OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Setting the Temperature Control
• Your unit has only one control for r egu lat ing the temperature in t he c ompartment. The temperature
control is located on the upper right hand side of the compartment.
• The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “6”.
• The range of the temperatu r e cont r o l is f r om pos ition " O FF ” to “6”. After 24 to 48 hours, adjust th e
temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs. The setting of “4” should be
appropriate for home or office use.
• To turn the appliance off, turn the temperature control to ”OFF”.
NOTE:
Turning the temperatur e control to “OFF” position s to p s the c ool in g c ycle but doe s not shut off the
power to the unit.
If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before
restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start.
Using Your Ice Cube Tray (Only on models RM1700W / 1701B / 1702PS)
• Recommended thermostat setting for ice making is position “6”.
• Fill the ice cube tra y (two thirds of it) with c old water or with an y liqui d suitab le
for freezing and place the tray on the bottom of the chiller compartment to
freeze properly.
• Dry the tray, otherwise it may stick to the bottom of the chiller.
• The best method to get ice c ubes out of t he tray is to hold the tray under cold
tap water for a second.
• To eject the ice cubes from the tray, place over the ice bucket and twist slightly
The Chiller Compartment (Only on Models RM1700W / 1701B / 1702PS)
• This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short-term storage (3-4 days at
most) of some commercially frozen foods.
• The temperature in this compartment does not get cold enough to freeze food safely for long
periods of time and works best when the food is already frozen.
• Be design, this chiller compartment is not a true freezer, and may not keep ice cream frozen, or
freeze items.
• A colder setting may be used for these items, but other items in the refrigerator may also be
affected.
• The chiller door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build up. This part is not covered
under your warranty. Be sure to defrost when the ice reaches 1/4 inch thick.
CARE AND MAINTENANC E
Defrosting Your Unit (Only on models RM1700W / 1701B / 1702PS)
• Defrost the unit when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick. Set
the thermostat dial to “OFF” position.
• Remove frozen or perishable foods from the chiller compartment and place it in a cooler to
protect the food.
• During the defrost cycle, the ice melts into the water drip tray.
• To remove the water, either remove the water drip tray and/or place a collection container under
the tray. Use a sponge or towel to pick up the melting ice off the unit floor.
• Dry the water collection tray and place back under the chiller compartment. Defrosting usually
takes a few hours. After defrosting, return the thermostat dial to the desired position. To defrost
quickly remove all foods from the unit and leave the door open. Never use a knife or other metal
instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.