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2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser and
the compressor at the back of the
appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Defrosting the freezer
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.
To remove the frost, do these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly and refit the plug.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain
the maximum coldness and run the
appliance for two or three hours using
this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food
into the compartment.
Warning! 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.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. 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 overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside. Use the special
cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
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