LabRepCo LABH?14?SD Owner's Manual - page 9
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Manual‐Defrost Units should be defrosted and cleaned whenever ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated
around the evaporator coils or if the unit will not maintain proper temperature. Use the procedures in
the Defrosting section at the bottom of this page
Auto Defrost units require little maintenance. They should be cleaned periodically to keep them running
efficiently. Use the cleaning agents and suggestions in this table for best results.
CLEANING
PART
CLEANING AGENTS
TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
Interior and Door
Liners
Soap and water
Baking soda and water
Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of
warm water
Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or
cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb
or any electrical parts.
Glass Doors (if
applicable)
Soap and water
Clean the glass with a mild detergent and water
on a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse with water and
wipe dry
Door Gaskets
Soap and water
Wipe gaskets and their seating surfaces with a
clean soft cloth
Shelves
Soap and water
Do not wash removable shelves in dishwasher
Exterior and
Handles
Soap and water
Non Abrasive Glass
Cleaner
Do not use commercial household cleaners,
ammonia, or alcohol to clean handles
Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles
Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth handles
DEFROSTING (LABH‐3‐RFCM, LABH‐12‐RFCM, LABH‐16‐RFCM ONLY)
It is important to defrost and clean the unit when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated around
the evaporator coils or when the unit will not maintain proper temperature. When defrosting
becomes necessary, turn the unit off by disconnecting it from the power source. DO NOT
ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT. Remove the product and leave the door open while defrosting the
evaporator. The frost should melt and drain through the drain tube to the drain pan under the
unit. Once the unit is defrosted, clean it using the cleaning suggestions in the table above.
Wipe away any excess water and return the unit to service per the Refrigeration Operation
section of this manual.