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Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically

eliminated from the

evaporator of the re-

frigerator compart-

ment every time the

motor compressor

stops, during normal

use. The defrost wa-

ter drains out

through a trough into

a special container at the back of the appli-

ance, over the motor compressor, where it

evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the de-

frost water drain hole in the middle of the

refrigerator compartment channel to pre-

vent the water overflowing and dripping

onto the food inside. Use the special clean-

er provided, which you will find already in-

serted into the drain hole.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always

form on the freezer shelves and

around the top compartment.

Important! Defrost the freezer when the

frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5

mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in sev-

eral layers of newspaper and put it in a

cool place.

3. Leave the door open.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the

interior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain

the maximum coldness and run the ap-

pliance for two or three hours using this

setting.

7. Reload the previously removed food in-

to the compartment.

Warning! Never use sharp metal tools

to scrape off frost from the evaporator

as you could damage it. Do not use a

mechanical device or any artificial means to

speed up the thawing process other than

those recommended by the manufacturer. A

temperature rise of the frozen food packs,

during defrosting, may shorten their safe

storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long

periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from electrici-

ty supply.

2. Remove all food.

3. Defrost, if foreseen

4. Clean the appliance and all accesso-

ries.

5. Leave all doors open to prevent un-

pleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody

to check it once in a while to prevent the

food inside from spoiling in case of a power

failure.

What to do if…

Caution! Before troubleshooting,

disconnect the power supply.

Only a qualified electrician or competent

person must do the troubleshooting that is

not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds during

normal use (compressor, refrigerant

circulation).

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not suppor-

ted properly.

Check if the appliance stands

stable (all the feet should be

on the floor).

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