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For frost free models it is not necessary to carry out any defrosting procedures.
For other models, the build up of frost is a normal occurrence.
The quantity and speed of frost accumulation varies depending on the ambient conditions and how often
the door is opened. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or, if available, turn on the quick freeze
function (see Quick Guide) four hours before removing the food from the freezer compartment, to prolong
the preservation of the food during the defrosting phase. To defrost, turn the appliance off and remove the
drawers. Put the frozen food in a cool place. Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. To prevent the
water from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the
freezer compartment and wring it out regularly.
Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully.
Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside.
How to defrost the freezer compartment (depending on the model)
STOP FROST SYSTEM (depending on the model)
The STOP FROST SYSTEM (available depending on the model) facilitates the defrost procedure for the
freezer compartment. The STOP FROST accessory (figure 1) is designed to collect some of the frost that
forms in the freezer compartment and it is easy to remove and clean, therefore reducing the time needed to
defrost the inside of the freezer compartment.
To remove the frost on the STOP FROST accessory follow the cleaning procedure demonstrated below.
- Open the freezer compartment door and remove
the upper drawer (figure 2).
- Unfasten the STOP FROST accessory (figure 3)
and remove it (figure 4), taking care not to drop
it on the glass shelf below.
Note: if the accessory is jammed or difficult to
remove, do not keep trying to remove it,
but proceed with the complete defrost of the
freezer compartment.
- Close the door to the freezer compartment.
- Remove the frost on the accessory by rinsing it
under running (not hot) water (figure 5).
- Let the accessory drip dry and dry the plastic
parts with a soft cloth.
- Reinsert the accessory by placing the back part
on the projections shown in figure 7-A, then
refasten the handle of the accessory to the clasps
above (figure 7-B).
- Reinsert the upper drawer and close the door to
the freezer compartment.
It is possible to clean the STOP FROST accessory
on its own without completely defrosting the freezer
compartment. Cleaning the STOP FROST
accessory regularly helps to reduce the need to
completely defrost the freezer compartment.
Note: the product specifications, including volume and energy, are calculated without the STOP FROST
accessory.
Procedure to clean the STOP FROST accessory
