Hotpoint RFM18 - Manual (Page 15)

Defrosting
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Defrosting
Fridge compartment
No manual defrosting required
The fridge compartment will defrost automatically. During defrost periods water
droplets form on the interior back wall of your Fridge and refreeze afterwards.
WARNING: Ensure that stored food does not come into contact with the interior
back wall of your Fridge. Also ensure the defrost gutter drain hole is kept clear see
‘Cleaning’ in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section.
Freezer compartment
Regular use of your appliance causes ice to gradually build up on internal surfaces
increasing the running costs of your appliance. When the ice is between 3-5mm
(
1 /
4
inch) Hotpoint recommend ‘fully defrosting your freezer’.
Fully defrosting your freezer...
WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug.
1. Remove frozen food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to
keep frozen whilst the freezer defrosts.
2. Remove the storage drawers.
3. Insert the supplied defrost tube into the groove situated in the floor at the
front of the freezer. Place a container beneath the tube to collect the defrost
water.
4. As the frost begins to melt, use the supplied plastic scraper to remove frost.
Never use sharp metal tools to remove frost as they may damage your
freezer beyond repair.
5. Sponge out excess defrost water which collects at the bottom of the freezer.
NOTE : When defrosting is complete, clean the interior thoroughly
following the instructions overleaf.
6. Replace storage drawers.
7. Replace mains plug and switch on. Unwrap food and replace.
CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE