Owners Guide

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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE
3-1 INTRODUCTION
3-2 This chapter covers prevenve and correcve maintenance, including a recommended schedule of
maintenance and a brief trouble shoong guide.
3-3 SAFETY In working on this refrigerator, be sure to ALWAYS observe the elements of safety cited in the
general introducon, par. 1-2, and at par. 1-9. Before performing any of the following, ALWAYS be sure
that the refrigerator is unplugged from its power.
3-4 Prevenve Maintenance. The following lists periodic preventave maintenance procedures, to be
completed daily, weekly, monthly, and semi-annually to insure connuity of operaon and prompt discovery of
problems, or potenal problems.
DAILY
Check door gasket for proper seal or damage. If damaged see par. 3-10.
Check cold plate for heavy frost accumulaon. Defrost if frost is more than 1/4” thick. For defrost procedure,
see par. 3-16.
Check that the drip tray is ush against rear cabinet liner wall. If the drip tray is damaged replace it.
Check freezer door for correct operaon, sealing, and closure. If the freezer door is damaged, see par. 3-14.
Check commodies in the freezer and refrigerator secons. If necessary, change the thermostat seng (chang-
es temperatures in both compartments). If the thermostat does not work, see par. 3-11.
WEEKLY
Check the refrigerator for scratches or scrapes on outside painted surfaces. Repair with touch up paint to pre-
vent rusng. See parts list, chapter 4.
Check glass shelf and crisper tray for cracks or other damage, replace if necessary, see parts list.
MONTHLY
Check the refrigerator door gasket for accumulaon of dirt or possible damage. If dirty wipe clean with a mild
detergent. If it is damaged, see par. 3-10.
Check power cord for damage. If it is damaged see par. 3-8 or 3-9.
Check electrical plugs for damage. In case of damage see par. 3-8 or 3-9.
Check fan motor, compressor, and transformer for correct operaon. If there is damage, see par. 3-15. Check
shelves, crisper tray, liner walls, and refrigerator oor for dirt accumulaon and damage. Wipe clean with mild
detergent. In case of damage replace shelves and trays (see parts lists in chapter 4)). If liner walls or oor is
damaged, return refrigerator to depot-level repair or replacement.