Saba DP265X Manuel D'utilisation page 44

Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper. Do not
use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process. Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor.
For the removal of thin frost it is not necessary to switch off the appliance.
For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and
empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to
keep them cold. Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the freezer is empty,
and it should be carried out as quickly as possible.
An increase in temperature of frozen food packages during defrosting will shorten the
storage life. Provided that the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool area, they
should keep for several hours.
Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the packages have
thawed out.
After defrosting is finished clean the inside with a solution of warm water with a little
bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the same way
and reassemble.
Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave for 2 to 3 hours on setting number
MAX before introducing the food back into the freezer and setting the thermostat to your
normal setting.
NOISE FROM YOUR APPLIANCE
You may notice some rather unusual noises. The noises are caused by circulation of
refrigerant in the cooling system. It has become more pronounced since the introduction of
CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your fridge.
PROLONGED OFF PERIODS
If the appliance is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect from the mains supply.
2. Clean and dry the inside (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
3. Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up while the
appliance is not in use.