Defrosting The Freezer - Electrolux GT316 Notice D'utilisation

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9.3 Defrosting the freezer

CAUTION!
Do not use a mechanical or
electrical device to speed up
the thawing process. Do not
use any artificial means.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 4-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
3. Remove the drain plug from the
inside of the appliance.
4. Leave the lid open.
5. Place a tray beneath the outer drain
plug.
6. Pull out the outer drain plug.
7. Rotate the drain plug 180 degrees to
let the drain water flow into the tray.
Make sure the water does
not spill out of the tray.
8. Clean the interior and dry it
thoroughly.
9. Switch on the appliance.
10. Set the temperature to higher setting
and close the lid. Wait two or three
hours before you reload previously
removed food into the appliance.
11. Set the temperature to the desired
setting.