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IceCube Tray
Icecube tray is
flexible. Twist tray to remove ice cubes,
If the Ice cube tray is frozen hard to the evaporator
surface, run a little water over the tray. Never use a knife
or other metal instrument to remove ice cube tray
because this may damage the evaporator. (Fig. D)
Power Failure
Most power tallures are corrected within an hour or two
and wiil not affect your refrigerator temperatures+
However, you should minimize the number of door
openings while the power is off. During power failures
of longer duration, take steps to protect your food by
placing dry ice on top of packages.
if You Move
Remove or securely fasten down atl loose items inside
the refrigerator_ To avoid damaging the leveling legs,
turn them all the way into the base.
Cooling System
This refrigerator is inclusiveof a "frost free" type cooling
system, which means you never have to defrost the
freezer compartment Defrosting is done automatically
by means of a defrost heating element and a defrost
timer factory programmed to operate (cycle)
approximately every 8 hours, The defrost water is
routed into a defrost pan located d+rectlyabove the
compressor from where it evaporates.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the refrigerator or freezer+ always
disconnect the refrigerator from the power suppty_ To
clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a solution of a
tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water, or a
mild soap suds solution, or soma mild detergent. Wash
ice cube tray, drip tray, and glide out shelves in a mild
detergent solution, then dry and wipe with a soft cloth°
Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth and some mild
detergent or appliance cleaner.
Setting the Thermostat
The thermostat setting can be adjusted from #1
(minimum setttng) throughMaximum (coldest setting) We
recommend setting the thermostat at # 4 (medium
setting) If however you find this setting inappropriate for
your cooling requirements, adjust as needed by rotating
the thermostat dial The thermostat dial is located on the
front top section of the refrigerator compartment. The
thermostat controls temperaturefor both the freezer and
refrigerator compartments
Vacation Time
For short vacation periods, leave the control knob at the
usual setting.. During longer absences;
(a) remove all foods,
(b) disconnect from electrical outlet,
(c) clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including
defrost pan,
(d) leave door open to avoid posstble formations of
condensate, mold or odors+
Some Important Rules for the
Correct Use of the Refrigerator
• Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.
• Beverages shouldbe stored in sealed containers.
• Foods to be stored for a long time should be wrapped
in cellophane or polyethylene, or kept in glass
containers, Never place spoiled foods in the cablnet_
• Don't overload the cabinet.
• Don't open the door unless necessary
• Should lhe refrigerator be stored withoutuse for Iong
periods It is suggested, after a careful cleaning, to
leave the door ajar to allow the air to circulate inside
the cabinet tn order to avoid possible formations of
condensate, motd or odors+
Food Storage Suggestions
Fresh Food Compartment
• Never cover food compartment shetves with
aluminum foil or any other sheif coveringmaterial
which may prevent
air circulation.
• Always remove porous store wrapping paper from
meats, poultry and fish. Meats should be wrapped
tndiv}dually
and placed in a dish for storage+ Wrap fish and
poultry in foil or heavy waxed paper- Most ftsh should
be used the same day of purchase. Packaged meats
such as ham, bacon, dried beef, or frankfurter, store
best in their orlgTnalpackages.
, Allow warm foods to cool to room temperature before
pFacing them in the refrigerator.
• Always cover open dishes of food, especially
leltovers. Use Ieffovers within 2 or 3 days,
Vegetable Crisper
The tray at the bottom of the reldgarator is covered to
retain motsture_ The crisper compartment will enable you
to store vegetables and fruits which would other,vise dry/
out raptdty The humidity level inside the crisper drawer
can be controlled by adjusting the "damper" control
(white sirdar) located on the front of the drawer,