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DEFROSTING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
• For maximum energy efficiency, defrost
freezer section whenever frost accumulates
to a thickness of 1/4" or more on freezer
walls. Note that frost tends to accumulate
more during the summer months.
DANGER
- Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant tubing.
Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use metal instruments to defrost
refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
• To defrost freezer, remove food and ice cube tray from the freezer section. Turn
temperature control dial to "0" position. Defrosting may take a few hours. To
speed up defrost time, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in
the freezer.
• During the defrost, water will accumulate. Use a towel to wipe off excess
dripping water. DO NOT leave unattended.
• After defrosting, empty and wipe down the interior of the freezer. You may now
reset your refrigerator to the desired temperature and return food.
• Your freezer is equipped with an ice scraper for your convenience.
MAINTENANCE
Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture of
refrigerant tubing. To be repaired only by trained authorized service personnel.
Consult Repair Manual before attempting to service this product. All Safety
Precautions Must be followed. Component parts shall be replaced with like
components to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or
improper service.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of
the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.
• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.
