Cleaning
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Defrosting
Automatic Defrost Models
Exterior Cleaning
Vinyl Clad (Black or White) Models:
•Clean surfaces with a mild detergent and warm water solution. Do not use
•Clean any glass surfaces with a
Stainless Models:
•Stainless door panels, handles and frames can discolor when exposed to chlorine gas, pool chemicals, saltwater or cleaners with bleach.
•Keep your stainless unit looking new by cleaning with a good quality
•Do not clean with steel wool pads.
•Do not use stainless steel cleaners polishes on any glass surfaces.
•Clean any glass surfaces with a
•Do not use cleaners not specifically intended for stainless steel on stainless surfaces (this includes glass, tile and counter cleaners).
•If any surface discoloring or rusting appears, clean it quickly with
•Using abrasive pads such as ScotchBrite™ will cause the graining in the stainless to become blurred.
•Rust not cleaned up promptly can penetrate the surface of the stainless steel and complete removal of the rust may not be possible.
Interior Cleaning
•Disconnect power to the unit.
•Clean the interior and all removed components using a mild nonabrasive detergent and warm water solution applied with a soft sponge or
•Rinse the interior using a soft sponge and clean water.
•Do not use any
Frost on the rear wall is normal and will melt during each off cycle. If there is excessive
•Ensure the door is closing and sealing properly.
•High ambient temperature and excessive humidity can also produce frost.
!CAUTION
DO NOT use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting. These instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage the cooling unit. DO NOT use any type of heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed up defrosting can cause personal injury and damage to the inner lining.
NOTICE
The drain pan was not designed to capture the water created when manually defrosting. To prevent water from overflowing the drain pan, place towels or other absorbent materials over the interior drain trough, under the evaporator (1), before defrosting.
To defrost:
1.Disconnect power to the unit.
2.For combo models remove all products from the interior.
3.Place towel or other absorbent material on bottom of ice bin. For combo models, also place in bottom of unit.
Place towels or absorbent materials over the interior drain trough
4.Prop the door in an open position (2 in. (5cm) minimum).
5.Allow the frost to melt naturally.
6.After the frost melts completely clean the interior and all removed components. (See INTERIOR CLEANING)
7.When the interior is dry, reconnect power and turn unit on.
NOTE: To safeguard against contaminates in ice, discard first three batches of ice after defrosting.
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