AEG S53400CSS0 User Manual

Defrosting of the refrigeratorFrost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment ev-ery time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains outthrough a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor com-pressor, where it evaporates.It is important to periodically clean the defrostwater drain hole in the middle of the refrigeratorcompartment channel to prevent the water over-flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Usethe special cleaner provided, which you will findalready inserted into the drain hole.Defrosting the freezerA certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top com-partment.Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:• pull out the plug from the wall socket or switch off the appliance• remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place• remove the freezer drawers• put insulating material around the drawers, e.g. blankets or newspapers.Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowlswith hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.• Loosen the drainage channel from its restingposition, push it in according to the illustrationand place it in the bottom freezer drawerwhere water can collect• carefully scrape off the ice when it starts tothaw. Use a wood or a plastic scraper• when all the ice has melted, clean and wipe thecabinet dry, then put the drainage channelback in place.• switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen foodstuff.It is recommended to operate the appliance at the highest position of the thermostaticcontrol for some hours so that it can reach the sufficient storing temperature as soonas possible.12 Care and cleaning