Haier HTF-219H User Manual - Defrosting

Defrosting

If the frost on the freezer walls reaches a thickness of 6mm or greater, the freezer 

requires defrosting.  It should not be necessary to defrost the freezer more than 

once every few months and the defrosting process is best carried out when the stock 

of food is at a low level.

Defrosting

Before defrosting, turn the thermostat to the lowest temperature setting  “6” for about 

four hours.  This will enable you to remove any remaining food from the freezer at its 

lowest temperature.  Food removed from the freezer should then be wrapped in 

several layers of newspaper and placed in a cold refrigerator.  Remember that any 

rise in temperature will shorten the life of the frozen food considerably. Thawed

food should not be re-frozen. 

Once all food has been removed from the freezer, disconnect the power by 

removing the plug from the power source/socket. 

To help remove the frost, use the plastic defrosting scraper provided.  DO NOT USE 

SHARP OR METALLIC INSTRUMENTS TO REMOVE THE ICE.  Defrosting usually 

takes a few hours.  To defrost faster, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm 

water inside the freezer. 

Draining the Freezer

Turn the inner plug in the bottom of the freezer compartment.  Place a tray or other 

water receptacle beneath the outer drain dial/plug (front lower left of the freezer). 

Pull the drain dial out and rotate it until the triangle points downwards.  When done, 

return the triangle to the up position, push the dial back in, and replace the plug 

inside the freezer compartment.

Cleaning and Temperature Setting

Wipe the interior of the freezer and drain hole with a cloth or clean as described in 

the ‘Care and Cleaning’ section of this manual.  Reinsert drain plug and plug the 

power cord back into the power source/socket. 

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