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periods of time and works best when the food is already frozen.
Be 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 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 “0” position.
Remove frozen or perishable foods from the appliance and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
During the defrost cycle, the ice melts into the water collection tray.
To remove the water, either remove the water collection tray and/or place a collection container
under the tray.
Dry the water collection tray and place back under the appliance 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.
Cleaning Your Unit
Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the unit, and remove the food, shelves, and trays.
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 shelves and trays 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.
CAUTION:
Failure to unplug the unit could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
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 coils and will void
the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the unit floor.
Remove the frozen food from the chiller compartment and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your
unit if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer
period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food.
Vacation Time
Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug
the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave
the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
