Fisher & Paykel RF522W Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Cyclic and Compact cleaning care
Defrosting the freezer model C170T
It is recommended that a freezer be defrosted when the frost is greater than 6mm thick.
Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place food in the refrigerator
compartment or a cool environment, eg insulated picnic bin.
Switch the power off at the wall. The temperature control can remain at its normal setting.
Remove the freezer baskets or shelves for ease of cleaning.
Whilst defrosting, leave the freezer door open. If you wish to reduce the defrosting time place a
bowl of warm water in the freezer compartment and leave the door open. Keep the refrigerator
compartment door closed.
Use the scraper supplied or a plastic spatula to remove any loose ice. Do not use knives or
any other sharp instrument to remove the ice, otherwise the freezer surface may become
permanently damaged.
Ensure that the defrosting of your freezer is carried out as quickly as possible. During defrosting
a rise in temperature of frozen food above normal storage temperature can shorten the storage
life of the food.
Wipe the freezer dry. Replace the frozen food.
Switch the refrigerator on.
Defrosting models with ice boxes
The P120 is designed for short-term storage of frozen foods and ice only.
Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place in a cool environment,
eginsulated picnic bin.
Position the tray provided beneath the ice box to collect the melting ice.
Push the defrost button in the centre of the control knob and the compressor will stop. The
defrost time may be reduced by placing a bowl of warm water in the ice box and leaving the
door of the refrigerator open. Once it has reached the defrost temperature, the compressor will
start operating again.
Use the scraper supplied or a plastic spatula to remove any loose ice.
Immediately after the refrigerator has automatically restarted, empty the tray of water and ice.
Wipe the tray and ice box dry.
Replace the frozen food.