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HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT
Defrosting of the low temperature compartment is manual.
Before defrosting, temporarily remove all food and the shelf
from the low temperature compartment, then turn the
thermostat knob to "0" (at this setting, the compressor stops
running) and leave the door open until the ice and any frost
that has built up on the bottom of the freezer compartment
have melted. Finally, mop up the water with a soft cloth.
In the case of speeding up the defrosting, you may put a bowl
of warm water (about 50°C ) into the low temperature
compartment, and be sure to set the knob of the temperature
regulator to original position after defrosting.
Do not use sharp objects or metal instruments to
remove ice.
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
REFRIGERATOR
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug
the appliance from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is
completely automatic.
Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator
compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost
cycle is in progress.
The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet
and into a container from which it evaporates.
Regularly clean the inside of the defrost water drain hole in
order to guarantee the constant and correct flow of defrost
water.
Defrosting the low temperature compartment
Defrost the low temperature compartment once or
twice a year or when the ice formation is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount of ice
which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will
depends on room temperature and humidity, and on
the frequency with which the door is opened. Ice
formation is concentrated at the top of the
compartment and does not affect the efficiency of the
appliance.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
• Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and
group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.
• Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.
• Clean the interior with a sponge soaked in warm
water and/or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive
substances.
• Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
• Put the food back into the freezer.
• Close the door.
• Plug in the appliance once again.
• Switch the appliance on.
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