Freezing Fresh Food; Defrosting; Refrigerator Defrost Process; Freezer Defrost Process - Proline PCI300G-E Guide D'utilisation

Freezing fresh food

• Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic
conditions, as freezing alone does not sterilise the food. Never put hot or even warm
foodstuffs into the freezer. Prior to storing the food, pack it in plastic bags, aluminium
foil or freezer containers and place into the freezer without putting them in contact
with food that has already been frozen. See the technical data sheet at the rear of
this booklet for the maximum permissible amount in kilograms of fresh food that
can be frozen in any 24 hour period with a room temperature of 25°C Never freeze
more than the maximum permissible.

DEFROSTING

PART 4.

Refrigerator defrost process

• The refrigerator defrosting process is carried out automatically every time the
compressor stops.
• The defrost water drains from the cabinet into a tray placed on the top of the
compressor to the rear of the unit where it evaporates. Make sure the drain hole on
the ridge at the back of the refrigerator compartment is kept clear, see the diagram
below.
Reffigerator compartment

Freezer defrost process

• Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the length
of time during which the door is left open or the amount of moisture introduced. It is
essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at places where it will affect
the close fitting of the door seal. This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, thus
encouraging continuous running of the compressor. Thin frost formation is quite
soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper.
• Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process. Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor.
• For the removal of thin frost it is not necessary to switch off the appliance.
• For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance from the mains supply
and empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of
paper to keep them cold.
• Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the freezer is nearly empty, and it
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