ADA15IM
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ADA SERIES
Maintenance
Proper maintenance of your U-Line product will ensure
efficiency, top performance and long life. The
maintenance intervals listed are based on normal
conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you
have pets or other special considerations.
Defrosting
Manual Defrost Models - Every Two Months
(Minimum)
WARNING
DO NOT use any type of electrical heating device,
ice pick, knife or other sharp instrument to
defrost; this could damage the inner lining or
refrigeration system and void the warranty.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The drain pan was not designed to capture the
water created when manually defrosting. To
prevent water from overflowing the drain pan,
place towels or other absorbent materials on the
bottom of the unit (Figure 4, 1), before defrosting.
Figure 4
To defrost:
1. Turn unit off.
2. Remove ice bucket and discard ice.
3. Place a towel or other absorbent material on bottom of
unit
.
4. If you would like, place warm water inside ice bucket.
Then place ice bucket back into unit and close door.
5. After approximately one hour, remove ice bucket and
discard water.
6. Allow the frost to completely melt naturally. Clean the
interior and ice bucket using a mild non-abrasive
detergent and warm water solution applied with a soft
sponge or non-abrasive cloth.
NOTE: DO NOT
use any
solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. They will discolor or
damage the interior.
7. Dampen a soft sponge or non-abrasive cloth in clean
water and wipe down the cabinet interior and ice
bucket to remove any detergent residue. Rinse the
sponge or cloth in clean water and repeat as necessary
until the cabinet and ice bucket are clean.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
DO NOT place ice bucket in dishwasher. Dishwasher
will warp/discolor ice bucket and render it useless.
8. When the interior is dry, turn unit back on.
NOTE:
To safeguard against contaminants in ice,
discard first three batches of ice made after defrosting
unit.
