User Manual

turn on and off as needed to keep the appliance at the proper temperature.

• For optimum temperature performance, it is recommended that this unit be at least 30% full

during use. If you are only using this unit to store small loads, we recommend adding some

water bottles or freezer packs to ensure temperature stability.

• The outside of your appliance may feel warm. This is normal. The appliance’s design and main

function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the appliance. The heat is

transferred to the room air, making the outside of the appliance feel warm. (In some models the

condenser that gets warm is just inside the side walls, making these walls warm to the touch.)

Energy-Saving Tips

• The more airflow provided around an appliance, the less energy it will use.

• If your appliance requires manual defrosting, keep ice build-up to less than 1/2".

• Keep doors open a minimum of time, and shut securely.

APPLIANCE CARE

Defrosting

CAUTION: Never use a metal object to remove ice from the rear wall. If needed, use a plastic ice

scraper.

Refrigerator models listed in this manual defrost automatically. However, freezer models require

manual defrosting. Before defrosting the unit, remove the contents of the freezer, then set the

thermostat to OFF (the compressor will stop working). Leave the door open until ice and frost are

completely melted. To speed up defrosting, you can place a container of warm water (about 125°F)

into the cabinet. Soak up the melt water with clean toweling or a sponge and be sure the interior is

dry before turning the thermostat back to its normal setting.

NOTE: It is not advisable to heat the interior of the freezer directly with hot water or a hair dryer

while defrosting since this can deform the cabinet interior.

Cleaning the Appliance

Clean your appliance about once a month. Follow the procedure below for cleaning:

1. Disconnect from power.

2. Remove any parts that can be taken out of the cabinet, such as drawers.

3. Using a clean sponge or soft cloth, hand wash, rinse and dry removable parts and interior

surfaces thoroughly. Use a mild detergent in warm water. DO NOT use abrasive or harsh

cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,

concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products. DO NOT use

harsh cleaning tools such as paper towels or scouring pads, as these can scratch or damage the

surfaces of the refrigerator.

4. For stainless steel and painted metal exterior surfaces, use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a

mild detergent in warm water. DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners containing

chlorine, as these can scratch or damage the material. Using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly.