Troubleshooting - Zanussi ZRB36101WA User Manual

Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during
normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the
back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always
form on the freezer shelves and
around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost
layer reaches a thickness of about
3-5 mm. Defrosting can be
accelerated by placing bowls with
hot water (not boiling) inside the
freezer.
CAUTION!
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, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.

Troubleshooting

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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1. Switch off the appliance and pull out the
plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several
layers of newspaper and put it in a cool
place.
3. Remove the freezer drawers.
4. Put insulating material around the drawers,
e.g. blankets or newspapers.
5. Leave the door open and insert the plastic
scraper in the appropriate seating at the
bottom centre, placing a basin underneath
to collect the defrost water.
6. Carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to
thaw (use a wood or a plastic scraper).
7. When all the ice has melted, dry the interior
thoroughly and keep the scraper for future
use.
8. Switch on the appliance and replace the
frozen foodstuff.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the
appliance and all accessories.
4. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
WARNING!
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.
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