Refrigerator defrost process
The refrigerator defrosting process is carried out automatically every time the compressor stops.
The defrost water drains from the cabinet into a tray placed on the top of the compressor to the rear of the unit where it evaporates.
Freezer defrost process
Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the length of time during which the door is left open or the amount of moisture introduced. It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at places where it will affect the close fitting of the door seal. This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, thus encouraging continuous running of the compressor. Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor .For the removal of thin frost it is not necessary to switch off the appliance.
For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to keep them cold. Defrosting will be most effective if carried out
when the freezer is empty, and place a pan of hot water on one of the shelves and close the door for faster defrosting. Do not forget to put a container under the front of the freezer cavity to catch the water as the ice melts.
An increase in temperature of frozen food packages during defrosting will shorten
the storage life. Provided that the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool area they should keep for several hours.
Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the
packages have thawed out it should be eaten within 24hours or be cooked and refrozen. After defrosting has finished clean the inside with a solution of warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the same way and reassemble. Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave
for 2 to 3 hours on setting number 7 before introducing the food back into the freezer and setting the thermostat to your normal setting(usually setting 4).
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