FWE R SERIES Operating Instructions Manual page 7

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING THE CONDENSER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING ANY PARTS OF THE UNIT
OR PRIOR TO ANY SERVICE.
CLEANING THE CONDENSER:
The most important thing you can do to insure a long, reliable
service life for your FWE Refrigerator or Freezer is to regularly
clean the condenser (compressor) coil. The condensing unit
requires regularly scheduled cleaning to keep the finned
condenser clean of lint and dust accumulation.
Keeping the condenser clean allows the cabinet to operate
efficiently, use less energy, and achieve top performance values.
To clean the condenser, first disconnect electrical power to the
cabinet and remove the front and/or rear louver assembly. To
remove this, remove the screws located on louver assembly.
Once the screws are removed, the panel can be removed allowing
full access to the front facing condenser. Vacuum any dirt, lint,
or dust from the finned condenser coil, the compressor and other
cooling system parts. If significant dirt is clogging the condenser
fins*, use brush or compressed air to blow this clear.
NOTE: Care should be taken not to bend any of the condenser
fins, as this will reduce performance and compressor life.
Replace louver assembly and screws which hold it in place.
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