IKEA FROSTIG SC100/17 Mode D'emploi page 11

ENGLISH
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically
eliminated from the
evaporator of the re-
frigerator compart-
ment every time the
motor compressor
stops, during normal
use. The defrost water
drains out through a
trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance, over
the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the de-
frost water drain hole (F) situated under the
salad drawers to prevent the water overflow-
ing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided (P), which you
will find already inserted into the drain hole.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always
form on the freezer shelves and around
the top compartment.
Important! Defrost the freezer when the frost
layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
To remove the frost, do these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in sever-
al layers of newspaper and put it in a
cool place.
3. Leave the door open.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-
terior thoroughly and refit the plug.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain
the maximum coldness and run the appli-
ance for two or three hours using this set-
ting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Warning! Never use sharp metal tools
to scrape off frost from the evaporator
as you could damage it. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer. A
temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
Cleaning the air channels
P
F
1. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation
2. Clean the ventilation grid (2).
3. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3),
4. Clean the lower part of the appliance
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long pe-
riods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost, if foreseen
4. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave all doors ajar to prevent unpleas-
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody
to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power fail-
ure.
grid (2);
checking that there is no water left from
the defrosting.
with a vacuum cleaner.
supply.
ant smells.
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