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Defrosting the Refrigerator

Defrosting the Refrigerator

Before defrosting the refrigerator, move food to another refrigerator, if possible, to prevent spoilage during defrosting.  To defrost the refrigerator, turn the power-selector switch off.  Fill trays or pans with hot water and place them in the freezer compartment.  After all the frost has melted, empty the drip tray from beneath the finned evaporator (if not drained to the outside) and wipe up the excess moisture with a clean cloth.  Replace the drip tray and all the food.  Turn on the refrigerator, and turn the thermostat to Max for a few hours for maximum cooling before returning it to its normal position.

 

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