Norcold 2118X Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
for the 2118X series of RV Refrigerators
The letter “X”, in the model numbers above, stands for letters or numerals which means a
refrigerator option.
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WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If you smell gas:
1. Open Windows
2. Do not attempt to light appliance.
3. Do not touch electrical switches.
4. Extinguish any open ame
5. Shut off fuel supply.
6. Evacuate immediately and call emergency services.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in re or explosion, which could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance
or additional information, contact a qualied installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquid in the
NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
English
Norcold Customer Support Dept.
Telephone: 800-543-1219
Fax: 734-769-2332
Web Site: www.norcold.com
Part No. 636900A (08/22/2014)
Table of Contents
For dened warranty terms, please see the one page warranty statement included in the product information packet.
Safety Awareness ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
About Your Refrigerator ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Storage volume .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Leveling ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Operation during travel ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Food compartment ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Freezer compartment ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Door handles ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Moveable door seal .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Crispers and beverage bin ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Door bins .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Door alarm ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Interior light........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Moisture reduction heaters ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Temperature Control System................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Backup operating system ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Temperature switch monitor ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Operating the Refrigerator Controls ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Control panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Automatic mode operation ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Removing air from the propane gas supply lines ............................................................................................................................... 10
Set the controls to manual mode operation .................................................................................................................................11
Effects of High Altitude on Propane Gas Operation ...................................................................................................................................11
Effects of Freezing Temperatures on Refrigerator Operation .....................................................................................................................11
Ice Maker ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Ice Maker Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Refrigerator Care Checklist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Defrosting .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Interior ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Metal doors ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Door Sealing .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Refrigerator Storage .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Ice Maker Storage ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Refrigerator Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Gas ame appearance ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Remove and clean the burner orice ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Remove the Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Reinstall the Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Fault Codes ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Wiring Diagram and Pictorial ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Ice Maker Wiring Diagram and Pictorial .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Wiring Diagram and Pictorial - Low Ambient Heater ................................................................................................................................. 23
Safety Awareness
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before you use the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal word follows
the safety alert symbol and identies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to fully know their
meanings. They are for your safety.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or much
property damage.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
Safety Instructions
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WARNING
- The storage of ammable materials behind or around the refrigerator creates a re hazard. Do not use the area
behind the refrigerator to store anything, especially ammable materials (gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Do not remove the round ground prong from the AC power cord of the refrigerator or the ice maker (optional). Do not
use a two prong adapter or an extension cord with either AC power cord.
- A circuit overload can result in an electrical re if the wires and/or fuses are not the correct size. Use only the wire
and fuse sizes as writtten in the “Installation Manual”.
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, change to, or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury, property
damage, or both. Have service and maintenance work done by your dealer or by an Norcold authorized service
center.
- Disconnect both the AC and DC power sources before doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator. All service
work on this refrigerator must be done by a qualied service technician.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
- When you discard an appliance, remove all doors to prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or the refrigerator components. Many liquids are electrically
conductive and can cause a shock hazard, electrical shorts, and in some cases re.
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do not try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling system. The
cooling system contains sodium chromate. The breathing of certain chromium compounds can cause cancer. The
cooling system contents can cause severe skin and eye burns, and can ignite and burn with an intense ame. Do not
bend, drop, weld, move, drill, puncture, or hit the cooling system.
- At regular intervals, make sure that the refrigerator ue, the burner, the vent areas, and the ventilation air pathway
between the vents are completely free from any ammable material or blockage. After a period of storage, it is
especially important to check these areas for any ammable material or blockage caused by animals.
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CAUTION
- The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on the
refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves.
About Your Refrigerator
Storage Volume:
This refrigerator is made for storage of foods and frozen food and for making ice.
Total capacity 18.0 cubic feet
Freezer Compartment 5.8 cubic feet
Fresh Food Compartment 12.2 cubic feet
Leveling:
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CAUTION
The refrigerator is made to operate within 3° off level side-to-side and 6° off level front-to-back (as looking at
the front of the refrigerator). Operating it at more than these limits can cause damage to the cooling system
and create a risk of personal injury or property damage. Make sure the vehicle is level before you operate
the refrigerator.
