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Defrosting
It is recommended that your freezer be defrosted regularly, particularly if there is a signicant
build up of ice ie about 4mm or more in depth. This will happen more rapidly in times of high
humidity, if the door has been opened frequently or left open for a long time, if the freezer is
overstocked or the ambient temperature is high or low.
The formation of some frost is perfectly normal and part of normal operation of the
freezer
LABCOLD SPARKFREE FREEZERS DO NOT DEFROST AUTOMATICALLY
To defrost your freezer you should:
• Remove all the contents to a safe place and unplug or disconnect the freezer from the
electricity supply
• Leave the unit unplugged with the door open at room temperature until all the ice is
melted
• Collect water in tray or with towel
• Do not use a sharp implement to remove any ice, as this will damage the inside of the
freezer
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means to speed up the defrosting process
• Dry thoroughly and remove any surplus water before returning to use
• Leave cooling and wait for the temperature to return to the set point and the unit to be
maintaining the correct temperature before re-stocking the freezer
WARNING
Do not use mechanical or other means to accelerate the defrosting process