Defrosting - Smeg C475VE Instruction Manual

Operating the product

6.1 Defrosting

A) Fridge Compartment
The fridge compartment
automatically. The defrosting water
runs to the drain tube via a collection
container at the back of the appliance (1).
(see diagram) During defrosting water
droplets may form at the back of the
fridge compartment where concealed
evaporator is located. Some droplets may
remain on the liner and refreeze when
defrosting is completed. Do not allow
items in the fridge to touch the back wall
as the water droplets will make them
wet. Do not use pointed or sharp edged
objects such as knives, forks to remove
the droplets which have frozen.
If at any time the defrost water does not
drain from the collection channel, check
to ensure that no food particles have
blocked the drain tube. The drain tube
can be cleared by pushing the special
plastic plunger provided down the drain
tube (2). If the frost layer reaches about
1/4"(7 mm), reduce the setting (i.e. from
4 to 1) to restart automatic defrosting.
B) Freezer compartment
Defrosting is very straightforward and
without mess, thanks to a special defrost
defrosts
collection basin.
Defrost twice a year or when a frost
layer of around 7 (1/4") mm has formed.
To start the defrosting procedure, switch
off the appliance at the socket outlet and
pull out the mains plug.
All food should be wrapped in several
layers of newspaper and stored in a cool
place (e.g. fridge or larder).
Containers of warm water may be
placed carefully in the freezer to speed
up the defrosting.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
objects, such as knives or forks to remove
the frost.
Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters
or other such electrical appliances for
defrosting.
Sponge
collected in the bottom of the freezer
compartment. After defrosting, dry the
interior thoroughly.
Insert the plug into the wall socket and
switch on the electricity supply.
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out the defrost
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