Defrosting - AEG ARCTIS Operating Instructions Manual

Defrosting

Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost during operation and
when the door is open, especially on the evaporators. Remove this
white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough
scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for
this purpose.
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case.
A convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is
empty, or only minimally loaded.
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Warning!
• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the excep-
tion of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endange-
ring and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
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1. If large quantities of frozen goods are in storage, press the
FROSTMATIC button about 12 hours prior to defrosting, so that the
frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.
2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
them and store them in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator.
3. Switch appliance off and remove plug from the mains, or switch off or
turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
4. Remove all drawers except for the one at the bottom. The bottom
drawer serves as a practical water collecting vessel.
Tip: In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot
water in the appliance and close the door. Remove pieces of ice that
break away before defrosting is complete.
5. After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior
accessories (see section: "Cleaning and Maintenance").
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