Installation Guide

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MAINTENANCE

Refrigerators and Freezers

The interior and exterior can be cleaned using soap and warm water. If this isn't suffi-

cient, try ammonia and water or a nonabrasive liquid cleaner. When cleaning the ex-

terior, always rub with the "grain" of the stainless steel to avoid marring the finish. Do not

use an abrasive cleaner because it will scratch the stainless steel and plastic and can

damage the breaker strips and gaskets.

Cleaning the Condenser Coil

The condenser coil requires regular cleaning, at least every 90 days. In some instances

you may find that there is a large amount of debris and dust or grease accumulated

prior to the 90 day time frame. In these cases the condenser coil should be cleaned

every 30 days. If the build up on the coil consists of only light dust and debris the con-

denser coil can be cleaned with a simple brush. Heavier dust build up may require a

vacuum or even compressed air to blow through the condenser coil. If heavy grease

is present there are de-greasing agents available for refrigeration use and specifically

for the condenser coils. The condenser coil may require a spray with the de-greasing

agent and then blown through with compressed air. Failure to maintain a clean con-

denser coil can initially cause high temperatures and excessive run times. Continuous

operation with dirty or clogged

condenser coils can result in compressor failures. Ne-

glecting the condenser coil cleaning procedures will void any warranties associated

with the compressor or cost to replace the compressor.

In order to maintain proper refrigeration performance, the condenser fins must be

cleaned of dust, dirt and grease regularly. It is recommended that this be done at least

every three months. If conditions are such that the condenser is totally blocked in three

months, the frequency of cleaning should be increased. Clean the condenser with a

vacuum cleaner or stiff brush. If extremely dirty, a commercially available condenser

cleaner may be required.

The power switch must be turned to OFF and the unit discon-

nected from the power source whenever performing service,

maintenance functions or cleaning the refrigerated area.

Never use a high pressure water wash for this cleaning proce-

dure as water can damage the electrical components located

near or at the condenser coil.

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