ZANKER ZKK8421 User Manual

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37Important:Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frostfrom the evaporator as you could damage it.Do not use a maechanical device or any artificialmeans to speed up the thawing process otherthan those recommended by the manufacturer.A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,during defrosting, may shorten their safe storagelife.DefrostingFrost is automatically eliminated from the evaporatorof the refrigerator compartment every time the motorcompressor stops, during normal use. The defrostwater drains out through a trough into a specialcontainer at the back of the appliance, over themotor compressor, where it evaporates.It is important to periodically clean the defrostwater drain hole in the middle of the refrigeratorcompartment channel to prevent the wateroverflowing and dripping onto the food inside.Use the special cleaner provided, which you willfind already inserted into the drain hole.The freezer compartment, however, will becomeprogressively covered with frost. This should beremoved with a plastic scraper , whenever thethickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During thisoperation it is not necessary to switch off the powersupply or to remove the foodstuffs.However, when the ice becomes very thick on theinner liner, complete defrosting should be carried outand it is advisable to carry out this operation whenthe appliance is empty.To carry out complete defrosting of the freezercompartment proceed as follows:1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn thethermostat knob to the «O» setting;2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layersof newspaper and put it in a cool place;3. leave the door open, place a basin on the topshelf of the refrigerator compartment under thedrain hole, remove the plugas shown in thefigure;4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interiorthoroughly and refit the plug;5. turn the thermostat knob back to the requiredsetting or replace the plug in the power socket.After letting the appliance run for at least half anhour, replace the previously removed food intothe compartment. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTSIf the appliance is not functioning properly, checkthat:• the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mainspower switch is on;• there is an electricity supply (find out by pluggingin another appliance);• the thermostat knob is in the correct position.• If there are water drops on the bottom of thecabinet, check that the defrost water drainopening is not obstructed (see “Defrosting”section).• If your appliance is still not working properly aftermaking the above checks, contact the nearestservice centre.To obtain fast service, it is essential that when youapply for it you specify the model and serial numberof your appliance which can be found on theguarantee certificate or on the rating plate locatedinside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.