Zanussi ZV 40 R Instruction Booklet - Defrosting

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The freezer compartment will become progressively

covered with frost. This should be removed with the

special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thick-

ness of the frost exceeds 1/4".

During this operation it is not necessary to switch off

the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the

inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out

and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the

appliance is empty.

To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:

1. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers

of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

2. Turn the thermostat control to the «

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» setting.

3. Leave the door open.

4. Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate

seating at the base of the cabinet as shown in the

figure and place a basin underneath to collect the

defrost water.

5. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-

oughly.

Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting

between 2 and 4 and, after letting the appliance run

for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode,

replace the previously removed food into the compart-

ments.

Do not forget to release the fast freeze switch when

you replace the food in the freezer.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs 

during defrosting may shorten their 

storage life.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off 

frost from the evaporator as you could dam-

age the appliance beyond repair.

Important

In the event of a power failure causing 

the temperature within your freezer to 

rise, do not re-freeze the food without 

checking its condition. The following 

guidelines should assist you:

Ice-cream: once thawed should be

discarded.

Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be 

cooked and used up.

Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without 

danger.

Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used 

up quickly.

Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be 

refrigerated and used up.

Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen pro

viding there are still ice crystals remaining 

within them.

Small Joints: should be cooked and can 

then be re-frozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken: should also be cooked and re-

frozen as a cooked dish.

DEFROSTING

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