Operation Manual

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PART 4 Defrosting
REFRIGERATOR DEFROST PROCESS:
• The refrigerator defrost process is carried out automatically every time the compressor
stops.
• The defrost water drains from the cabinet into a tray placed on the top of the compressor to
the rear of the unit where it evaporates from the heat of the compressor. Make sure the
drain hole on the ridge at the back of the refrigerator compartment is kept clear.
Refrigerator Compartment
FREEZER DEFROST PROCESS:
• Over time frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the length of time during
which the door is left open or the amount of moisture introduced.
It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at places where it will affect the close
fitting of the door seal.
This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, thus encouraging continuous
running of the compressor.
Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper.
• For the removal of thin frost it is not necessary to switch off the appliance.
• For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and
empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to
keep them cold.
• Defrosting should be undertaken when the freezer is nearly empty, and it should be carried
out as quickly as possible to prevent undue increase in temperature of the contents.
• Providing that the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool location they should keep
for several hours.
• Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the packages have
thawed out it should not be re frozen but eaten within 24hours or cooked and refrozen.
• This appliance is provided with a special drain system. Pull out the drain funnel which is stored
on the front of the freezer.
• unfold the rubber funnel as shown in the diagram below and place a container
to the front of the freezer to collect the drained water.
• After defrosting has finished clean the inside of the freezer with a solution of warm water
with a little bicarbonate of soda and then dried thoroughly.
Wash all removable parts in the same way and replace the funnel to it normal position.
• If there is still water on the freezer floor, you can clear it away by using a sponge.
• Reconnect the appliance to the main supply and turn the thermostat up to maximum.