Preparation Of Ice Cubes; Defrosting; The Fridge Defrosts Automatically - Electrolux ERT1000AOW Manuel D'utilisation

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There is a risk of an explosion!
Do not store any containers
with flammable materials such
as spray cans, fire extinguisher
refill cartridges etc in the freezer
compartment.
Bottles and cans must not be placed in
the freezer. They can burst when the
contents freeze, high carbonate content
drinks can even explode! Never store
lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling
wine etc. in the freezer compartment. All
foods must be packed air tight prior to
freezing, so that they do not dry out or
lose their flavour, and so that no flavour
contamination of other frozen goods
occurs.
Caution!
Do not touch frozen food with
wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and cause skin
abrasions. Lay the packaged food
on the floor of the freezer com-
partment. Unfrozen food must
not touch items already frozen,
otherwise the frozen food could
begin to defrost.
Tips:
The following are suited for the packa-
ging of frozen goods: freezer bags and

DEFROSTING

The fridge defrosts automatically

The rear wall of the fridge covers with
frost when the compressor is running,
and defrosts when the compressor is
off. The water from the thawing frost
evaporates by itself.
Defrosting the freezer compart-
ment
During use and when the freezer com-
partment door is opened, moisture is
deposited in the freezer compartment
as frost. Remove this frost from time to
time with the soft plastic scraper. Under
no circumstances, use hard or pointed
objects to remove frost.
The freezer compartment should always
be defrosted when the layer of frost
has reached a thickness of approx. 4
polyethylene wraps; special cans for
frozen goods; extra-thick aluminium foil.
The followings are suitable for sealing
bags and wrap: plastic clips, rubber
bands or tape. Smooth the air out of the
bag before sealing; air makes it easier
for the frozen food to dry out.
Make flat packages, because these
freeze more quickly.
Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the
brim with liquid or paste-like goods, be-
cause liquids expand during freezing.

Preparation of ice cubes

Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold
water, place it in the freezer compart-
ment and leave to freeze. To loosen the
frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube
tray or hold it under running water for a
few seconds.
Important!
Never try to free an ice tray that
is frozen to the freezer com-
partment using pointed or sharp
edged objects, since you may
damage the refrigerating circuit.
Use the plastic scraper.
millimetres; however at least once a
year. A good time for defrosting is when
the appliance is empty or contains only
little food.
Warning!
Do not use electrical heating ap-
pliances or any other mechanical
or artificial devices to speed up
the defrosting process, with the
exception of those recommended
in these operating instructions.
Do not use defrosting sprays, they
can be hazardous to your health and/
or contain substances that damage
plastics.
Caution!
Do not touch frozen food with
wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and cause skin
abrasions.