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o Clean the lid seal with a soft cloth damped in warm water without any cleaning
agent. Then dry thoroughly.
o Frost and ice deposit on the interior walls of the freezer works as an insulation layer
and have an adverse impact on the interior wall cooling performance. The layers of
frost and ice should be removed on a regular basis. Use a plastic or wooden scraper
without any sharp edges. Place a towel on frozen items to allow the scrapped ice fall
down on it for easier disposal.
o If not in use for a longer time, left the freezer open to avoid accumulation of
unpleasant scents inside.
Defrosting
o When used normally (3 – 4 openings of the lid per day), the freezer should be
defrosted once or twice per year (more of ten in other cases).
o Never use electric devices for defrosting the freezer, such as hair dryer or heating
fans or auxiliary means with open flame. It may cause the plastic interior to melt, and
the foam fumes may catch fire from a spar or open fire.
o Before defrosting, disconnect the device from the mains (unplug!).
o Prepare a relevant container (box or washing basket).
o Dry your hands thoroughly to avoid damage the skin when contacting the frozen
products. It is highly recommended to use gloves when handling the frozen food.
o Remove all frozen food from the freezer, wrap them up in a news paper and place in
the prepared container. Place the container in a cool, dry place. Wrap the container
up in a heavy blanket.
o Place a container under the outlet plug. It will allow the water to drain out after
defrosting into the container. Remove the outlet plug.
o Carefully scrap the deepest ice deposit from the internal walls of the freezer
according to the description given previously.
o If necessary, speed up the defrosting process by placing a saucepan with warm
(not hot) water.
o When the water have accumulated in the container, clean the freezer interior with
warm water and vinegar. Wipe with a cloth and clean water. Then, dry out the
interior with an absorbing cloth and leave it open for another 3 – 4 minutes.
Tip: To avoid defrosting the removed frozen food items proceed with defrosting
as fast as possibile.
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