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Defrosting
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is automatic. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water from overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.
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 and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the
freezer compartment proceed as follows:
1.Press button ON/OFF (I) ;
2.leave the door open, insert the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost water;
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3.when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug; keep the scraper for future use;
4.Press button ON/OFF (I). After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the previously removed food into the compartment.
Important
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a maechanical 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 shorten their safe storage life.
