AEG ARCTIS Operating Instructions Manual - Page 28

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Defrosting

Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost during operation and

when the door is open, especially on the evaporators. Remove this

white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough

scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for

this purpose.

The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white

frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case.

A convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is

empty, or only minimally loaded.

Warning!

• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or

artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the excep-

tion of those recommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endange-

ring and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.

1. If large quantities of frozen goods are in storage, press the

FROSTMATIC button about 12 hours prior to defrosting, so that the

frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve.

Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze

to the goods.

2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover

them and store them in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator.

3. Switch appliance off and remove plug from the mains, or switch off or

turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

4. Remove all drawers except for the one at the bottom. The bottom

drawer serves as a practical water collecting vessel.

Tip: In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot

water in the appliance and close the door. Remove pieces of ice that

break away before defrosting is complete.

5. After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior

accessories (see section: "Cleaning and Maintenance").