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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Appliance
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pon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
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Turn off the appliance first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
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Remove all contents.
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Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth soaked in lukewarm water and baking soda solution.
The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
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Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.
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The outside of the appliance should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
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Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
Vacation Time
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Turn off the appliance first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
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Remove all the contents.
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Clean the appliance.
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eave the lid open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
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se extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child’s play.
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Short vacations:
Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
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Long vacations:
If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all contents and unplug
the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door
open slightly: blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed.
Moving Your Appliance
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Turn off the appliance first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
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Remove all the contents.
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Securely tape down all loose items inside your appliance.
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Tape the doors shut.
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Be sure the appliance stays in the upright position during transportation.
Energy Saving Tips
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The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
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Let hot contents cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance
forces the compressor to run longer.
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Be sure to wrap contents properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This
cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
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Organize and label contents to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items
as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
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Before removing the inner light, turn off the appliance first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws from the clear plastic cover.
Tilt the panel towards the front of the appliance and unscrew the LED board from the black plastic spacer.
Gently unclip the power cable from the red socket insert on the LED board.
Insert the power cable into the red socket insert on the replacement LED board.
Position within the black plastic spacer.
Reassemble the LED board, spacer and cover together using the two screws.
Reposition the panel and carefully enclose the cord within the LED housing.
Reattach the clear plastic panel using two screws.
Important: The replacement of LED lamp can only be performed by an authorized technician.
Changing the Inner Light
