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Installation Instructions
Defrosting
(on push button defrost models only)
Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes
1/4
″
thick.
To defrost:
■
Remove foods and ice trays from the refrigerator and ice tray
compartment.
■
Ensure drip tray is below ice tray compartment to collect water.
■
Push in the red “Defrost Button” located in the center of the
temperature control dial. Defrost cycle will start immediately.
NOTE:
Turning the temperature control dial to the
OFF
position
is not required.
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. When defrosting is complete,
the red “Defrost Button” will release automatically. Then the
refrigerator will resume normal operation while moving towards
the set temperature.
NOTE:
After defrosting, allow a few hours to
reach the set temperature before making any further adjustments.
To defrost faster, keep the door open. Also, pouring warm (not
hot) water on the frosted part may speed defrosting.
Do not use
boiling water—
it may damage plastic parts.
CAUTION: If you decide to “speed up” the defrost cycle by manually
removing ice, NEVER use a sharp or metallic instrument to chip away
the ice as it may damage the cooling coils.
(A punctured cooling coil
will cause serious problems and void the warranty.) Do no use any
electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator.
After defrosting:
■
After red “Defrost Button” has released, empty water from the
drip tray. Wash the tray with warm water. Dry the drip tray
completely.
■
Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp cloth.
■
Return drip tray to below ice tray compartment.
■
Return food and ice trays to the refrigerator and close the door.
IMPORTANT:
If the red “Defrost Button” is pushed accidentally,
it can not be manually released. The defrost cycle will run until
complete. To speed up the defrost cycle, remove the drip tray and
apply a warm damp cloth against the temperature sensing wire
located on the underside of the ice tray compartment. After several
minutes, the heat from the warm cloth will raise the temperature of
the thermostat, causing the defrost cycle to end and releasing the
red “Defrost Button.” The refrigerator will then resume normal
operation.
NOTE:
If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep the ice tray compartment door
from opening or closing completely. Don’t try to force it open or closed; after
defrosting, the door will open and close easily.
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Defrost push
button
Temperature
sensing wire
