Defrosting - Haier HTF-219H User Manual

Defrosting

If the frost on the freezer walls reaches a thickness of 6mm or greater, the freezer
requires defrosting. It should not be necessary to defrost the freezer more than
once every few months and the defrosting process is best carried out when the stock
of food is at a low level.
Defrosting
Before defrosting, turn the thermostat to the lowest temperature setting "6" for about
four hours. This will enable you to remove any remaining food from the freezer at its
lowest temperature. Food removed from the freezer should then be wrapped in
several layers of newspaper and placed in a cold refrigerator. Remember that any
rise in temperature will shorten the life of the frozen food considerably. Thawed
food should not be re-frozen.
Once all food has been removed from the freezer, disconnect the power by
removing the plug from the power source/socket.
To help remove the frost, use the plastic defrosting scraper provided. DO NOT USE
SHARP OR METALLIC INSTRUMENTS TO REMOVE THE ICE. Defrosting usually
takes a few hours. To defrost faster, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm
water inside the freezer.
Draining the Freezer
Turn the inner plug in the bottom of the freezer compartment. Place a tray or other
water receptacle beneath the outer drain dial/plug (front lower left of the freezer).
Pull the drain dial out and rotate it until the triangle points downwards. When done,
return the triangle to the up position, push the dial back in, and replace the plug
inside the freezer compartment.
Cleaning and Temperature Setting
Wipe the interior of the freezer and drain hole with a cloth or clean as described in
the 'Care and Cleaning' section of this manual. Reinsert drain plug and plug the
power cord back into the power source/socket.
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