Compact Refrigerators and Freezers Service and Installation Manual
Maintenance Continued
If your freezer seems to vibrate excessively when the compressor is running, loosen (but do not remove) the bolts on the compressor. Semi hermetic models should be loosened before operating.
BASIC MAINTENANCE
Gasket Maintenance
Gaskets require regular cleaning to prevent mold and mildew build up and also to keep the elasticity of the gasket. Gasket cleaning can be done with the use of warm soapy water. Avoid full strength cleaning products on gaskets as this can cause them to become brittle and prevent proper seals. Also, never use sharp tools or knives to scrape or clean the gasket which could possibly tear the gasket and rip the bellows.
Gaskets can easily be replaced and do not require the use of tools or authorized service persons. The gaskets are “Dart” style and can be pulled out of the grove in the door and new gaskets can be “pressed” back into place.
Doors/Hinges
Over time and with heavy use doors the hinges may become loose. If it is noticed that the door is beginning to sag, it may become necessary to tighten the screws that mount the hinge brackets to the frame of the unit. If the doors are loose or sagging this can cause the hinge to pull out of the frame which may damage both the doors and the door hinges. In some cases this can require qualified service agents or maintenance personnel.
Drain Maintenance
Each unit has a drain located inside the unit which removes the condensation from the evaporator coil and evaporates it at an external condensate evaporator pan. Each drain can become loose or disconnected from moving or bumping the drain. If you notice excessive water accumulation on the inside of the unit be sure the drain tube is connected from the evaporator housing to the condensate evaporator drain pan. If water is collected underneath the unit you may want to check the condensate evaporator drain tube to be sure it is still located inside the drain pan. The leveling of the unit is important as the units are designed to drain properly when on a level surface, if your floor is not level this can also cause drain problems. Be sure all drain lines are free of obstructions, typically food product is found blocking drain lines causing water to back up and overflow the drain pans.
Refrigeration cycle
Refrigerators: During the refrigeration cycle the evaporator fans will run continuously with the exception of door openings. The door switch will activate the lights when opened and turn power off to the evaporator fan motors.
The temperature control allows for the evaporator coil to clear after each off cycle and before the compressor runs again.
Freezers: During the refrigeration cycle the timer supplies power to the temperature control (for power to the condensing unit) and evaporator fan motors. The evaporator fans will run at any time when the compressor is running, they will also cycle off during door openings and during a defrost period. The door switch will activate the lights when opened and turn power off to the evaporator fan motors.
See Defrost Cycle
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