Crosley American Tribute Series Owner's Manual page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DEFROSTING
This appliance should be defrosted approximately
twice a year or when a 6 mm (1/4 inch) layer of
frost has formed.
Turn the appliance control knob to the "0" position
and unplug the power cord. Remove all contents
and leave the lid open. Follow the instructions
below:
1. The interior defrost drain is located on the inside
fl oor of the cabinet. Remove the cover from the
defrost drain. Defrosted water will fl ow into the
hole and out through the exterior defrost drain
cap.
2. The exterior defrost drain cap is located on the
front of the cabinet. Turn the cap with a coin or
fl at-bladed screwdriver and then gently pull out
until the water hole is visible.
3. Twist the exterior drain cap so that the arrow
points downward. Place a bucket or pan under
the drain cap to catch defrosted water. Check
the appliance regularly during defrosting to
ensure that the water is not overfl owing.
4. When all water has been drained, twist the
drain cap until the arrow is pointing upwards
and then push inward until it is fl ush with the
cabinet.
5. Replace the cover in the interior defrost drain.
After defrosting is complete, set the temperature
control to maximum for 2 to 3 hours before
returning to the desired temperature setting.
IMPORTANT
Never use electrical appliances during
defrosting. Do not use pointed or sharp
objects to remove frost as this can damage the
refrigerant lines. If these lines are accidentally
pierced it will render the freezer inoperable and
void the manufacturer's warranty.
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