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Operation during travel:
While the refrigerator should be level when the vehicle is stopped, performance
during travel is not usually effected.
Food compartment:
Start up the refrigerator (see “Operating the Refrigerator Controls”)and let it cool
for eight hours before loading with food. If the refrigerator does not start to cool
down after about two hours, contact your dealer or a Norcold authorized service
center.
For the best cooling performance:
- Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment.
- Do not cover the shelves with plastic, paper, etc.
To decrease the amount of ice that collects on the cooling ns:
- Cover all liquids and moist foods.
- Let all hot foods cool before putting them in the refrigerator.
- Do not open the door any longer than necessary.
Freezer compartment:
The freezer compartment is made to keep pre-frozen food frozen and not to quick freeze
food.
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ART 02494
Door handles:
During travel, the door latch prevents the door from opening. When closing each door, push
the door toward the refrigerator until you hear a “click” sound.
To open each door, pull the handle away from the refrigerator (See Art02494).
Movable door seal:
The movable door seal [134] is located on the left door of the fresh food
compartment (See Art0813). It provides the correct seal when both doors of
the fresh food compartment are closed. When the left door of the fresh food
compartment opens, the movable door seal moves so that it is at against
the edge of the door. To avoid possible damage to the movable door seal,
make sure that it is at against the edge of the door before you close the
door
Crispers and beverage bin:
The crispers are located at the bottom of the fresh food compartment and supply a
storage area to preserve fruit and vegetable freshness. Make sure that you always
push the crispers fully in. The crisper covers open as the crispers open and close as
the crispers close.
Each crisper also has an adjustable vent that is used to adjust the humidity inside
each crisper. Move each vent toward the right (high humidity) for most vegetables or
toward the left (low humidity) for most fruits (See Art01834).
Art01813
Art01834
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134
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ART 02498
The crispers, crisper covers, beverage bin, and beverage bin cover are
removable for cleaning.
NOTICE
Do not wash the crispers, crisper covers, beverage bin, or
beverage bin cover in a dishwasher. These parts are not
dishwasher safe.
To remove the crisper covers (See Art02498):
- With the crisper closed, lift the crisper cover[135] to the fully raised
position.
- Locate the hinge pins[71] that are part of the crisper cover rails [197].
- Push the front of one of the crisper cover rails inward toward the
crisper so you can lift that side of the crisper cover off of the hinge pin.
- Slide the opposite side of the crisper cover off of the other hinge pin.
- To reinstall the crisper covers, do this procedure in the opposite order.
To remove the crispers (See Art02499):
- Pull each crisper forward until it reaches the “stop” position.
- Lift up on the front of the crisper [a] and continue to pull the crisper out
[b].
- To reinstall the crispers, do this procedure in the opposite order.
To remove the bottom full shelf (See Art02500):
- Remove the crisper covers, the crispers, the beverage bin and the
beverage bin cover.
- Locate the two (2) screws [41] that attach the bottom full shelf [200]
(one screw is on the bottom of each side).
a
200
41
Art02500
b
ART 02499
201
- Remove and save the screws and the plastic spacers [201].
- Using both hands, slide the shelf out of the rails.
- To reinstall the bottom full shelf, do this procedure in the
opposite order.
To remove the top full shelf (See Art02495):
- Locate the screws that attach the plastic clips [202] (the
top shelf clips are located at the end of each shelf and the
lower shelf clips are located in the center of the shelf.
- Remove and save the screws and the plastic clips.
- Pul the top full shelf forward [203] to remove.
- To reinstall the top full shelf, do this procedure in the
opposite order.
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203
ART 02495
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Door bins:
You may put the small door bins [52] of the freezer and fresh food compartment in a location that best meets your needs. You must put
the large door bins in the lowest positions or else the large door bins will touch the shelves and the doors wil not close (See Art 01815).
