Use and Care Manual

Defrosting Your Appliance

Defrosting the refrigerator:

• Frost may accumulate on the inner surface of the refrigerator, which will automatically defrost during the cycle

of the compressor.

• Water is channeled via the drain hole to the collection tray above the compressor where it will evaporate.

• Please ensure that the drain hole is checked and cleaned on a regular basis so that the water can exit the

storage compartment.

Defrosting the freezer:

• It is recommended that you defrost the freezer compartment when the frost on the walls is ¼ inch thick.

• Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all frozen foods and store them in a cooler.

• To make the frost easier to scrape off, keep the freezer door open for a while.

• Use the included scraper to scrape off frost and ice before it is completely defrosted, being careful not to

damage the freezer’s inner surfaces.

Freezing Fresh Food

• This freezer compartment is designed for long term storage of frozen food. Do not exceed the recommended

storage time of any food item, which varies from item to item.

• When freezing fresh food, pay careful attention to food quality, packaging, correct temperature, and sanitary

precautions.

• Packaging should be airtight, and wrapped tightly around food. Label packages with the type of food and the

date that it was frozen.

• For pre-packaged frozen foods, be sure to place them in the freezer as soon after purchase as possible, and

always follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding proper storage and storage times.

• If the freezer is overloaded, it may reduce its ability to adequately freeze food.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning your refrigerator:

• Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items including shelves.

• Wash the inside surfaces with warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2

tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.

• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts.

• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

• Do not use steel wool or a steel brush on the stainless steel. These will contaminate the stainless steel with steel

particles and rusting may occur.

• Dust the front grill and back of the unit twice yearly. Make sure the power is off before cleaning.

• It is recommended to clean the unit completely inside and out yearly to maximize the longevity of the product.

Moving your refrigerator:

• For transportation, remove food products, shelves, and any other items you may have inside the unit.

• Securely tape down all loose items inside your appliance and tape the door shut.

• Be sure the appliance stays secure in the upright position during transportation.

• Protect the outside of the appliance with a blanket or similar item.

• When moving the unit, handle it by its sides or base. Under no circumstances should the unit be lifted by

holding the edges of the top surface.