Gorenje FH451CW [21/28] Defrosting the appliance

DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

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Defrost the appliance once or twice a year, or more often if it is opened more

frequently. In some places, especially around the outlet valve, a thicker layer of

frost or ice can accumulate. This is normal and it is a result of ingress of humid

air. Occasionally scrape the frost with the supplied scraper.

• Approximately 24 hours before defrosting, rotate the »A« knob to the intensive

freezing position (signal light »B« will light up), to cool the food to a very low

temperature.

• Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet/socket.

• Empty the appliance and protect the food from defrosting.

Removing frost by thawing

If the frost layer is too thick to be scraped off, it has to be at least partially

melted.

• Remove the plug (1) on the front side of the freezer.

• Place a container into which the water from the defrosting process will be

drained.

• Remove the plug (2) on the bottom of the freezer.

• Leave the freezer lid open to speed up the defrosting process. Use a cloth to

wipe the inside of the appliance; then, replace the two plugs.

• Do not use any defrosting sprays as they may damage the plastic parts or

harm your health. Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet/socket before

cleaning!