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Maintenance
Cleaning
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 all-in-one stainless steel cleaner and polish monthly.
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For best results use Claire
Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner.
Comparable products are acceptable. Frequent cleaning will
remove surface contamination that could lead to rust. Some
installations may require cleaning weekly.
Do not clean with steel wool pads.
Do not use stainless steel cleaners or polishes on any glass
surfaces.
Clean any glass surfaces with a non-chlorine glass cleaner.
Do not use cleaners not specifi cally intended for stainless steel
on stainless steel surfaces (this includes glass, tile, and counter
cleaners).
If any surface discoloring or rusting appears, clean it quickly with
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Bon-Ami
or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser
Always clean with the grain. Always fi nish with Claire
Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable product to prevent further
problems.
Using abrasive pads such as ScotchBrite™ will cause the graining
in the stainless steel 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.
Integrated Models
To clean integrated panels, use household cleaner per the cabinet
manufacturer's recommendations.
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and a nonabrasive cloth.
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Stainless
INTERIOR CLEANING
Disconnect power to the unit.
Clean the interior and all removed components using a mild
nonabrasive detergent and warm solution applied with a soft
sponge or non-abrasive cloth.
Rinse the interior using a soft sponge and clean water.
Do not use any solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. These types of
cleaners may transfer taste and/or odor to the interior products and
damage or discolor the interior.
DEFROSTING
Under normal conditions this unit does not require manual
defrosting. Minor frost on the rear wall or visible through the
evaporator plate vents is normal and will melt during each cycle.
If there is excessive build-up of 1/4" (6 mm) or more, manually
defrost the unit.
Ensure the door is closing and sealing properly.
High ambient temperature and excessive humidity can also
produce frost.
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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
NOTICE
The drain pan was not designed to capture the water created
when manually defrosting. To prevent water from overfl owing
the drain pan and possibly damaging water sensitive fl ooring,
the unit must be removed from cabinetry.
To defrost:
1.
Disconnect power to the unit.
2.
Remove all products from the interior
3.
Prop the door in an open position (2 in. [50 mm] minimum).
4.
Allow the frost to melt naturally.
5.
After the frost melts completely, clean the interior and all
removed components. (See INTERIOR CLEANING).
6.
When the interior is dry, reconnect power and turn unit on.
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inner lining.
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