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H. Defrost
DANGER
Risk of Fire or Explosion Flammable Refrigerant Used
• Do not use mechanical devices to defrost.
• Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of
refrigerant tubing; follow handling instructions carefully.
Risque De Feu Ou D'Explosion Le Frigorigène Est Inflammable
• Ne pas utiliser d'appareils mécaniques pour dégivrer le réfrigérateur.
• Ne pas perforer la tubulure contenant le frigorigène. Risque de feu ou d'explosion si la
tubulure contenant le frigorigène est perforée; suivre les instructions de manutention
avec soin.
1. Automatic Defrost
This appliance uses an off-cycle, time-initiated/time-terminated defrost. It defrosts once
every 6 hours for 30 minutes. During defrost, the defrost icon appears on the display.
The compressor is de-energized and the evaporator fan runs normally. The cabinet
temperature is displayed during defrost.
2. Manual Defrost
To initiate a manual defrost, press and hold the "+" button until the defrost icon appears
on the display. Defrost lasts for 30 minutes. During defrost, the defrost icon appears on
the display. The compressor is de-energized and the evaporator fan runs normally. The
cabinet temperature is displayed during defrost.
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:
• Door opened too often.
• Door left open. Close.
• Too tightly packed or cabinet air inlet/outlet blocked. Allow some space between items
to ensure good air flow.
• Ambient temperature too high. Avoid installation near high heat producing equipment or
exposure to direct sunlight.
• Temperature setpoint too high. Readjust it to a lower temperature.
• Appliance in defrost process. The cabinet temperature may rise temporarily during the
defrost cycle, but this will not affect the items inside.
J. Cabinet Condensation
In the event condensation develops on the cabinet exterior, check the following items:
• Door left open, close.
• Ambient humidity too high. In high humidity areas it may be necessary to wipe off the
cabinet frame occasionally.
