If the appliance is not going to be used
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply,
remove all the food, defrost and clean. Leave the
doors open enough for air to circulate inside the
compartments. This will prevent the formation of
mould and bad odours.
In case of power failures
Keep the doors of the appliance closed. In this way
the stored food will stay cold as long as possible.
Do not refreeze partially thawed food, consume it
within 24 hours.
ENGLISH 8
Defrosting the freezer
The freezer should be defrosted once or twice a
year or when excessive frost is present (3 mm
thickness).
The formation of frost is normal. The amount and
rate at which frost accumulates depends on room
conditions and how often the door is open.
To defrost the unit, switch off the freezer and remove
all food products.
Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost to melt.
For appliances in fig. 1 only pull out the defrost
water drain and place a container under the drain.
When the operation is completed, replace the
defrost water drain.
Clean the inside of the freezer. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Switch the freezer back on and store the
food inside.
Cleaning and maintenance
fig. 1
Removing the baskets (depending on the model)
Pull the drawers out as far as they go, then lift
slightly and remove.
Pull the lower basket out fully, then rotate it slightly
in order to remove.
Note: The freezer can also be used without the
upper drawers, in order to maximise space. For
correct operation of the freezer compartment the
bottom drawer should not be removed.
Ensure that after placing the food on the racks, the
freezer door closes properly.
Making ice cubes (if provided)
Fill the ice cube tray up to 2/3 with water and
place in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp
or pointed objects to detach the tray.
