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DEFROSTING
This refrigerator is equipped with a "Push Button"
(semi-automatic) defrost thermostat system which
means no need to unplug the refrigerator and no
need to change the temperature setting before
initiating the defrost cycle.
Push Button Defrost
Fig. A
Before starting the defrost cycle make sure;
1) The drip tray is properly positioned directly below
the freezer compartment.
2) The drip tray baffle located inside the drip tray (at
rear) is in the open position (fully extended). This
helps to direct defrost water running off the back
of the freezer compartment into the drip tray.
3) The drain cap is securely attached to the drip tray
drain (underside of the tray).
To activate the defrost cycle, simply push (in) the blue
defrost button located in the center of the control knob
(Fig. A) (there is no need to turn the control knob to 0
-- off position). The defrost cycle starts immediately
when the blue defrost button is activated (pushed-in)
The defrost water accumulates inside the drip tray.
When defrosting is complete, the blue defrost button
will release (pop-out) automatically and resume
normal operating (cooling) conditions.
To dispose of the accumulated water from the drip
tray, position the clear plastic storage bin (upper door
shelf) directly under the drip tray drain opening (See
Fig. 1 and 2) and unscrew the drain cap allowing the
water to flow into the container (See Fig. 3 and 4).
Replace the drain cap when the tray is completely
empty. Dispose of the defrost water.
NOTE: Jf the blue push button (defrost cycle) is
"accidentally" activated, it will not be possible to
"manually" pull-out the push button to stop the defrost
cycle. You must let the defrost cycle run it's course.
Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place
whenever the ice build-up (accumulation) inside the
freezer compartment reaches a thickness of 1/4"
(6mm). Defrosting may take a few hours, depending
on the amount of accumulated ice and ambient indoor
temperature. To speed-up the defrosting process,
remove all frozen foods from the freezer section.
Leaving the door partially ajar for a short period of
time will also accelerate the process.
IMPORTANT: You must remember to close the
refrigerator door before the defrost cycle terminates
and normal operating conditions resume automatically.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Never use sharp or
pointed instruments to defrost/remove ice from the
evaporator/freezer compartment. The evaporator/
freezer compartment contains refrigerated gas lines
and if punched/pierced, will render the refrigerator
inoperable and "void" the manufacturers warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: DO NOT ALLOW THE
REFRIGERATOR TO CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE
EVAPORATOR/FREEZER COMPARTMENT IS
ACCIDENTALLY PIERCED. UNPLUG THE POWER CORD
AND CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
Fig. 1
REMOVE CLEAR PLASTIC STORAGE BIN FROM DOOR
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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
PULL UP ON DRAIN CAP
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