Operating instructions/Installation instructions

Defrosting
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Freezer
The freezer does not defrost automatic-
ally.
In normal use, ice and frost will form in
the freezer, e.g. on the internal walls.
How much ice and frost accumulates in
the appliance will depend on the follow-
ing:
– Whether the freezer door has been
opened frequently or left open for a
while.
– Whether a large quantity of food has
been placed in the freezer at once.
– Whether the humidity in the room has
increased.
Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard
to remove freezer drawers, and in cer-
tain circumstances can prevent the
freezer door from closing properly. Too
thick a layer of ice also reduces cooling
performance and thus increases energy
consumption.
 The freezer should be defrosted from
time to time. It must be defrosted if a
layer of ice approx. 0.5cm thick has
accumulated.
Tip: It is best to defrost when only very
few or no frozen goods at all are left in
the freezer or the humidity level and the
ambient temperature in the room are
low.
 Risk of damage from an incor-
rect defrosting process.
When defrosting the freezer, make
sure that you do not damage the
evaporator as this would cause irre-
versible damage to the refrigeration
appliance.
Do not scrape off ice and frost. Do
not use sharp objects.
Do not use any mechanical or other
types of aids which are not recom-
mended by the manufacturer to ac-
celerate the defrosting process.
Before defrosting
 Switch on the SuperFreeze function
one day before defrosting. This helps
the frozen goods to retain the cold re-
serve for longer when taken out of
the freezer.
 Remove the frozen goods and wrap
them in several layers of newspaper
or cloths.
Tip: You could also place the frozen
goods in a cool box or bag.
 Store the frozen goods in a cool place
until the freezer is ready for use
again.
 Remove all the freezer drawers and
glass cold plates (depending on the
model) from the freezer.