OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
' Temperature Control
• Your refrigerator has only one control for regulating the temperature in
the fresh food and the freezer compartments. The temperature control
is located on the upper right hand side of the fresh food section.
• The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to 3 or
the mid-position.
• The range of the temperature control is from position "1" the warmest to
"7" the coldest on Model 18EYC/EYW and from position "1" the warmest
to "8" the coldest on Model 498YCTmA^BA^SS. After 24 to 48 hours,
adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs.
The setting of "4" should be correct for home or office refrigerator use.
• To turn the refrigerator off, turn the temperature control to "0" for
18EYC/EYW or "OFF" for 498YCA^A"B/YSS.
MOTE:
♦ Turning the temperature control to "0/OFF"position stops the cooling
cycle but does not shut off the power to the refrigerator.
♦ If the unit is unplugged, lost power, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5
minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this
time delay, the refrigerator will not start.
♦ Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance.
• Water Collection Tray(See Page 16/18)can be used to improve the
cooling in the refrigerator or the freezing compartment.
■ To increase the cooling in the refrigerator compartment, remove the
collection tray.
■ To increase the cooling in the freezer compartment, leave in the
collection tray.
> Defrosting Your Refrigerator
• When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy
consumption, defrost the freezer compartment when the frost on the
freezer walls is excessive or 1/4 inch thick.
• How?
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CAUTION:
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In
addition, never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it
may damage the cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend
using the plastic scraper provide with your unit.
• Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to
protect the food.
• Turn the thermostat knob to "O/OFF". The compressor will stop running.
• During the defrost, the ice melts into the water collection tray. The water
must be removed from the water collection tray.
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