Electrolux TG092 User Manual page 30

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Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a
thickness of about 3-5 mm.
Important! About 12 hours prior to defrosting,
set the Temperature Regulator toward higher
settings , in order to build up sufficient chill
reserve for the interruption in operation.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:
1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several lay-
ers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with
wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.
3. Leave the door open and insert the plastic
scraper in the appropriate seating at the bot-
tom centre, placing a basin underneath to col-
lect the defrost water.
In order to speed up the defrosting process,
place a pot of warm water in the freezer com-
partment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that
break away before defrosting is complete.
WHAT TO DO IF...
Normal Operating Sounds
• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling
sound when the refrigerant is pumped through
the coils or tubing. This is correct.
• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
being pumped around and you will hear a whir-
ring sound and a pulsating noise from the com-
pressor. This is correct.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Turn the Temperature Regulator to the <<
-18 °C >> position and leave to run for at
least 4 hours in quick freeze mode.
7. After 4 hours reload the previously removed
food into the compartments.
Warning! 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.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, dur-
ing defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electricity sup-
ply
2. remove all food
3. defrost and clean the appliance and all acces-
sories
4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleas-
ant smells.
Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask
somebody to check it once in a while to prevent
the food inside from spoiling in case of a power
failure.
• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden
cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous phys-
ical phenomenon. This is correct.
• When the compressor switches on or switches
off, you will hear a faint "click" of the tempera-
ture regulator. This is correct.