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The thermostat must be turned to OFF and the
cabinet disconnected from the power source
whenever performing service, maintenance
functions or cleaning the refrigerated area.
Never hose down interior or exterior of units with
water. This will void the warranty. Wipe interior
dry of any water accumulation.
Stainless Steel Care And Cleaning
To prevent discoloration or rust on stainless steel several
important steps need to be taken. First, the properties of
stainlesssteelneedtobeunderstood.Stainless steelcontains
70-80%ironwhichwill rust.Italso contains12-30%chromium
which forms an invisible passive lm over the steels surface
which acts as a shield against corrosion. As long as the
protective layer is intact, the metal will not corrode and is
still stainless. If the lm is broken or contaminated, outside
elements can begin to breakdown the steel and begin to
form rust or other discoloration.
NEVER USE STEEL PADS, WIRE BRUSHES OR
SCRAPERS!
Do not use an abrasive cleaner because it will scratch the
stainless steel and plastic and can damage gaskets. Proper
cleaning of stainless steel requires soft cloths or plastic
scouring pads.
Cleaning solutions need to be alkaline based or non-chloride
cleaners. Any cleaner containing chlorides will damage
the protective lm of the stainless steel. Chlorides are also
commonly found in hard water, salts and household and
industrialcleaners.Ifcleanerscontainingchloridesareused,be
suretorinserepeatedlyanddrythoroughlyuponcompletion.
Routine cleaning of the interior and exterior can be done
with soap and warm water. Extreme stains or grease should
be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner and plastic scrub
pad. When cleaning the exterior, always rub with the grain
of the stainless steel to avoid marring the nish. There are
also stainless steel cleaners available which can restore and
preserve the nish of the steels protective layer.
Early signs of stainless steel breakdown can consist of small
pits and cracks. If this has begun, clean thoroughly and start
to apply stainless steel cleaners in an attempt to restore the
passivity of the steel.
Never use an acid based cleaning solution! Many
food products have an acidic content which
can deteriorate the nish. Be sure to clean ALL
food products from any stainless steel surface.
Common items include, tomatoes, peppers and
other vegetables.
CLEANING THE CONDENSER COIL
The condenser coil requires regular cleaning every 90 days
(recommended). In some instances you may nd a large
amountofdebris anddustor greaseaccumulatedpriorto the
90 day time frame. In these cases the condenser coil should
be cleaned every 30 days.
If the build up on the coil consists of only light dust and debris
thecondensercoilcanbe cleanedwithasimplebrush.Heavier
dust build up may require a vacuum or even compressed air
to blow through the condenser coil.
Ifheavygreaseispresenttherearede-greasingagentsavailable
for refrigeration use, and specically for the condenser coils.
The condenser coil may require using a de-greasing agent
and then being blown through with compressed air. Follow
the de-greasing agent manufacturer’s instructions.
Failure to maintain a clean condenser coil can initially cause
high temperatures and excessive run times. Continuous
operation with dirty or clogged condenser coils can result in
compressor failure. Neglecting the condenser coil cleaning
procedures will void any warranties associated with the
compressor or cost to replace the compressor.
Never use a high pressure water wash for this
cleaning procedure as water can damage the
electrical components located near or at the
condenser coil.
In order to maintain proper refrigeration performance, the
condenser ns must be cleaned of dust, dirt and grease
regularly. It is recommended that this be done every three
months. If conditions are such that the condenser is totally
blockedin threemonths,the frequencyofcleaningshouldbe
increased. Clean the condenser with a vacuum cleaner or sti
brush. If extremely dirty, a commercially available condenser
cleaner may be required.
If your freezer seems to vibrate excessively when the
compressor is running, loosen (but do not remove) the bolts
onthecompressor.Semi-hermeticmodelsshouldbeloosened
before operating.
Gasket Maintenance
Gasketsrequireregularcleaningtopreventmold andmildew
buildupandalsotomaintaintheelasticityofthegasket.Gasket
cleaningcan bedonewiththeuseofwarmsoapywater.Avoid
full strength cleaning products on gaskets as this can cause
them to become brittle and prevent proper seals. Also, never
use sharp tools or knives to scrape or clean the gasket which
could possibly tear the gasket and rip the bellows.
Gaskets can easily be replaced and do not require the use of
tools or authorized service persons. The gaskets are “Dart”
Maintenance
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