Installation and Owner’s Manual 6
- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of
weather, loading, or thermostat changes. If changes occur,
contact your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service
Center.
- Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the
refrigerator condenser and coils and out the upper exhaust
vent is not blocked or decreased.
- Make sure the area behind the refrigerator is clear. Do not
use the area behind the refrigerator for storage of anything,
especially combustible materials, especially gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Defrosting:
The freezer plates of the refrigerator operate at below freezing
temperature and will naturally form frost from humidity, which is
always present in the air. The humidity inside the refrigerator
increases:
- with higher outside temperature and humidity.
- with the storage of non-sealed fresh foods or warm foods.
- with the amount of time that the door(s) are open.
- with any air leakage into the refrigerator.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the refrigerator. Excess
frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator.
Defrost the refrigerator as necessary:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the refrigerator OFF.
NOTE: Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside
the refrigerator, which falls onto the drip tray and
flows to the outside of the refrigerator through the
drain tube.
- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to help remove
the excess water.
CAUTION: High temperatures can cause the inside
surfaces of the refrigerator to warp or melt. Do not use
pans of HOT water, a hair dryer, or any other high
temperature devices to defrost the refrigerator. Do not
use any hard or sharp objects to remove frost. Damage
to the interior of the refrigerator can occur.
- To increase the speed of defrosting, put pans of WARM
water in the refrigerator.
- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
- Start up the refrigerator.
- Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
- Return all food to the refrigerator.
Cleaning:
A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it.
Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to
avoid food odors:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or
scouring pads because they can damage the
interior of the refrigerator.
- Wash the interior with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid
dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water.
- Dry with a clean cloth.
- Put all food back into the refrigerator.
To remove and clean the drip tray:
- Make sure that the drip tray is empty of water.
- Pull the drain tube plug out from the inside of the drip tray
and out of the drain hose.
- Pull the drip tray down to remove from the slots in the
refrigerator cabinet.
- Clean the drip tray.
- Put the drain tube plug down into the drip tray and push the
drip tray back into the original position.
- Push the drain hose back onto the drain tube plug.
Door sealing:
If the door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collect inside
the refrigerator. Make sure the door seals correctly:
- Close the door on a piece of paper that is about the size of
a dollar bill (See Art00980).
- Gently pull the paper.
- You should feel a slight drag between the gasket and
the cabinet.
- Do this on all four sides of the door.
- If you do not feel a slight drag on the
paper, the door is not sealing correctly.
- Have your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service
Center correct the seal of the door
