Serviceand InstallationManual
MAINTENANCE
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The power switch must be turned OFF and the unit disconnected from the power source
whenever performing service, maintenance functions or cleaning the refrigerated area.
The interior and exterior can be cleaned using soap and warm water.If this isn'tsufficient,try ammonia and water
or a nonabrasive liquid cleaner. When cleaning the exterior, always rub with the "grain" of the stainless steel to
avoid marring the finish. Do not use an abrasivecleaner.
Cleaning the Condenser Coil
The condenser coil requires regular cleaning. Cleaning is recommended every 90 days. In some instances, you
may find that there is a large amount of debris and dust or grease accumulated prior to the 90-day time frame.
In these cases, the condenser coil should be cleaned every 30days.
If the build up on the coil consists of only light dust and debris, the condenser coil can be cleaned with a simple
brush. Heavier dust build-up may require a vacuum or even compressed air to blow through the condenser coil.
Always blow air from top to bottom and never from left to right to avoid bending the tiles of the coil and cause
air blockage.
If heavy grease is present, there are de-greasing agents available for refrigeration use and specifically for the
condenser coils. The condenser coil may require cleaning with the de-greasing agent and then blown through
with compressed air.
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 failures. Neglecting the
condenser coil cleaning procedures will void any warranties associated with the compressor or cost to replace
the compressor.
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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 maintainproperrefrigeration performance,the condenser finsmust be cleanedof dust,dirt andgrease
regularly. It is recommended that this be done at least every three months. If conditions are such that the
condenser is totallyblocked in threemonths,thefrequencyofcleaning should be increased.Cleanthecondenser
with a vacuum cleaner or stiff brush. If extremely dirty, a commercial-grade condenser cleaner may be required.
Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning
Toprevent discoloration of rust on stainless steel, several important steps need to be taken. First, we need to
understand the properties of stainless steel. Stainless steel contains 70-80% iron which will rust. It also contains
12-30% chromium which forms an invisible passive film over the steels surface which acts as a shield against
corrosion.As longastheprotectivelayer is intact,the metalis stillstainless. If thefilm is brokenor contaminated,
outside elements can begin to breakdown the steel and begin to form rust of discoloration. Proper cleaning of
stainless steel requires soft cloths or plastic scouring pads,
NEVER USE STEEL PADS, WIRE BRUSHES OR SCRAPERS!
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