Hotpoint RCNAA53 - Manual (Page 8)

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Defrosting the appliance
The appliance should be defrosted when the
thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power
supply.
• Remove the packs of food from the appliance and
wrap them close together in newspaper and store
in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag.
• Leave the appliance lid open.
• Remove the internal defrost water drain plug
(depending on model).
• Remove the external
defrost water drain plug
(depending on model)
and reposition it as
shown in the figure.
• Place a bowl
beneath the drainage
channel to collect the
residual water. If
available, use the
divider.
• Speed up defrosting by using a spatula to detach
the ice from the appliance walls.
• Remove the ice from the bottom of the appliance.
• In order to avoid permanent damage to the
appliance interior, do not use pointed or sharp
metal instruments for removing the ice.
• Do not use abrasive products or heat up the
interior artificially.
• Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly.
• On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug.