DEFROSTING THE CHILLER
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The chiller compartment may not reach temperatures low enough to freeze foods. It works well
when the food is already frozen prior to storage.
It is designed for ice-making and short-term storage of some commercially frozen foods.
Place frozen food into the chiller as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on
the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.
If frost builds up to 1/8" (3.1 mm) or more, the chiller compartment should be defrosted.
Frost build-up impedes efficient operation and causes the compressor/motor to work harder to
keep the contents cold, which shortens operating life. Frost usually forms from the atmosphere
when the door is opened or from moisture content in stored food.
Defrosting is done manually.
When defrosting, make certain the refrigerator is
unplugged from the power outlet
.
To begin the defrosting operation, remove all food within the chiller section. Set the temperature
control to “0”, which will turn the compressor off. Apply a slight pressure, rotating the knob
counterclockwise.
Leave the door to the chiller compartment and refrigerator open. Allow the drip pan to collect water.
As the frost thaws, wipe up the water with a soft cloth or sponge.
To speed defrosting, you may place a bowl of warm water (122 ºF / 50 ºC) into the chiller section.
IMPORTANT:
- Never use boiling water or a hair dryer in an attempt to speed defrosting, as it can warp the
inner casing of the refrigerator and degrade the insulation.
- Never attempt to scrape the ice or frost with a tool of any sort as it can damage the inner
casing or surface of the evaporator.
After defrosting and removal of pooled water is complete, reconnect the power outlet, reset the
thermostat to operating temperature and close the door. Wait until the refrigerator is cool before
placing food within the refrigerator or chiller.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD:
During the defrosting process, the shelves should remain in the refrigerator. This deters children
from climbing into the refrigerator, becoming trapped and potentially suffocating.
