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DefrostingThe Refrigerator is Defrosted Automatically
The rear wall of the fridge compartment covers with frost when the
compressor is running, and defrosts when the compressor is off.
The water from the thawing frost is collected in the drain channel on
the rear of the fridge, fed through the drain hole into the collection
compartment in the base, and then evaporated.
Freezer Compartment Defrosting
During use and when the door is opened, moisture is deposited as frost
inside the appliance, particularly on the evaporator. This frost must be
removed from time to time using a soft plastic scraper. Under no cir-
cumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
The freezer compartment should always be defrosted when the layer of
frost has reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres; however at least
once a year. A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty
or contains little food.
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Warning!
• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the excep-
tion of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, they can be hazardous to your health
and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
0 1. About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the ambient switch, so that the
frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
freeze to the food.
2. Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it,
covered, in a cool place.
3. Unplug or switch off of mains.
4. Remove all the drawers. Place a
bowl directly in front of the appli-
ance to collect the water from
defrosting and pull out the water
drain conduit.
Tip: In order to speed up the
defrosting process, place a pot of
hot water in the freezer