Electrolux ECM 3857 - Manual (Page 10)

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Defrosting
The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided, whenever the
thickness of frost exceeds ¼".
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the
power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner
liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is
advisable to perform this operation when the appliance is
empty.
To carry out complete defrosting:
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap in several layers of
newspaper and store in a cool place.
3. Leave the lid open.
4. Remove the plug from the drip water drain.
5. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot
(not boiling) water inside the freezer and close the lid.
6. The defrost water can be collected in a bowl, as
shown.
7. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and replace the plug on the drip water drain.
8. Turn the thermostat control back to a medium setting
and leave to run for at least 2 hours.
9. Replace the previously removed food.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten their safe storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the
evaporator as this could damage the appliance beyond
repair.