RCA RFR115-F English Manual - Page 11

English Defrosting Your Refrigerator WARNING - When being defrosted the appliance must be unplugged to avoid the risk of electrical shock. - DO NOT use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost from the refrigerator interior, as damage to refrigerant tubing may occur. Tubing damage may allow flammable refrigerant gas leakage, which can result in injury to persons. Defrosting is needed when the frost layer on the evaporator reaches 3 - 4mm. Press the defrost button in the middle of temperature control knob, the refrigerator will begin to defrost. When the defrosting has ended, the thermostat will switch on automatically, and the refrigerator will start working again. CAUTION: DO NOT use boiling water to melt frost accumulation on freezer walls, as it may damage plastic parts. Maintenance Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture of refrigerant tubing. To be repaired only by trained authorized service personnel. Consult Repair Manual before attempting to service this product. All Safety Precautions Must be followed. Component parts shall be replaced with like components to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service. 9