It is normal for frost to collect inside the freezer. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator and freezer as necessary:
-Remove all food from the refrigerator.
-Turn the refrigerator OFF.
NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.
-Remove the drain hose from the drip cup at the rear of the refrigerator.
-Put the drain hose into a
-Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator and freezer to absorb melted frost.
!CAUTION: High temperatures can cause the inside surfaces of the refrigerator to warp or melt. Do not use pans of HOT water, a hair dryer, or any other high temperature devices to defrost the refrigerator. Do not use any hard or sharp objects to remove frost. Damage to the interior of the refrigerator can occur.
-To increase the speed of defrosting, put pans of WARM water in the refrigerator and freezer.
-Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
-Remove the drain hose from the large container and put the drain hose back into the drip cup.
-Remove the large container from the enclosure.
-Start up the refrigerator.
-Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
-Return all food to the refrigerator.
Cleaning
Interior:
A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it. Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food odors:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator.
-Wash the interior with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water.
-Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water.
-Dry with clean cloth.
-Put all food in the refrigerator.
Drip tray:
To remove and clean the drip tray:
-Remove the screws [41] from the retainers [54] on each side of the refrigerator (See Art00992).
-Remove the retainers.
-Pull the self that is in front of the drip tray forward to remove from the refrigerator
-Make sure that the drip tray is empty of water.
-Pull the drip tray out of the drain hose.
-Pull the drip tray forward to remove from the slots in the refrigerator cabinet.
-Clean the drip tray.
-Push the drip tray back into the slots in the refrigerator cabinet.
-Push the drip tray back into the drain hose.
-Put the wire shelf back in the original position.
-Install the retainers with the screws.
Metal doors:
To clean the metal doors:
-Wash the doors with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water.
-Rinse with clean water.
-Dry with clean cloth.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the metal doors.
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