To remove the bins, lift them over the locator and pull them forward. To install the bins, push them onto the locator.
NOTICE
Do not wash the door bins in a dishwasher. The door bins are not dishwasher safe.
Door alarm:
The refrigerator has an alarm to alert you if a fresh food compartment door is not closed. The refrigerator continues to operate, but if a
fresh food compartment door is open and the interior light remains on for two minutes:
- An audible alarm starts.
- “dr” appears in the center display.
- The interior light automatically turns off.
Close the door to silence the alarm.
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Art01815
Interior light:
The interior light is at the top of the fresh food compartment. It comes on when the
refrigerator is ON and the door is open. To replace the bulb:
1. Remove the DC power supply wires from the power board at the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Remove the cover [57] by pulling it toward the front of the refrigerator (See Art00988).
3. Remove the light bulb [58] from the holder [59].
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4. Install the replacement bulb.
5. Install the cover.
6. Connect the DC power supply wires to the power board at the rear of the refrigerator.
Use only a GE#214-2 bulb as the replacement bulb. This bulb is available
at most retail automotive parts centers.
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Art00988
Moisture reduction heaters:
The refrigerator has heaters that prevent moisture from forming on the center divider between the two doors and the perimeter of
the freezer compartment, and on the movable door seal. The heaters operate only when the refrigerator is ON and the DC power is
sufcient. The heater in the movable door seal also only operates when both doors of the fresh food compartment are closed.
Temperature control system:
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling ns. At regular intervals, the temperature control system
automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling ns. The water from the cooling ns drains into a collection cup that is attached
to the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
Backup operating system:
This refrigerator has a backup operating system. The backup operating system allows the regerator to continue to cool if the
temperature sensor of the refrigerator should fail.
If this failure occurs:
- The refrigerator automatically changes to the backup operating system.
- When you push the TEMP SET button, the temperature setting ashes in the center display for ten seconds.
- The backup operating system can overfreeze or thaw the contents of the freezer and the fresh food compartment.
- Make sure the temperatures of the freezer and the fresh food compartment are satisfactory.
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Temperature switch monitor:
The refrigerator is equipped with a temperature switch [142] for
overheating protection (See Art02496) . A Norcold authorized service
technician can determine if this switch has been triggered.
Operating the Refrigerator Controls
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ART 02496
30 31
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32
set
ART 02492
Control panel:
The refrigerator control panel (See Art02492) is between the freezer compartment and the fresh food compartment. A 12 volt DC power
supply is necessary for the control functions of the refrigerator to operate. The refrigerator receives DC power from the 12 volt system of
the vehicle; either an auxiliary battery, a converter, or the vehicle engine battery.
The POWER ON/OFF button [30] starts and shuts down the refrigerator.
- Push and release the POWER ON/OFF button [30] to turn on the refrigerator.
- Push and hold the POWER ON/OFF button [30] for one second to turn off the refrigerator.
The MODE button [31] changes the modes of operation of the refrigerator.
- Push and hold the MODE button [31] to scroll through the available operation modes of the refrigerator, one after the other (See
Art02397).
- When the desired mode indicator comes on, release the MODE button.
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- Or push and release the MODE button again and
again to change the available operation modes of the
refrigerator, one at a time.
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282
- As you change the mode, the applicable mode
indicator will come on.
set
set
- The mode indicators are (See Art02493):
- Auto mode AC electric [281].
283
284
- Auto mode gas [282].
set
set
- Manual mode AC electric [283].
- Manual mode gas [284].
- Select one of three (3) modes of operation
ART 02493
AUTO mode The refrigerator’s electronic controls automatically select the the most efcient energy source that is
available. Either the Auto mode AC indicator [281], the Auto mode gas indicator [282], comes on.
MANUAL AC mode The refrigerator cools using only AC electric power as the power source. The Manual mode AC
indicator [283] comes on.
MANUAL GAS mode The refrigerator cools using only propane gas as the power source. The Manual mode gas
indicator [284] comes on.
