Defrosting

Automatic defrosting of refrigerator section
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically. Defrost water runs through a pipe and is collected in
a tray above the compressor where the heat generated by the compressor causes it to evaporate. The
defrost water tray should be cleaned at intervals.

Defrosting the freezer The items stored and the humidity of the air gradually cause frost and ice
to form in the freezer. A thin layer of frost or ice does not affect freezer performance, but the
thicker the layer, the higher the energy consumption. Loose frost can be removed using a plastic or
wooden scraper.
Never use a knife or other sharp implement that might damage the inside of the freezer.
When the layer of frost and ice exceeds 0.5 cm, the freezer should be completely defrosted.

Proceed as follows: 
1. Press the Super Freeze button 4-5 hours before defrosting. This lowers the temperature of the
items stored to approx. -25°C, thus prolonging the length of time they remain frozen after having
been removed from the freezer (see step 4 below).
2. Switch the freezer off by turning the freezer thermostat button to 0.
3. Pull out the drain spout at the bottom of the cabinet and place a bowl under it to collect
defrost water (fig. 16). If the spout is frozen in place, lay a cloth which has been soaked in hot
water over it for a few minutes.
4. Remove the items of food. Place them in the refrigerator or wrap them in newspaper to keep them
as cold as possible.
5. Place a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water in the freezer.
6. To prevent the floor from becoming wet during defrosting, check progress from time to time and
lay towels around the bowl on the floor to protect against ice and splashes. When all the frost and
ice have melted, clean the inside of the cabinet with a mild detergent solution. Dry the freezer
with a soft cloth.
7. Restart the freezer by turning the freezer thermostat button to the required setting. If many
items are to be returned to the freezer, activate the Super Freeze button. Remember to switch Super
Freeze off again.
8. Return items to the freezer approx. 5 minutes after having switched it on.