Condenser Air Flow
The condenser underneath the cabinet does not rquire frequent
cleaning; however, satisfactory cooling depends on adequate
ventilation over this heat exchanger. It is recommended to annu
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ally clean the condenser by vacuuming and brushing. To access
the condenser, the unit must be pulled out from the installation,
and the lower machine compartment access cover removed.
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the condenser.
Be sure that nothing obstructs the required air flow openings
in front of the cabinet. At least once or twice a year, brush or
vacuum lint and dirt from the front grille area (see page 4).
Cabinet
The painted cabinet can be washed with either a mild soap and
water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water. NEVER use abra
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sive scouring cleaners.
Interior
Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Do NOT
use an abrasive cleaner, solvent, polish cleaner or undiluted
detergent.
Care of Unit
1. Avoid leaning on the door, you may bend the door hinges or
tip the unit.
2. Exercise caution when sweeping, vacuuming or mopping
near the front of the unit. Damage to the grille can occur.
3. Periodically clean the interior of the unit as needed.
4. Periodically check and/or clean the front grille as needed.
Replacing the light bulb. (see Figure 14)
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle.
2. Open the cabinet door.
3. Remove the 3 screws on the front face of the light lens using
a phillips screwdriver.
4. Remove the lens.
5. Unscrew the existing bulb and replace with an equivalent 15
watt, intermediate base appliance bulb. Do not replace with
a bulb higher than 15 watts.
6. Reassemble parts and plug in power cord.
To clean the light assembly, disconnect the power cord and wipe
the assembly with a mildly damp cloth. Dry the unit completely
before connecting the power cord.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS AND CARE AND CLEANING
The following suggestions will minimize the cost of
operating your refrigeration appliance.
1. Do not install your appliance next to a hot appliance, (cook
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er, dishwasher, etc.). heating air duct, or other heat sources.
2. Install product out of direct sunlight.
3. Assure the toe grille vents at front of unit beneath door is
not obstructed and kept clean to allow ventilation for the
refrigeration system to expel heat.
4. Plug your appliance into a dedicated power circuit. (Not
shared with other appliances).
5. When initially loading your new product, or whenever large
quantities of warm contents are placed within refrigerated
storage compartment, minimize door openings for the next
12 hours to allow contents to pull down to compartment
set-point temperature.
6. Maintaining a relatively full storage compartment will re
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quire less appliance run time than an empty compartment.
7. Assure door closing is not obstructed by contents stored in
your appliance.
8. Allow hot items to reach room temperature before placing
in product.
9. Minimize door openings and duration of door openings.
10. Use the warmest temperature control set-point that meets
your personal preference and provides the proper storage
for your stored contents.
11. When on vacation or away from home for extended pe-
riods, set the appliance to warmest acceptable tempera-
ture for the stored contents.
12. Set the control to the “off” position if cleaning the unit
requires the door to be open for an extended period of
time.
13. Annually clean condenser heat exchange coil located
in machine compartment underneath unit, (see “Care
and Cleaning” page 13).
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Light
bulb
Figure 14
Light lens