Select the temperature setting:
- Push and hold the TEMPERATURE SET button [32] to scroll through the temperature settings, one after the other (See Art02492).
- Or push and release the TEMPERATURE SET button again and again to change the temperature settings, one at a time.
- The temperature settings come on as numbers in the LCD.
- Select one of nine (9) temperature settings:
- The number one (1) is the warmest temperature setting.
- The number nine (9) is the coldest temperature setting.
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Automatic mode operation:
When the refrigerator is in AUTO mode, the electronic controls of the refrigerator automatically select and use the most efcient energy
source that is available for operation.
During operation, if a more efcient energy source becomes available, the electronic controls of the refrigerator automatically changes
from the current energy source to the more efcient energy source as follows:
- The rst choice of operation is AC electric mode.
- If AC electric is not available to the refrigerator, if the AC electric is outside of the permitted operating range, or if the AC heater
does not operate; the electronic controls of the refrigerator automatically change to the second choice of operation.
- The second choice of operation is gas mode.
- The refrigerator attempts to operate the propane gas burner. If unable to establish and maintain a ame, a “no” FL” fault code
shows on the LCD. Refer to “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
Removing air from the propane gas supply lines:
For safety reasons, the burner is made to ignite on propane gas within a specied amount of time. When starting the refrigerator for the
rst time, after storage, or after replacing the propane gas tank, the propane gas supply lines can have air in them. Due to the air in the
gas supply lines, the refrigerator may not ignite on propane gas within the specied amount of time.
To remove the air from the propane gas supply lines:
- Make sure that all of the gas valves are open.
- Push and release the POWER ON/OFF button [30] to turn on the refrigerator.
- Push and hold the MODE button [31] until the Manual mode gas indicator [284] is on.
- Push and release the TEMPERATURE SET button until the desired temperature setting shows.
- The refrigerator will start a 30 second trial for ignition.
- During the 30 second trial for ignition, the refrigerator controls open the gas safety valve and the igniter sparks.
- After 30 seconds, if the Manual mode gas indicator remains on, it means that the refrigerator is operating on propane gas.
- At this time, all of the air is removed from the propane gas supply lines and you may select AUTO mode of operation if
you wish.
- If the gas does not ignite within 30 seconds, the gas valve of the refrigerator will automatically close and a “no” “FL” fault code
will show in the LCD. To reset the controls, press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button for 1 second to turn the refrigerator
off, then press it again to restart the refrigerator and begin another 30 second trial for ignition.
- Depending on how much air may be in the propane gas supply lines, you may need to repeat the 30 second trial for
ignition two or three times.
- If the burner does not ignite on propane gas after two or three attempts, stop and consult your local dealer or an
authorized Norcold Service Center.
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Set the controls to manual mode operation:
- Push and release the POWER ON/OFF button [30] to turn on the refrigerator.(See Art02493)
- Push and hold the MODE button [31] until the desired Manual mode indicator comes on.
- Manual mode AC electric [283].
- Manual mode gas [284].
If the energy source is interrupted:
- A fault code shows in the LCD.
- Refer to the “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
Shut down:
- Push and hold the POWER ON/OFF button [30] for one second to turn off the refrigerator.
Effects of High Altitude on Propane Gas Operation
When you operate the refrigerator on propane gas at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level:
- You may experience reduced cooling performance of the refrigerator.
- You may experience burner outages.
To avoid these possible problems, Norcold recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 5500 feet
above sea level.
Effects of Freezing Temperatures on Refrigerator Operation
A gas absorption refrigerator is not designed to operate in freezing temperatures. If the refrigerator is not equipped for low temperature
operation, and if the cooling system of the refrigerator is exposed to temperatures of 32° F. or lower for an extended period of time,
the refrigerator operation may be disrupted. The refrigerator operation will resume when the cooling system of the refrigerator warms
sufciently.
The refrigerator is equipped for low temperature operation. The refrigerator will operate in temperatures down to 0° F with the cold
weather kit provided if connected.
