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Defrosting
Energy Saving Guide
Normal Sounds
Your kegerator may make noise during operation. Most of these sounds are normal. Hard surfaces
like the floor and walls can make sounds seem louder than they actually are.
The following describes several sounds you may hear and what may be making them:
• Rattling noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line. Items stored on top of
the kegerator can also make noises.
• The high efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
• Water running from the evaporator to the water bin may make a splashing sound.
• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your kegerator.
• You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
Excess frost may build up inside the unit during normal operation. To defrost the unit, first remove the
power plug from the wall socket, open the door, and move all of the appliance’s contents to a cool
place. Defrost the unit using the included plastic scraper, or let the temperature rise naturally until the
frost melts. Then wipe away the remaining ice and water. When you are finished defrosting the unit,
plug the kegerator back into the power supply.
• Do not open the door too often, especially when the weather is humid and hot. Once you open the
door, close it as soon as possible.
• Occasionally check that the kegerator is sufficiently ventilated. Make sure there is adequate air
circulation behind the kegerator.
• In normal temperature conditions, leave the thermostat at the middle setting.
• Before loading the kegerator with food, make sure the food is cooled to the ambient room
temperature.
• The ice and frost layer increases energy consumption. Be sure to defrost and clean the kegerator
once this layer reaches a thickness of 1/8”.
Warning:
Do not use metal or other sharp tools to remove frost.
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