Using Your Appliance - Ice Box Models; Making Ice; De-Icing The Ice Box - Westinghouse WIM1000 User Manual

ICE BOX MODELS – WIM1000 & WIM1200
The ice box compartment is not a deep freezer and is
designed for making ice cubes . It is not recommended for
the storage of frozen food .
ice making
To make ice cubes, fill the ice tray with water and place it
in the ice box . To remove ice cubes easily, run water on the
tray before gently twisting and inverting the tray .
de-icing
The de-icing system for the fridge compartment is automatic
in models WIM1200, and vertical fridges WRM1300
and WRM2400 . The rear inside of the fridge is covered
with frost when the compressor operates and de-ices
when it stops . When the ice melts, the water evaporates
automatically . WIM1000 achieves its cooling from the
ice box .
ICE BOX MODELS

de-icing the ice box

The ice box compartment must always be de-iced when
the layer o frost reaches a thickness of about 4mm . This
compartment should be de-iced at least once a year
regardless of the thickness of the frost . Model WIM1000
has the added feature of a drip tray to collect the water .
When de-icing, a scraper or plastic utensil may be used .
Never use metal instruments or electrical appliances to de-
ice the ice box .
1 . Switch off and disconnect the appliance .
2 . Remove the plug from the drain (Model WIM1200 –
diagram below)
3 . Models WIM1200, WRM1300 and WRM2400
have an additional 'Drain Peg' supplied with this user
manual . Use the drain peg to ensure the drain hole is
not blocked before defrosting (see diagram below) . Do
not leave the drain peg in the drain hole .
4. Place a container underneath the drain hole to collect
the water .
5 . To speed up the process, you can place a bowl of hot
water inside the compartment and close the door .
6 . When de-icing is complete, clean the appliance before
restoring the power .
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