AMICA GS 15424 W DE - Manual (Page 30)

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Defrosting the freezer
l It is recommended to combine defrosting the
appliance with washing it.
l Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing
areas impairs the appliance’s freezing capacity
and increases the energy consumption.
l Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a
year.
l If there is food in the freezer, set the knob to the
max. position about 4 hours before the planned
defrosting. This will ensure the possibility of
storing the food at the ambient temperature for a
longer time.
l After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in a
container, wrap it with several layers of paper, a
blanket and store it at a cool place.
l The defrosting operation should last as short as
possible. Long storage of food at the ambient
temperature shortens their shelf life.
DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains before cleaning by removing the
plug from the mains socket or switching
off the fuse. Prevent water from penetra-
ting the control panel or the light.
You must not put an electric heater,
a heating fan or a hair dryer into the
freezer by any means.
In order to defrost the freezer chamber, you must
take the following steps:
l Set the knob at ”OFF” / "0" position, take out the
plug from the mains socket.
l Open the door and remove the food from the
freezer.
l After about 0.5h, it is possible to remove the white
frost or water from the smooth wall surfaces (fig.
11).
l Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry.
l Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point
in the manual.
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