Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a
knife or pointed object. Doing this may
damage the refrigerant tubes.
Do not use any other equipment or
method to push the defrost process It
may destroy the cooling system.
1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.
2. Set the temperature control knob to the 0 position and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
3. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a stand in the
freezer compartment.
4. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.
5. Wipe dry the freezer drawers.
6. Plug in the appliance and adjust the temperature as desired.
7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer drawers.
TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY
For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:
• Ensure your appliance has adequate ventilation as recommended in the
installation instructions.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
• Thaw frozen food in the fridge compartment and use the low temperature of the
frozen food to cool refrigerated food.
• Keep door openings to a minimum.
• Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
• Ensure that the fridge and freezer doors are always closed properly.
•Freezer: The internal configuration of the appliance is the one that ensures the
most efficient use of energy.
• Fridge: Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the
drawers in the bottom part of the appliance and shelves evenly distributed.
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