Disrupted operation of the refrigerator, due to extended exposure to temperatures of 32° F. or lower, and any costs incurred to warm the
cooling system of the refrigerator are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty. Please contact your local RV dealer for information
about how to resume refrigerator operation or about how to equip your refrigerator for operation in freezing temperatures.
Do not change the installation or the venting of your refrigerator. Refrigerator failures, which are the result of changes to either the
refrigerator installation or to the venting, are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty.
NOTICE
This kit supplies DC voltage to the heater any time the ambient temperature is low enough. Extended storage during
cold weather will drain the vehicle batteries. To prevent battery drain, remove the 3 amp fuse from the low ambient
heater.
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Ice Maker
The ice maker is fully automatic and will operate in ambient temperatures as low as 0° F. To allow operation at temperatures between
0° F and 32° F., the ice maker has a heater on the solenoid water valve and on the water line between the solenoid valve and the ice
maker. At temperatures below 0° F, store the ice maker as written in the “Ice Maker Storage” section of this manual.
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CAUTION
When the freezer temperature of the refrigerator is low enough, the ice maker opens the water solenoid valve and lls the mold. The
ice maker ejects the frozen ice into a storage bin. As the storage bin lls, the ice raises the shut-off arm until it turns off the ice maker.
As you use the ice and lower the ice level in the storage bin, the shut-off arm also lowers. This turns the ice maker ON and begins the
process of making ice.
The ice maker operates on:
- Cold potable water at a pressure of 15 psi - 125 psi.
- 120 Volts AC (108 VAC min. - 132 VAC max.).
The water line heater does not protect the water supply line from the vehicle shut off valve to the solenoid
valve on the back of the refrigerator.
Ice maker operation:
1. Make sure the ice maker AC power cord is plugged into a receptacle.
2. Open the water shut off valve of the vehicle.
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3. Push the ice maker arm down to the ON position [60] (See Art01015).
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CAUTION
Make sure that the ice maker arm can move freely and does not touch the
frozen foods in the freezer.
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If you operate the refrigerator without connecting the water supply line
and/or opening the water shut off valve of the vehicle, make sure the
ice maker arm is up in the OFF position.
4. Allow the freezer to cool enough and ice production will begin to ll the storage bin [61].
NOTICE
5. To stop the ice maker, push the ice maker arm up to the OFF position [62].
New plumbing connections and/or impurities in the water supply line after
winterizing can cause the rst ice to be discolored or have an odd avor.
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Art01015
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Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months:
- Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See “Cleaning”.
- Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door Sealing“.
- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or gas control changes. If changes occur, contact your
dealer or service center.
- Make sure the gas supply is propane gas only and not butane or a butane mixture.
- When in propane gas operation, examine the appearance of the ame. See “Gas Flame Appearance”.
- Make sure the air ow in the lower intake vent, through the refrigerator coils and condenser, 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 ammable vapors and liquids.
Defrosting
The cooling ns 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.
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling ns. At regular intervals, the temperature control system
automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling ns. The water from the cooling ns drains into a collection cup that is attached to
the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the freezer. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrost the
refrigerator and freezer as necessary:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the refrigerator OFF.
NOTICE
- Remove the drain hose from the drip cup at the rear of the refrigerator.
- Put the drain hose into a half-gallon or larger container to capture water.
- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator and freezer to absorb melted frost.
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CAUTION
- To increase the speed of defrosting, put pans of WARM water in the refrigerator and freezer.
Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.
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.
- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
- Remove the drain hose from the large container and put the drain hose back into the drip cup.
- Remove the large container from the enclosure.
- Start up the refrigerator.
- Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
- Return all food to the refrigerator.
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Cleaning
Interior:
Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food odors:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
NOTICE
- 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 clean cloth.
- Put all food in the refrigerator.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator.
Metal doors:
To clean the metal doors:
- Wash the doors with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Dry with clean cloth.
NOTICE
Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the metal doors.
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