AEG AIK2023 User Manual

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7.5 Defrosting of the freezerCAUTION!Never use sharp metal toolsto scrape off frost from theevaporator as you coulddamage it. Do not use amechanical device or anyartificial means to speed upthe thawing process otherthan those recommended bythe manufacturer. Atemperature rise of thefrozen food packs, duringdefrosting, may shorten theirsafe storage life.About 12 hours prior todefrosting, set a lowertemperature, in order tobuild up sufficient chillreserve for the interruptionin operation.A certain amount of frost will always formon the freezer shelves and around thetop compartment.Defrost the freezer when the frost layerreaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.1. Switch off the appliance, or pull outelectrical plug from the wall socket.2. Remove any stored food, wrap it inseveral layers of newspaper and putit in a cool place.WARNING!Do not touch frozengoods with wet hands.Hands can freeze to thegoods.3. Leave the door open.In order to speed up the defrostingprocess, place a pot of warm water inthe freezer compartment. In addition,remove pieces of ice that break awaybefore defrosting is complete.4. When defrosting is completed, drythe interior thoroughly.5. Switch on the appliance.After three hours reload the previouslyremoved food into the freezercompartment.7.6 Periods of non-operationWhen the appliance is not in use for longperiods, take the following precautions:1. Disconnect the appliance fromelectricity supply.2. Remove all food.3. Defrost the appliance (if necessary).4. Clean the appliance and allaccessories.5. Leave the door/doors open toprevent unpleasant smells.CAUTION!If you want to keep theappliance switched on, asksomebody to check it oncein a while to prevent thefood inside from spoiling incase of a power failure.8. TROUBLESHOOTINGWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.8.1 What to do if...Problem Possible cause SolutionThe appliance does not op-erate.The appliance is switchedoff.Switch on the appliance.ENGLISH 61