HOW TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN YOUR FREEZER
We suggest you defrost your freezer once ice build up reaches about 3 mm in thickness. 1. 24 hours prior to defrosting, set the thermostat control knob to position 6 so that food can reach the coldest temperature. 2. Remove food from the freezer, wrap them into several layers of newspaper and put them into the refrigerator or in a cold place. 3. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. 4. Leave the freezer door open. X. Place a basin under the defrost drain to 5 collect the defrost water. 6. When the ice starts to melt, you can accelerate defrosting by scraping the inner walls with the plastic scraper supplied with the freezer. Do not use sharp or cutting instruments to scrape the ice off. Any damage caused to the appliance, is not covered by the guarantee. 7. Clean the inside of the freezer with a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and vinegar. Do not use abrasives, detergents or soaps. 8. Rinse and dry carefully. 9. Reconnect the appliance to the mains. 10. Operate the freezer for 2 to 3 hours prior to loading food and leave the thermostat control knob to position 6. 11. After 24 hours, set the thermostat control knob to its usual operating position 3. x Clean the inside when defrosting. x Clean the outside with a soft cloth dampened in water. x Periodically clean the condenser (radiator) situated at the rear of the freezer and the plinth with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. For prolonged absences 1. Empty all items from the freezer. 2. Disconnect it from the mains. 3. Defrost and clean the inside. 4. Leave the door open to prevent any bad odour.
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Condensation
If the freezer is installed in humid or badly ventilated rooms (cellar, garage) under particular humidity conditions (higher than 85%) there may be some condensation forming on the appliance walls. In extreme cases, you may notice water droplets. This phenomena does not affect the operation and the performance of the appliance.
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Power failure
If it is expected to last more than 12 hours: leave the food in the freezer and keep the door shut. If it lasts more than 12 hours and any food start to thaw, try to use it as soon as possible or cook and refreeze it.
