Defrosting - Zanussi ZR 220 Instruction Booklet

Defrosting

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 (Fig. 14) into a special
container on the back of the appliance where it
evaporates.
Clean periodically the water discharge hole in the centre
of the drip collector. Use the special cleaner provided,
which you will find already inserted into the discharge
hole (Fig. 14).
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the
power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner
liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is
advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance
is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment ( ) proceed as follows:
Unplug the appliance from the power supply or set the
thermostat on the « O » position. Remove the ice-cube
trays and the frozen foods and wrap them in several
sheets of newspaper or, even better, in thermally
insulated containers, and then keep them in a cool place.
Keep the freezer door open and introduce a container
filled with hot water (taking care to place this on a layer
of cardboard) so as to accelerate the defrosting process.
Place a basin on the first grill shelf in the refrigerator
directly below the drainage hole and lift up the small
lid (Fig. 15).
Absorb all remaining water with a sponge and then
accurately dry the freezer. Reconnect the appliance to
the power supply and then set the thermostat to
coldest position for approximately 2 hours and then
shift it into the normal functioning status.
Replace the foods previously removed from the freezer.
Important
Never use knives or metal objects to scrape away the
accumulated frost which might damage the cooling
circuit.
Periodically clean the defrosting water drainage hole
of the refrigerator (Fig. 14), using the special cleaner
provided.
Remember that an increase in the surface temperature
of already-frozen foods may significantly decrease
the duration of their conservation.
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Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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