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4.10 Defrosting
4.9 Shutting off the refrigerator
If the refrigerator is to be taken out of service
for an extended period of time, close the on-
board shut-off valve and the cylinder valve.
Press the "MODE" (s. 4.3) button to switch
off MES and AES models. Keep button pres-
sed for 3 seconds. The display disappears
and the appliance is fully switched off .
Release the locking mechanism (Fig. 26-27)
of the door lock by pushing it and shift it to
the front. If the door is shut in this position, a
small gap is nevertheless kept open to pre-
vent formation of mildew.
As time goes by, frost builds up on the fins
inside the refrigerator. A layer of frost thicker on
one side may occur and does not represent a
malfunction. When this layer of frost is about 3
mm thick, the refrigerator should be defrosted.
Switch off the refrigerator, as described in
section
4.9 Shutting of the refrigerator
.
Remove all food and the ice cube tray.
Leave the refrigerator door open to allow air
to enter and to prevent formation of mildew.
After defrosting (freezer compartment and
fins free of frost), wipe both cooling compart-
ments dry with a cloth.
Note: Water thawing in the main compartment
of the refrigerator runs into an appropriate con-
tainer at the back of the refrigerator. From there,
the water evaporates.
The layer of ice must never be removed for-
cibly, nor may defrosting be accelerated
using a heat source!
CAUTION!
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 29
4.11 Winter operation
In winter, check that the ventilation grilles and
the exhaust duct system (1) have not been blok-
ked by snow, leaves, etc.
When the outside temperature falls below +8°C,
the winter cover (2) should be fitted. This pro-
tects the unit from excessively cold air which
could have adverse effects on the performance
of the unit
You should also attach the winter cover if the
vehicle is taken out of service for a longer
period of time or while it is being cleaned from
the outside
Fig. 28
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Refrigerator operation
