U-Line BI98 - Manual (Page 10)

10 BI95, BI98, SP18
Maintenance
Proper maintenance of your U-Line product will ensure
efficiency, top performance and long life. The
maintenance intervals listed are based on normal
conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you
have pets or other special considerations.
Defrosting
Manual Defrost Models - Every Two Months
(Minimum)
WARNING
DO NOT use any type of electrical heating device,
ice pick, knife or other sharp instrument to
defrost; this could damage the inner lining or
refrigeration system and void the warranty.
Figure 7
To defrost:
1. Turn unit off.
2. Remove ice bucket and discard ice.
3. Place a towel or other absorbent material on bottom of
unit.
4. If you would like, place warm water inside ice bucket.
Then place ice bucket back into unit and close door.
5. After approximately one hour, remove ice bucket and
discard water.
6. Allow the frost to completely melt naturally. Clean the
interior and ice bucket using a mild non-abrasive
detergent and warm water solution applied with a soft
sponge or non-abrasive cloth. NOTE: DO NOT use any
solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. They will discolor or
damage the interior.
7. Dampen a soft sponge or non-abrasive cloth in clean
water and wipe down the cabinet interior and ice
bucket to remove any detergent residue. Rinse the
sponge or cloth in clean water and repeat as necessary
until the cabinet and ice bucket are clean.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
DO NOT place ice bucket in dishwasher. Dishwasher
will warp/discolor ice bucket and render it useless.
Condenser Cleaning
Interval - Every Three Months
To maintain operational efficiency, keep the front grille
free of dust and lint, and clean the condenser every three
months. Depending on environmental conditions, more
or less frequent cleaning may be necessary.
WARNING
Disconnect electric power to the unit before
cleaning the condenser.
To remove and replace the grille for access to the
condenser fins, follow this procedure:
Figure 8
1. Disconnect electrical power to the unit.
2. With a standard blade screwdriver or 1/4" nut driver,
remove the grille screw (Figure 8, 1).
3. Remove the grille.
WARNING
DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser
fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
DO NOT use any type of cleaner on the condenser
unit.
4. Clean the condenser coil using a soft brush with a
“combing” action or vacuum cleaner. Do not touch the
condenser coil.
5. Place the two hook-hinges (located on the rear bottom
side of the grille) on the front lip of the unit base.
Swing the grille up into position, aligning the grille and
cabinet screw hole.
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