Defrosting
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 willD037
find already inserted into the drain hole.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the �OE setting;PR138
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, place a basin on the topImportant:
shelf of the refrigerator compartment, under theNever use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
drain hole, remove the plug as shown in figure..
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly; refit the plug;Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the requiredthan those recommended by the manufacturer.
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
removed food into the compartment.storage life.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
opening is not obstructed (see ODefrosting�
that:
section).
Y the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;Y If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest
Y there is an electricity supply (find out by pluggingservice centre.
in another appliance);To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
Y the thermostat knob is in the correct position.apply for it you specify the model and serial number
Y If there are water drops on the bottom of theof your appliance which can be found on the
cabinet, check that the defrost water drainguarantee certificate or on the rating plate located
inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
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