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Maintenance
Defrosting the appliance
Automatic defrost of the refrigeration compartment
The refrigeration compartment defrosts automatically from time to time.
Defrosting a conventional freezer (PCS25178L)
• Defrost a conventional freezer once a layer of about 2 to 3 millimetres of frost or ice has formed
on the inside.
INFORMATION!
24 hours before defrosting, activate the intensive cooling/freezing function to additionally cool
the food.
After this period, remove the food in the freezer and protect it so that it cannot partially or completely
thaw.
• Switch off the appliance (see chapter 'Operating the appliance') and unplug the power cord.
WARNING!
Do not use any defrosting sprays as they may melt the plastic parts or harm your health.
WARNING!
Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, because you may damage a
pipe of the cooling system.
• Clean and dry the appliance interior (see chapter 'Cleaning the Appliance').
Defrosting a NoFrost freezer (PCD25178N, PCD26178N)
The NoFrost freezer defrosts automatically. Any frost deposits will then disappear.
Any ice or frost deposits that nevertheless form in the freezer compartment can be caused by unusual
use of the appliance (opening the door too often and too long or poorly sealing door, etc.). The freezer
will then need to be defrosted manually.
WARNING!
Switch off the appliance in the event of extreme ice formation. Remove the food in the freezer
and protect it so that it cannot partially or completely thaw. Clean and dry the interior of the
freezer. Switch on the appliance and adjust the temperature to the required setting before you
put the food back into the freezer.
WARNING!
Do not use any defrosting sprays as they may melt the plastic parts or harm your health.
WARNING!
Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, because you may damage a
pipe of the cooling system.
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