• Always make sure that you switch off the electric supply to your Fridge freezer before you start any maintenance.

    Warning: Do not use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, Etherol oil, Abrasive cleaners, or Organic Solvent such as Benzene for cleaning. They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause fire.
  • 1. A layer of frost may occur on the freezer compartment's interior walls if the freezer door is opened too frequently or kept open too long.
  • 2. Ensure the door seals are clean and not damaged. For further information, see the “Cleaning the door seals” topic.
  • 3. If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the freezer is nearly empty to defrost.
  • 4. Ensure the power has been switched Off and remove the plug from the mains socket.
  • 5.

    Remove any existing food from the appliance.

    Note: When emptying the Freezer ensure that you place the food in another freezer or in a cool place where it will not be allowed to thaw out.
  • 6. Where possible remove the Shelves, Racks and Drawers.
  • 7.

    Leave the doors open to defrost.

    Note: You can speed up the defrost process by placing containers of lukewarm water into the freezer compartment.
  • 8. Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the process.
  • 9.

    Once thoroughly defrosted, wipe down the sides, base and top of the compartments to remove any excess water.

  • 10. Clean the Appliance, Shelves, Racks and Drawers.
    Note: See the "Interior Cleaning" topic for recommended cleaning tips.
  • 11. Replace the Shelves, Racks and Drawers.
  • 12. Ensure the inside of the appliance is fully dry and any water created from melting ice is mopped up to prevent damage to the flooring before restarting.
  • 13.

    Plug the appliance into the mains power and switch on.

    Note: Only after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched on.
  • 14. Let the appliance run at least 2 hours on a colder setting before replacing the food.
    Note: Selecting the Super Cool and Super Freeze functions will quickly lower the temperature. See the "Temperature settings" topic for more information.