Operation of the Defrost System (DEFR308)

A Defrost System is used to maintain operational temperature below 5ºC. When the chamber temperature is below 4.5ºC, the defrost system is enabled automatically. When the chamber temperature is above 4.5ºC (except during a defrost cycle), the defrost system is disabled automatically.

When the defrost system is enabled (below 4.5ºC), a defrost cycle will occur once every 12 hours and lasts for about 20 minutes. During the defrost cycle, the chamber temperature will increase several degrees above setpoint to melt any ice that has formed on the evaporator. This temperature 'spike' is normal and assures long-term operation.