Defrosting of the appliance
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Excessive build-up of ice will affect the
freezing performance of your appliance.
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It is therefore recommended that you
defrost your appliance at least twice
a year, or whenever the ice build-up
exceeds 7 mm.
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Defrost your appliance when there is only
little or no food in it.
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Take out the deep-frozen food from the
drawers. Wrap the deep-frozen food in
several layers of paper, or a blanket, and
keep it in a cold place.
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Unplug the appliance or switch off the
circuit breaker to start the defrosting
process.
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Take out the accessories (like shelf, drawer
etc.) from the appliance and use a suitable
container to collect the thawing water.
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Use a sponge or a soft cloth to remove
thawing water if necessary.
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Keep the door open during defrosting.
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For quicker defrosting, place containers
with warm water inside the appliance.
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Never use electrical devices, defrosting
sprays or pointed or sharp-edged objects
such as knives or forks to remove the ice.
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After the defrosting is done, clean the
inside (see the section 'Cleaning and
care').
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Reconnect the appliance to the mains.
Place the frozen food into the drawers and
slide the drawers into the freezer.
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