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However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, comple-
te defrosting should be carried out as follows:
1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a very cool place.
2. Switch off the appliance and
pull out the plug or turn the tem-
perature selector to “0” OFF.
3. Leave the freezer compart-
ment door open.
4. Leave the door open, and pla-
ce a basin on the top shelf of
the refrigerator compartment,
under the drain hole, lift the
plug as shown in the figure.
5. Turn the thermostat knob to
the required setting and repla-
ce the plug in the power
socket.
Warning!
Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up
the thawing process.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0"
or disconnect from the electricity supply.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice
trays.
2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.
3. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section:
“Cleaning and Care”).
4. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
