Defrosting - Satrap oecoplan 129 GS A++ Mode D'emploi

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Defrosting

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 4 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
proceed as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall
socket or turn the thermostat knob
to the «O» setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and
put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, insert the
plastic scraper in the appropriate
seating at the bottom centre,
placing a basin underneath to
collect the defrost water;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry
the interior thoroughly and refit the
plug; keep the scraper for future
use;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to
the required setting or replace the
plug in the power socket. After
letting the appliance run for at
least half an hour, replace the
previously removed food into the
compartment.
Important
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.
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