Cleaning and maintenance
Turn off refrigerator and remove foods, shelves, trays, etc.
Wash interior liner with a solution of warm water and two tablespoons baking soda per quart water. Then rinse and wipe. Do not use soaps, detergents, scouring powder, spray cleaners or the like for liner - it may cause odors in refrigerator compartment.
Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and shelves in a mild detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth.
Wipe exterior surface with soft cloth dampened with soapy water and then dry with soft cloth. Usual spray appliance cleaners may be used for exterior only.
Use only mild soapy water to clean door gasket.
Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzene or the like for cleaning any part of refrigerator. Boiling water and benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
Your Sanyo refrigerator does not require any maintenance.
Temperature Control
Refrigerator temperature can be regulated by adjusting the cold control. The closer to "MAX" position that the cold control knob is set by rotating it clockwise, the lower becomes refrigerator temperature.
Refrigerator temperature will vary depending on the quantity of the food stored and on the frequency with which the door is opened. Set the cold control knob at "MAX" position only when ice cubes are needed in a hurry.
This refrigerator may turn on and off more frequently than regular sized refrigerator. This is normal because of its compactness.
How to defrost
For the most efficient operation of refrigerator with the minimum electrical energy consumption, defrost freezing compartment whenever the layer of ice/frost on the wall of freezing compartment reaches a quarter inch thick.
For defrosting, remove frozen foods and/or ice cubes trays from freezing compartment and put drip tray in place. To start defrosting, simply set the cold control knob at "OFF" position. (See illustration below.)
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. In order to defrost faster, remove all foods from the refrigerator and keep the door open. Also pouring warm (not hot) water onto frosted part may reduce time consumed for defrosting.
Never use any sharp or metallic instruments to remove ice/frost from freezing compartment. A punctured evaporator will cause serious problem and void the warranty. Also do not use boiling water or defrost heater because it may damage plastic parts such as cabinet liner and it will void the warranty, too.
When defrosting is completed, remove the drip tray and dispose of water therein. Then set the cold control knob at any desired position between "MAX" and "MIN" to restart refrigeration.
Where to install refrigerator
To use your refrigerator with the best efficiency and safety, select a suitable place to install refrigerator according to the following:
1. This refrigerator is designed for free standing installation only and should not be recessed or built-in.
2. The refrigerator should be installed on a strong, level floor. If floor is not quite level, adjust the refrigerator foot.
3. Let air circulate freely around the refrigerator. Keep rear of refrigerator 4 inches (10 cm) away from wall and provide at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) space on sides and 12 inches (30 cm) space on top for proper operation.
4. Avoid any direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
5. Refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug and is grounded to eliminate electrical hazards. In order to make it effective, refrigerator must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
6. Do not use an extension cord.
Test run
Before using the refrigerator, clean it and make test run to see if the following are completed. If not, check electricity supply. When cause of trouble cannot be located, contact your Sanyo dealer.
1. Set the cold control knob at "OFF" position and then plug AC cord into an electrical outlet. Motor should not run.
2. Set the cold control knob at "MAX" position and let the refrigerator operate for 20 minutes. Freezing compartment should get slightly frosted and motor should run smoothly with a soft hum.
The rotate the cold control knob counter-clockwise toward "MIN" position; motor should turn off.
How to remove ice cubes from tray
Ice cubes tray is flexible. Twist tray to remove ice cubes.
Do not use boiling water 'or metal instrument such as knife or screwdriver to remove ice cube tray, because this may damage plastic parts or evaporator.
