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8-5

SECTION 8

APPLIANCES & INTERIOR FEATURES

FROZEN FOOD STORAGE
COMPARTMENT

Quick frozen soft fruits and ice cream should

be placed in the coldest part of the compartment,
which is on the top freezer shelf. Frozen vegeta-
bles may be stored in any part of the compart-
ment.

This compartment is not designed for deep or

quick freezing of food. Meat or fish, whether
raw or prepared, can be stored in the frozen food
storage compartment provided they are pre-
cooled first in the refrigerator. They can be
stored about three times longer in the frozen
food compartment as compared to the fresh food
compartment. To prevent food from drying out,
keep it in covered dishes, containers, plastic
bags or wrapped in aluminum foil.

ICE MAKING

Ice cubes can be made in the ice trays placed

in the freezer compartment. The trays should be
filled with water to within 1/4” (5 mm) from the
top. For faster ice making, the trays should be
placed in direct contact with the freezer shelves.

To release the ice cubes, seize the tray with

both hands and twist the tray. Cubes not required
should be replaced in the tray. Refill the tray
with water and replace the tray on the freezer
shelf.

Ice will be made more rapidly if the thermo-

stat is set at its coldest position.

It is a good idea to do this a few hours before

the anticipated need for ice, but be sure to move
the thermostat back to normal setting, usually
about mid setting when the ice if formed. Food
in the lower compartment may be frozen if the
setting is left on “COLDEST” position.

DEFROSTING

Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main

power ON/OFF button.

Empty the refrigerator, leaving the drip tray

under the finned evaporator, and the cabinet and
freezer doors open. Defrosting time can be
reduced by filling the ice trays with hot water
and placing them on the freezer shelves.

When all the frost has melted, dry the interior

of the refrigerator and freezer with a clean cloth.

Replace all food and set the thermostat to the
COLDEST temperature setting for a few hours.
Then reset the thermostat to the desired setting,
usually at mid setting.

CLEANING

Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after

it is defrosted or put into storage. To clean the in-
terior liner of the refrigerator, use lukewarm
weak soda solution. Use only warm water to
clean the finned evaporator, ice trays and shelves.
NEVER use strong chemicals or abrasives to
clean these parts as the protective surfaces will be
damaged. It is important to always keep the re-
frigerator clean.

SHUT OFF - STORAGE PROCEDURE

Shut off the refrigerator by pressing the main

power ON/OFF button.

If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a

period of weeks, it should be emptied, defrosted,
cleaned and the doors left ajar. The ice trays
should also be dried and kept outside the cabinet.

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

(Exterior)

The exterior refrigerator compartment allows

access to the rear of the refrigerator for inspec-
tion, maintenance and service.

DO NOT use a hot air blower. Perma-
nent damage could result from warp-
ing the metal or plastic parts. DO
NOT use a knife or an ice pick, or
other sharp tools to remove frost from
the freezer shelves. They can create a
leak in the ammonia system.

DO NOT store explosive substances
in the refrigerator, such as cigarette
lighter gas, petrol, ether or the like.

CAUTION