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When de-frosting the freezer compartment
Once the build-up of ice inside the freezer compartment has reached a thickness of 2-4 mm, it needs
to be de-frosted. This should be done at least twice a year.
– Ensure that the plug has been removed from the wall socket.
– Remove all food from the compartment, wrap it in newspaper and store it in a cool place to keep
the temperature down. Note that, even with a slight increase in temperature, the storage life will
be shortened and the food should be used as soon as possible.
– Pull out the drain channel from the freezer cabinet, turn it 180° and
secure it (see diagram). Place a suitable container underneath the
channel outlet.
– Keep the door open. To accelerate defrosting, one or several containers
with hot (but not boiling) water may be placed inside the freezer
compartment.
Warning: do not use any external device or other means (e.g. heaters or heating fans) to
accelerate de-frosting.
– After cleaning, ensure that the freezer compartment is thoroughly dried and set the temperature
control to its maximum position. After 24 hours. it may turned back to its normal setting.
Defrosting the refrigerator cabinet :
The integral vapouriser is sealed in foam in the rear wall; you may therefore notice a build-up of frost
around the rear area. This layer of frost will start melting when the compressor is not working.
Through a system of hoses, the melt-water drains into the collection tray below the compressor, where
it will be absorbed into the surrounding air. The unit does not therefore require de-frosting, but only
proper cleaning instead.
 To enable the melt-water to drain freely, always ensure that the channel and discharge opening in
the cabinet are free of any blockage.
Trouble-shooting
Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is switched on. These sounds are:
– caused by the electrical motor within the compressor assembly;
during compressor start-up the sound level will be slightly higher
for a limited period of time.
– caused by the cooling agent flowing through the circuit.
The following table lists possible malfunctions and their probable causes and solutions. In the event
of operational problems, check first whether a solution can be found using this table. If the problem
persists, disconnect the appliance from the mains power and contact our Customer Service
Department.
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