Installation and Owner’s Manual 7Refrigerator Care ChecklistYour refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months:- Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”.- 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 thermostat changes. If changes occur, contact yourdealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center.- Make sure the air flow in the intake vent, through the refrigerator condenser and coils and out the exhaust vent is not blocked ordecreased.- Keep the condenser fins clean. Do not allow dust and dirt to collect on them.Defrosting:It is normal for frost to collect on the freezer plates of the refrigerator. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of therefrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator as necessary:- Put the thermostat in the “0 - OFF” position.- Remove all food from the refrigerator.Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to absorb the water.- Put trays of hot water in the freezer until the frost is melted.- Empty the drip tray in either of these two ways:- Pull the drip tray forward to remove it from the refrigerator.- Remove the drain plug from the drip tray and allow the water to flow into another container.- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.- If removed, put the drip tray in the refrigerator.- Put all food in the refrigerator.- Put the power switch / thermostat at the temperature setting that you wish.Cleaning:A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it.Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food odors:- Remove all food from the refrigerator.Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator.- 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 a clean cloth.- Put all food into the refrigerator.NOTICENOTICE