Danby Designer DCR432W Manual Del Propietário página 4

Cleaning
To clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a solution
of a tablespoon of baking soda to one quarl of
water, or a mild soap suds solution, or some mild
detergent. Wash ice cube tray, drip tray, and
glide out shelves in a mild detergent solution,
then dry and wipe with a soft cloth. Clean the
outside with a soft damp cloth and some mild
detergent or appliance cleaner°
Defrosting
Barren Defrost
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This refrigerator is equipped with a "Push Button"
(semi.automatic) defrost thermostat system, To
activate the defrost cycle, simply push (in) the
red defrost button located in the center of the
control knob}diaL ( do not turn the control
knob/dial to zero =off) The del[ost cycle Is
initiated immediately.When defrosting ts complete,
the "Push Button' will release (pop-ou!)
automatically and resume normal operating
conditions at the same temperature setting.
NOTE:If the 'push Button"is aclivated (pushed4n)
acctdenta!ly, it will not be posstble to "manually"
purl-out the push button. (deactivate the defrost
cycle) You must either let the defrost cycle run it's
course Or=
"Apply (hold) a dishcloth soaked in hot water
against the thermostat capillary tine and bracket,
located on the underside of the freezer
compartment. The heat transfer lrom the dish cloth
will cause a temperature rise on the thermostat
capillary, (sensing line) causing the internal
contacts to ctose. This wilt resume normal
operating condftlons, tt may take several minutes
andler repeal applications before the push button
will release,
Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place
whenever ice build-up inside the freezer
compartment reaches 1/4" (6mm) thick_ Delrost_ng
may take a low hours, depending on the amouni
of accumulatedice and ambient indoor
temperature. To speed-up the defrosting process,
remove all frozen foods from 1he freezer section.
Leaving the door partially ajar for a "short" period of
ttme will also speed-up the process.
IMPORTANT; You must remember to close the
refrigerator door before the defrost cycle
terminates and normal operating conditions
resume automatically. The drip tray should be In
position directly below the freezer compartment to
catch evaporated water during defrosting.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Never use sharp or pointed
Instruments to de[rostfremove ice from the
evaporator/freezer compartment. The
evaporator/freezer compartment contains
refrigerated gas lines and If acctdentliy
punched!pierced,will render the refrigerator
inoperable and "void" the manufacturers warranty.
DO NO ALLOW THE REFRIGERATOR TO
CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT tS PIERCED,
After defrosting Is complete,set the control to
maximum for 2 to 3 hours before turning to the
desired position, When the relrigeralor is not to be
used for a long period of time, disconnect the
appliance from the electrical supply and leave the
door partially open This will help to reduce mold
and mildew build-up.
NOTE: Wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to
restart the refrigerator if operation has been
Interrupted
Vacation Time
For short vacation periods, leave the control
knobs at their usual settings_ During longer
absences, (a) remove all leeds, (b) disconneci
from electrlca[outtet, (c) clean the relrigerator
thoroughly, including defrost pan, (d) leave door
open to avoid possible formations of condensale,
mold or odors