Hotpoint RC52P - Manual (Page 8)

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Defrosting RC32P and RC52P
WARNING! Never use electrical heaters for defrosting.
Moisture in the air and food cause an accumulation of frost inside the freezer. A thin frost layer
will not affect the performance of the freezer and can be removed with a plastic scraper.
WARNING! DO NOT use a knife or other sharp metal objects.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer is 3-4mm thick, using the following method:
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Disconnect the freezer from the power supply.
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Empty the freezer, wrap the frozen food in a blanket or
layers of paper and store in a cool area.
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Remove the partition and use it to collect the defrost water.
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Place the partition under the defrost outlet (see illustration).
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Remove the drain plug situated on the interior floor of the
freezer.
The defrost water will then be collected in the partition.
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You can place a bowl of hot water inside the freezer to
speed defrosting.
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Clean the freezer throughout when the frost has been
removed and dry thoroughly.
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Replace the drain plug and the partition.
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Reconnect to the power supply and switch ‘ON’. Switch on
the FAST Freeze
switch.
(The red warning light will illuminate until the internal temperature is below -18*C).
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Unwrap and return the frozen food to the freezer. Remember to turn off the FAST
Freeze switch when the warning light goes out.
Defrosting RC15P
Moisture in the air and food cause an accumulation of frost inside the freezer. A thin frost layer
will not affect the performance of the freezer and can be removed with a plastic scraper.
WARNING!... Never use a knife or other sharp metal objects.
Defrost the freezer when the frost formation is 3-4 mm thick, using the following method:
1. Disconnect the freezer from the power supply.
2. Empty the freezer and place the frozen food in a cool area and wrap in layers of paper
to prevent an undue rise in the temperature.
3. You can place a bowl of hot water inside the freezer to speed defrosting.
4. Clean the freezer throughout when the frost has been removed, and dry thoroughly.
5. Switch on the power supply. Switch on the FAST freeze switch. The red warning light
will illuminate until the internal temperature is below -18°C.
6. Reload the freezer with the frozen food. Remember to return the FAST freeze
switch when the alarm warning goes off.