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Before any cleaning or maintenance
operation, unplug the appliance from the
mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is
completely automatic.
Droplets of water on the rear wall of the
refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic
automatic defrost cycle is in progress.
The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain
outlet and into a container from which it
evaporates.
Regularly clean the inside of the defrost water drain
hole in order to guarantee the constant and correct
flow of defrost water.
Defrosting the low temperature compartment
Defrost the low temperature compartment
once or twice a year or when the ice
formation is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The
amount of ice which forms and the rate at
which it accumulates will depends on room
temperature and humidity, and on the
frequency with which the door is opened. Ice
formation is concentrated at the top of the
compartment and does not affect the
efficiency of the appliance.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is
nearly empty.
• Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in
newspaper and group together in a cool place or
in a portable cooler.
• Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.
• Clean the interior with a sponge soaked in
warm water and/ or neutral detergent. Do
not use abrasive substances.
• Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
• Put the food back into the freezer.
• Close the door.
• Plug in the appliance once again.
• Switch the appliance on.
HOW TO DEFROST
AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR
