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A very thick layer of frost inside the freezer compartment increases energy consumption.
The appliance must therefore be completely defrosted whenever the layer of frost has
reached a thickness of 4 mm, or at least once a year. It is always advisable to perform
defrosting when the appliance is empty or when food stocks are low.
Warning! Never touch frozen food with wet hands. The skin could stick to it.
❒ Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and
put it in a very cool place.
❒ Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug, or remove or unscrew the safety fuses.
❒ Leave the freezer compartment door open.
❒ Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel
and place a collecting basin under it (Fig. 16).
❒ Once defrosting is completed, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and internal
accessories (see section “Cleaning and maintenance”).
Tip: To speed up the defrosting process, place a bowl of hot water inside the freezer
compartment and close the door. Also, immediately remove any pieces of ice which de-
tach themselves from the walls without waiting for them to melt.
Warning! Do not use electric heaters or other mechanical or artificial means to
speed up the defrosting process, other than those recommended in this booklet.
Fig. 16