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Automatic defrosting of the fridge
Defrosting of the freezer
There can be frost on the freezer shelves
and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the layer of frost has a
thickness of 3 or 5 mm.
Caution! Do not use sharp metal tools to
remove the frost.
Do not use mechanical devices to defrost the
freezer.
1. Deactivate the appliance.
2. Remove all the food from the freezer. Wrap
the food in newspaper and keep it at a cold
temperature.
3. Keep the appliance door open until defrost-
ing is completed.
4. Clean and fully dry the freezer.
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The removal of frost occurs automatically when
the motor compressor stops during operation.
The water drains out through the drain hole and
collects in the water container where it evapo-
rates.
The water container is behind the appliance,
above the motor compressor.
The drain hole is in the fridge on the rear part.
To prevent water to collect in other parts of the
fridge, make sure that the drain hole is always
clean. Use the cleaning tool that is in the drain
hole.
5. Connect the mains plug to the mains sock-
et.
6. Activate the appliance.
7. Set the temperature knob at the highest po-
sition and let the appliance operate for 2 or
3 hours with this setting.
8. Put back the food in the freezer.
When the appliance is not used for long
periods
1. Deactivate the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Remove all the food.
3. Defrost the appliance.
4. Fully clean and dry the appliance and all the
accessories.
5. Keep the doors open to prevent unpleasant
smells.
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