Appliance Start-Up; Routine Maintenance; Operation - Kelvinator KCBM23FS Installation Instructions Manual

the electrical requirement onthe nameplate. Please
makesurethatyourunithasitsowndedicated
outlet.Donotuseanextension cord.
Thetemperature controls arepreset a tthefactory
to maintain anaverage t emperature of 38Fin
refrigerators. Tomaintain a differenttemperature,
simply adjustthe controlknoblocated insidethe
unit.Temperature r anges from7 (coldest) t o 1
(warmest). Setting thetemperature control t o the
coldest s ettingmaycause the evaporator coilto
freeze andiceup.Thiswill eventually make the
cabinet b ecome warm,whichis not recommended.
Appliance Start-up
Once the appliance has been located in its
permanent location and the proper power and
grounding has been provided, the following items
must be checked or completed:
after the first defrost cycle.
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning
the Interior
Be sure to turn the temperature control to "OFF"
and unplug the electrical cord. Wash the inside
surface of the storage area with warm water and
baking soda solution (about one tablespoon of
baking soda per quart of warm water). Rinse
thoroughly with clean, warm water and wipe dry.
Cleaning the Exterior
Wipe the cabinet exterior occasionally with a cloth
dampened in mild detergent and water. Rinse and
wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use razor blades
or other sharp instruments that can scratch the
appliance surface when removing adhesive labels.
Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent or touch
the residue with the sticky side of tape already
removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.
Cool Down Period
For safe food storage, allow 24 hours for the
appliance to cool down completely before loading
with food. The appliance will run continuously for
the first several hours. Do not place any food in the
appliance until after the first 24 hours of operation.
Thermostat Setting
The appliance is shipped from the factory with the
thermostat set at about the midpoint of the
operating range. Adjustments colder or warmer can
be made after the appliance has been running for at
least 8 hours. Allow at least 8 hours for temperature
stabilization before readjusting the thermostat.
Condensate Pan
Some models have a condensate pan in a fixed
position located behind the toe grill. This must not
be removed from under the cabinet. If the pan is
removed, condensate will drop onto the floor.
POWER FAILURE
DO NOT open the appliance lid unnecessarily if the
appliance is off for several hours. If a power failure
occurs, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into
the appliance every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow
Pages under "Dry Ice", "Dairies", or "Ice Cream
Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always
wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.
Defrost Setting
The appliance is designed to defrost automatically
every 12 hours. To set the time of defrost, wait until
the desired time to defrost. With the notch on the
timer knob aligned with the line on the bracket (Fig.
A), turn the defrost timer knob clockwise slowly.
The timer will click several times, then once loudly,
at which point the defrost cycle begins. The timer
knob will advance through the defrost cycle, then
click loudly at the end of the cycle (Fig. B). The
appliance will defrost automatically every 12 hours
Operation
Run the unit for at least 24 hours before
loading.
When loading the unit:
• Be careful not to block the air duct located
at the back and the fan on the ceiling of the
unit with contents.
• Blocking the air flow may cause decrease in
performance.