Defrosting - Electrolux U31374 ERN 15300 Instruction Book

Defrosting

Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of
the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and
vegetable drawer. Use the defrost cleaner provided
which you will find already inserted into the
discharge hole.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
Freezer
• Remove the frost with a plastic scraper.
• Whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 5 mm
complete defrosting should be carried out.
Prooceed as follows:
• Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
• Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the «O» setting.
• Leave the door open, place a basin on the top
shelf of the refrigerator compartment, under the
drain hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure.
8
• When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug.
• Turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
• Reload the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could
damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.