Drain Maintenance - Thermo Scientific XBF40-MD Series Installation, Operation And Service Manual

Maintenance

8.5 Drain Maintenance

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6. Dispose of any pieces of ice and wipe out any water standing in the
bottom of the cabinet and on the inner doors.
7. Close all the doors and restart the freezer.
CAUTION: When defrosting your freezer, never use sharp or heavy tools
such as chisels or scrapers. Damage to the equipment can result. Let the ice
melt enough so that it can be easily removed. Wear protective gloves when
cleaning the interior.
If there is freezer odor, wash the interior with a solution of baking soda and
warm water. Clean the exterior with any common household cleaning
solution.
It is normal for water to collect at the bottom of the cabinet after a defrost
cycle. When the water rises above the drain level, the water drains either to a
heated condensate pan or to an external drain line if one is installed (refer to
Section 6.5 ).
After a defrost cycle you may remove excess water using paper towels and, if
desired, disinfectant.
Do not allow solid material to enter the drain, as this will clog the drain line.
To help keep the drain line clean, 0.5L of a 10% bleach solution should be
poured down the drain every 3 months.
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