Zanussi DI 180/80 Instructions For The Use And Care page 21

The freezer compartment will become
progressively covered with frost. This
frost acts as an insulator and thus
prevents the cold from reaching the food,
this should be removed whenever the
frost exceeds 5 mm (1/4 inch).
NEVER USE A SHARP METAL TOOL
TO SCRAPE OFF THE FROST FROM
THE INTERIOR AS YOU COULD
DAMAGE IT.
The frost should be removed with the
special scraper provided.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed
as follows:
Remove any stored food from the
compartment and wrap well in several
layers of newspaper, and put in a cool
place.
Switch off and remove the plug from the
wall socket, or turn the thermostat to
the «0» setting.
Leave the freezer door open.
Introduce the plastic scraper into the
seating at the bottom of the freezer
beneath the defrost spout, and place a
bowl underneath it to collect the defrost
water (Fig. 14).
When defrosting is completed, dry the
freezer thoroughly. Remove the plastic
scraper and replace it in its storage
position in the basket (Fig. 15).
Replace the plug in the socket, or set the
thermostat at setting 3 or 4. After
letting the appliance run for at least 2
hours, replace the previously removed
food.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs during defrosting may shorten
their storage life.
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