User manual

18
Maintenance
Defrosting
Frost should be removed from the inside of the
compartment with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness exceeds 4 mm.
Do not use metal tools to remove frost so as to
avoid seriously damaging the appliance.
If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to
carry out complete defrosting as following:
1. unplug the appliance from the mains socket or set
knob (B) to position «O».
2. wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper
and piace the food packages in a cool piace;
3. leave the door open. Insert the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating to act as an extension
drain channel, piace a basin underneath to collect
the defrost water;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly;
5. keep the scraper for future use;
6. plug the appliance back in; set switch (B) to
position «I»,. Set the appliance to fast-freeze
operation. After three hours, move switch (F) to the
Normal setting.
Frequent opening of the doors encourages
increased frost formation at the top of the
appliance.
To remove this excess frost, use the special
plastic scraper provided.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
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Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by
authorised technicians.
Periodic clearing
Never use metal object for clearing your appliance
as it may get damaged. Clean the inside with warm
water and bicarbonate of soda.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Periods of non-operation
During periods when the appliance is not used, you
should take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food from the appliance;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door slightly open, thus letting air circuiate
and preventing the formation of mould and
unpleasant smells.