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2. Clean the ventilation grid.
3. Carefully pull the air deflector out (C),
checking that there is no water left
from the defrosting.
4. Clean the lower part of the appliance
with a vacuum cleaner.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. The defrost water
drains out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance,
over the motor compressor, where it
evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole (F) situated under
the salad drawers to prevent the water
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.
What to do if...
Problem
The appliance does not op‐
erate.
C
B
A
Possible cause
The appliance is switched
off.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
overflowing and dripping onto the food
inside. Use the special cleaner provided
(P), which you will find already inserted
into the drain hole.
F
P
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
CAUTION! If you want to keep
the appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once in a
while to prevent the food inside
from spoiling in case of a
power failure.
Solution
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.