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is might allow air to penetrate the cabinet,
thus encouraging continuous running of the
compressor.
in frost formation is quite soft and can be
removed with a brush or plastic scraper. Do not
use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process. Remove all dislodged frost from the
cabinet oor.
For the removal of thin frost it is not necessary
to switch off heappliance.
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 will be most eective if carried
out when the freezer is empty, and it should be
carried out as quickly aspossible.
An increase in temperature of frozen food
packages during defrosting will shorten
the storage life. Provided that the contents
are well wrapped and placed in a cool area,
theyshouldkeep for several hours.
Examine the contents when replacing them in
the freezer and ifsome of the packages have
thawed out.
After defrosting is nished clean the inside with
a solution of warm water with a little bicarbonate
of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all
removable parts in the same way and reassemble.
Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and
leave for 2to3hours on setting number 7 before
introducing the food back into thefreezer and
setting the thermostat to your normal setting.
NOISE FROM YOUR APPLIANCE
You may notice some rather unusual noises. e
noises are caused by circulation of refrigerant
in the cooling system. It has become more
pronounced since the introduction of CFC free
gases. is is not afault and will not aect the
performance of your fridge.
PROLONGED OFF PERIODS
If the appliance is not in use for a long period of
time, proceedasfollows:
1. Disconnect from the mains supply.
2. Clean and dry the inside (see ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).