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I. Cooling Performance
Be sure the appliance is properly installed and located for optimum cooling performance.
If cooling performance is not at its optimum level, check the following items:
• Drawers opened too often.
• Drawers left open. Close.
• Cabinet too tightly packed or air inlets/outlets blocked. Allow some space between items
to ensure good air flow.
• Warm or hot foods inside. Take them out until they cool down more.
• Ambient temperature too high. Avoid installation near high heat producing equipment or
exposure to direct sunlight.
• Not enough clearance. Ensure a minimum of 4" (11 cm) clearance between the bottom
of the cooking equipment heating element and the appliance top. Ensure cooking
equipment is set up per the cooking equipment manufacturer's setup procedure.
Ensure a minimum of 1" (25 mm) clearance at sides.
• Temperature at the appliance top too high. Ensure the temperature at the appliance top
does not exceed 180°F (82°C). For optimum performance, installation of a heat shield
(supplied by others) is recommended.
• Temperature setpoint not cold enough. Adjust to a colder setting. See "II.C.2. Adjusting
the Temperature Setpoint" for details.
• Appliance in defrost cycle. The cabinet temperature may rise temporarily during the
defrost cycle, but this will not affect the food inside.
J. Cabinet Condensation
In the event condensation develops on the cabinet exterior, check the following items:
• Drawers left open. Close.
• Ambient humidity too high. In high humidity areas it may be necessary to wipe off the
cabinet frame occasionally.
