be carried out. Prooceed as follows:
•Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
•Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to the «O» setting.
•Leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure.
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•When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug.
•Turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
•Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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