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E. Defrost
DANGER
Risk of Fire or Explosion Flammable Refrigerant Used
• Do not use mechanical devices to defrost.
• Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of
refrigerant tubing; follow handling instructions carefully.
Risque De Feu Ou D'Explosion Le Frigorigène Est Inflammable
• Ne pas utiliser d'appareils mécaniques pour dégivrer le réfrigérateur.
• Ne pas perforer la tubulure contenant le frigorigène. Risque de feu ou d'explosion si la
tubulure contenant le frigorigène est perforée; suivre les instructions de manutention
avec soin.
1. Automatic Defrost
Defrost is a time/temperature-initiated, temperature terminated heated defrost.
• Defrost Initiation: When the appliance is plugged in, the 6 hr. defrost timer starts.
Once the 6 hr. defrost timer terminates, the control module checks the defrost
thermistor for defrost initiation temperature of 40°F (4.5°C) or below. If defrost
thermistor is at or below 40°F (4.5°C), defrost initiates. If the defrost thermistor is
not at or below 40°F (4.5°C), the control module continues in the cooling mode until
the termination of the next 6 hr. defrost timer.
The minimum defrost time is 5 min.
The maximum defrost time is 1 hr.
• Defrost Termination: When the defrost thermistor warms to 41°F (5°C), defrost
terminates and 6 hr. defrost timer resets.
• The compressor energizes 1-min. after defrost heater de-energizes (drip time)
and the evaporator fan motor(s) energize 2 min. after the compressor energizes.
Note that the 2 min. evaporator fan motor delay time is a maximum; if the defrost
thermistor cools to 36°F (2.2°C) before the 2 min. evaporator fan motor delay timer
terminates, the evaporator fan motor(s) will energize.
• During defrost dEF is displayed. dEF is displayed another 15 min. after defrost
terminates. Once the 15 min. dEF display timer terminates, cabinet temperature
returns to display.
2. Manual Defrost
To initiate a manual defrost, press the manual defrost button.
