Defrosting The Appliance - Smeg Fridge-freezer User Manual

Defrosting the appliance

Automatic refrigerator
defrosting
Defrosting a
conventional freezer
Defrosting a NO FROST
freezer
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The refrigerator does not require defrosting, as ice accumulated
on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment interior is melted
automatically.
The accumulated ice is thawed when the compressor is not
operating. The drops will drip through the opening in the
refrigerator back wall into a container above the compressor,
from where they will evaporate.
If an excessive layer of ice is accumulated on the refrigerator
back wall (3-5 mm), the appliance should be disconnected and
defrosted manually.
• The freezer should be defrosted when approximately 3-5 mm
of frost is accumulated.
• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze (freezer
boost) function to additionally cool the food (see section
"Freezing process").
After 24 hours, remove the frozen food from the freezer and
protect them from thawing.
• Disconnect the appliance – rotate the thermostat knob A (and
B) to the position and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
• Pull out the drain trough on the bottom of the freezer and place
a container under it to collect the water from thawed ice and
frost.
• Do not use electrical appliances to defrost the appliance
(hairdryer etc.);
• When defrosting the refrigerator, do not use any defrosting
sprays as these may damage the plastic surfaces or harm
your health.
• Clean the appliance interior and wipe it dry (see cleaning the
appliance).
• Before putting the food back into the freezer, connect the
appliance to the power mains and rotate the A button back to
the desired setting.
• The NO FROST freezer is defrosted automatically. Occasional
occurrence of frost will be eliminated automatically..