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Defrosting
Refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigera-
tor compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during nor-
mal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance, located over the motor com-
pressor, where it evaporates.
Freezer
The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered
with frost. This should be removed with a plastic scraper, whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not
necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
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 temperatu-
re control knob to “0”.
3. Leave the freezer compartment door open.
4. Once defrosting is completed turn the thermostat knob to the required
setting or replace 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 other than those recommended by the manufac-
turer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
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Installation
Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety mea-
sures not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate
is inside, on the left.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTAappro-
ved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important!
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol-
lowing code:
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi-
nal marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol or coloured green
and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
or coloured black.
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
“L” or coloured red.
4. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire pre-
sent and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of
safely.
