De Dietrich DRS604MU [19/24] Defrosting the appliance

DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

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AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING

DEFROSTING A CONVENTIONAL FREEZER

• Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost or ice has built up.

• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze function to additionally cool the

food (see section »Freezing Process«).

After this period, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting.

• Switch o the appliance (see chapter Switching the appliance on/o ) and unplug the

power cord.

• Do not use any defrosting sprays as they may melt the plastic parts or harm your health.

• Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, because you may

damage a pipe of the cooling system.

• To speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot water on the glass shelf.

• Clean and dry the appliance interior (see Cleaning the Appliance).

Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed

automatically.

Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. The droplets are

collected in a groove/gutter, drained trough a hole, and discharged into a tray in the

bottom of the appliance base.

If an excessive layer of ice is formed on the rear wall of refrigerator interior (3-5 mm),

switch off the appliance and defrost the appliance manually.

In this case, it is also advisable to empty the condensate tray on the bottom of the

appliance.

- Remove the cabinet kickplate.

- Reach into the openings on the

switchboard and release the latch.

- Pull the plate towards you and remove it.

- Remove the condensate tray and empty

it.