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Defrosting-Cleaning-De-commissioning
Cleaning
The refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to prevent the formation of bad odors.
* Disconnect the power before cleaning the refrigerator.
* Do not use a hard brush, steel brush, detergent, gasoline or other solvents, hot water,
acid or alkali for cleaning.
* Wipe water drops on the surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth.
(1) Do not use excessive amounts of water for cleaning the refrigerator
(2) Use a dry cloth to clean the switch, the lamp and the temperature controller
* Always keep the rubber door seal clean
* Clean the back and sides of the refrigerator regularly.
Cessation of Operation
If the power failure lasts for an extended period, unplug the refrigerator and clean the
refrigerator as previously described.
Keep the door of refrigerator open when the power is turned off to prevent any food
remaining in the compartment from producing bad odors.
Caution: It is recommended that the refrigerator is not turned off
During Vacations
* Remove any food from refrigerator is the vacation is short. Turn the temperature selection
knob to the proper position, and make sure that the door of the refrigerator is properly
closed.
* If the vacation is long, take out the food from the refrigerator and disconnect the power.
When the frost inside melts, clean and dry the compartment.
Discarding
* Remove the door of the refrigerator when you get rid of it, in case children may get
trapped in.
Moving the refrigerator
* Unplug the refrigerator
* Remove any food
* Tightly close the door with tape
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Questions and Answers
Events below are not problems:
* The temperature of the refrigerator and the compressor will rise and the compressor will
run for comparatively longer periods when the refrigerator is first started.
* Wipe water drops on the external surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth.
* When the refrigerator is opened frequently or stay open too long in humid seasons, the
cavity will be dampened.
* A slight sound will be heard when the liquid refrigerant circulates or when the compressor
switches on and off.
* A slight sound will be heard when defrosted water drops into the evaporating dish.
* The compressor will operate for comparatively longer periods if excessive quantities of
food are stored or the ambient temperature is high.
* The evaporator will produce odors if the compartment is not cleaned.
Caution:The refrigerator should never be restarted until a period of at least five
minutes has elapsed.
Please determine the cause of the problem before making any
repairs.
Phenomena
* Bad connection to power source (plug, socket and fuse)
Refrigerator will
* The temperature knob is at the 0 position
not start.
* Low voltage
* Bulb failure
The lamp does not
* Power supply not connected
blink.
* The temperature knob is at the 0 position
* Uneven placement
Excessive noise.
* Contact between the refrigerator and a wall or other article
* First time of operation
Compressor
* Excessive food stored
operates for a long
* Frequent opening of the refrigerator door due to hot weather
period or tempera-
* The temperature controller is not set properly
ture does not
* Refrigerator is in direct sunlight, or close to a heat source
reach set point.
* Poor ventilation, or dirt on the condenser
Food dry
* Food not properly covered or sealed
* Door is not properly closed.
Thick frost on
* Frequent opening of the refrigerator door
frozen food
* Frost inside food bags is normal
* Failure to seal food properly
Strange odor
* Rotting food inside refrigerator
* Refrigerator should be cleaned. See "Cleaning"
Causes
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