Defrosting The Freezer; Periods Of Non-Operation; Troubleshooting - AEG A42220GSW0 Benutzerhandbuch

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5.3 Defrosting the freezer

CAUTION!
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. A
temperature rise of the
frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their
safe storage life.
About 12 hours prior to
defrosting, set a lower
temperature, in order to
build up sufficient chill
reserve for the interruption
in operation.
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the
top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
WARNING!
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 What to do if...
Problem
The appliance is noisy.
3. Leave the door open and insert the
4. When defrosting is completed, dry
5. Switch on the appliance.
After three hours reload the previously
removed food into the freezer
compartment.

5.4 Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the
4. Leave the door/doors open to
Possible cause
The appliance is not sup-
ported properly.
plastic scraper in the appropriate
seating at the bottom centre, placing
a basin underneath to collect the
defrost water.
In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
the interior thoroughly and keep the
scraper for future use.
electricity supply.
appliance and all accessories.
prevent unpleasant smells.
Solution
Check if the appliance stands
stable.