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introducing additional warm product. This will minimize the temperature transient while
loading. Other tips for successful loading include:
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Leave about 2-3 inches of free space along the back and sides of the unit to allow for proper
air flow and, therefore, more even cooling of the product.
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When loading the top shelf, avoid blocking the evaporator fan and circulation grille.
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Do not overload the unit. Maximum recommended loading is approximately 75% of each
compartment’s volume. Additionally, the load should be distributed evenly from top to
bottom and side to side for best results. Do not store product below the lowest shelf.
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Minimize the time the doors are open. On top of letting the cold air out, you are also letting
warm, moist air in which can result in more condensation and/or frost in the unit.
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Always check the cycle –as indicated by the icons on the control. If you are in defrost mode,
it is best not to open the door (see detail, below).
The RFC-16A freezer has a proprietary auto-defrost feature. It initiates into a defrost cycle every
12 hours to remove frost build-up around the evaporator coil. This cycle lasts up to 15 minutes.
During this time, the compressor is turned off and defrost heaters are turned on in the
evaporator. This will cause a rise in air temperature inside the freezer, but the temperature in
the freezer compartment will not rise above -15, as the conditioned plenum is almost
completely thermally separated from the storage area.
It is best to avoid opening the door during a defrost cycle.
You will know that a defrost cycle is underway when the symbol is illuminated on the digital
controller.
Remember that the units are calibrated to the desired temperature at the factory where
extensive testing employed to ensure that these temperatures will result in product
