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Using Your Ice Cube Tray
Recommended thermostat setting for ice making is position “6”.
Fill the ice cube tray (two thirds of it) with cold water or with any liquid suitable for
freezing and place the tray on the bottom of the chiller compartment to freeze properly.
Dry the tray, otherwise it may stick to the bottom of the chiller.
The best method to get ice cubes out of the tray is to hold the tray under cold tap
water for a second.
To eject the ice cubes from the tray, place over the ice bucket and twist slightly
The Chiller Compartment
This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short-term storage (3-4 days at
most) of some commercially frozen foods.
The temperature in this compartment does not get cold enough to freeze food safely for long
periods of time and works best when the food is already frozen.
By design, this chiller compartment is not a true freezer, and may not keep ice cream frozen, or
freeze items.
A colder setting may be used for these items, but other items in the refrigerator may also be
affected.
The chiller door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build up. This part is not covered
under your warranty. Be sure to defrost when the ice reaches 1/4 inch (6mm) thick.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Defrosting Your Unit
Defrost the unit when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick. Set
the thermostat dial to “OFF” position.
Remove frozen or perishable foods from the chiller compartment and place it in a cooler to
protect the food.
During the defrost cycle, the ice melts into the water drip tray.
To remove the water, either remove the water drip tray and/or place a collection container under
the tray. Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the unit floor.
Dry the water collection tray and place back under the chiller compartment. Defrosting usually
takes a few hours. After defrosting, return the thermostat dial to the desired position. To defrost
quickly remove all foods from the unit and leave the door open. Never use a knife or other metal
instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.
CAUTION:
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a
sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling system and will
void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
Cleaning Your Unit
Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the unit, and remove the food, shelf, and tray.
Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be
about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
Wash the shelf and tray with a mild detergent solution.
The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with
a clean soft cloth.
