Defrosting - Panasonic SCR-CH500H Operating Instructions Manual

7. Defrosting

Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of around 7 mm (1/4") has formed.
Alternatively you may Switch OFF the freezer at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
Extract the water conduit and put in a water container.
6 hours before the defrosting, please set the thermostat knob at "MAX" position to make sure the food
is at the lowest temperature when you get it out. All food should be wrapped in several layers of
newspaper and stored in a cool place (e.g. fridge or larder).
Remove the freezer basket. Leave the lid open. Containers of warm water may be placed carefully in
the freezer to speed up the defrosting.
Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting. When
defrosting has finished flow out defrost water which collects at the bottom of the freezer as the below
diagram and dry the interior thoroughly. Switch ON the Fast Freeze and leave it ON for about three
hours.
1. There is a water conduit at the bottom of the freezer, when defrosting, extract the rubber cover,
defrosted water will drip into the hole and flow out.
(NOTES: PLEASE KEEP THE RUBBER COVER WELL DURING THE DEFROSTING AND PUT IT
BACK AFTER DEFROSTING IS DONE)
2. Extract the water conduit by 20-25mm until the water hole can be seen.
3. Twist the water conduit until the arrow points downward.
4. After defrosting is done, make sure there is no more water coming out before out the water conduit
in place and make the arrow point upward.
Important Notes:
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Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost.
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Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting.
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