15
Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops.
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 special cleaner provided
which you will find already inserted into the discharge
hole (Fig. 7).
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water
at regular intervals. Dry thoroughly before replacing.
Freezer
The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost.
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm
it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with
the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary
to disconnect the appliance from the mains and
remove the food. Never use metal tools for this
operation.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:
– turn the thermostat dial to the «OFF» position (O)
or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
– Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool place.
– Leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf
of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain
hole, lift the plug as shown in the figure 8.
– Clean and dry thoroughly.
– Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the
thermostat to a functioning position.
– After letting the appliance run for a least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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