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Refrigerator operation
The layer of ice must never be removed
forcibly, nor may defrosting be accelera-
ted using a heat source!
CAUTION!
4.13 Defrosting4.12 Shutting off the refrigerator
n For battery igniter models, set the energy
selector switch (1) to position "OFF". The
appliance is switched off (Fig. 37).
n Release the locking mechanism of the door
lock by pushing it in and moving to the
front. If the door is shut in this position, a
small gap is nevertheless kept open to pre-
vent formation of mildew (Fig. 38-39).
n If the refrigerator is to be taken out of ser-
vice for an extended period of time, close
the onboard shut-off valve and the cylinder
valve.
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
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 defro-
sted.
n Switch off the refrigerator, as described in
section
Shutting of the refrigerator
.
n Remove all food and the ice cube tray.
n Leave the refrigerator door open to allow air
to enter and to prevent formation of mildew.
n After defrosting (freezer compartment and
fins free of frost), wipe both cooling com-
partments dry with a cloth.
Note: Water thawing in the main compartment
of the refrigerator runs into an appropriate
container at the back of the refrigerator. From
there, the water evaporates..
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Fig. 41
Fig. 40
