Smeg CH500 User Manual

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The items stored and the humidity of the air 

gradually cause frost and ice to form in the 

freezer. A thin layer of frost or ice does not 

affect freezer performance, but the thicker 

the layer, the higher the energy consump-

tion. Small amounts of loose frost can be 

removed using a plastic scraper.
Never use electrical apparatus or sharp im-

plements as these may damage the inside 

of the appliance.
When the layer of frost and ice exceeds 

4-5 mm the freezer should be completely 

defrosted. It is recommended that defrost-

ing be performed when there are no or only 

a few items stored in the freezer.

Proceed as follows:

1. Press the Super Freeze button 4-5 

hours before defrosting. This lowers the 

temperature of the items stored to ap-

prox. –25 °C, thus prolonging the length 

of time they remain frozen after having 

been removed from the freezer (see step 

3 below).

2. Disconnect the power supply.

3. Remove the items of food. Place them 

in a refrigerator or wrap them up to keep 

them as cold as possible.

4. Keep the freezer lid open.

5. Position the partition under the defrost 

water drain.

6. Place a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water 

in the freezer, close the lid and wait ap-

prox. 30 minutes before removing loose 

frost with the plastic scraper.

7. To prevent water from damaging the floor 

during defrosting, it is advisable to check 

the defrost water tray from time to time 

and to cover the floor around the defrost 

water drain to protect against ice and 

splashes. When all the frost and ice have 

melted, clean the inside of the cabinet 

using water with a mild, perfume-free de-

tergent. Dry the freezer with a soft cloth.

8. Reconnect the power supply. If many 

items are to be returned to the freezer, 

activate the Super Freeze button.

9. Return items to the freezer approx. 5 

minutes after having switched it on.

Remember to reinsert the stopper in the 

defrost water drain.

fig. 6