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Care and Maintenance
Defrosting Your Refrigerator:
1. Defrost the unit when the frost accumulating on the evaporator reaches a
thickness of about 1/4 inch. Turn the thermostat setting to
Off
.
2. Remove frozen or perishable foods from the chiller compartment and place
them in a cooler to protect the food.
3. During the defrost cycle, the ice melts into the drip tray.
4. To remove the water, empty the drip tray. Another collection container may be
placed under the freezer compartment in the meantime.
5. Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the floor of the chiller
compartment. Never use a knife or other metal instrument to scrape ice/frost
from the evaporator.
6. Dry the water collection tray and place it back under the chiller compartment.
7. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. After defrosting, return the thermostat
dial to the desired position.
8. To defrost quickly, a container of warm water may be placed inside the chiller
compartment.
CAUTION: Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts.
In addition, using a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost may
damage the cooling system and will void the warranty. We recommend
using a plastic scraper.
Cleaning Your Refrigerator:
1.
Turn the temperature control to
Off
, unplug the unit and remove the food,
shelves and drip tray.
2.
Wash the inside surfaces with a solution of warm water and baking soda. The
solution should contain about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of
water.
3.
Wash the shelves and tray with a mild detergent solution.
4.
Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse
well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
5.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.
CAUTION: Failure to unplug the unit could result in electrical shock or personal
injury.
Power Failure:
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the
temperature of your unit if you minimize the number of times the door is opened.
If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take proper
steps to protect your food.
