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Deleld
The electronic temperature control constantly monitors box
temperature as well as evaporator coil temperature to maintain
consistent product temperatures. The control also sends
temperature readings to the digital temperature display. The
control circuits continually self-check and if an error occurs,
the digital display will switch from temperature read-out to
error read-out, i.e. E1. Even when an error is displayed, the
refrigeration and controls system should continue to function,
however not at optimal performance. Whenever the display has
an error read-out, Delfield Service should be contacted.
At initial start-up or anytime power is disconnected, then
reconnected to the unit, the control will delay all operations for
a short time (up to 10 minutes.) While in this delay period, the
control initializes the control parameters and confirms that the
temperature sensors and circuits are operational. The digital
temperature display will not display temperature OR errors until
the self-check is complete and the control has switched on the
evaporator fan motor, compressor and condenser fan motor.
Regarding Freezers: After initializing, the control will
immediately enter a DEFROST mode and the display
will read DEF. The compressor and condenser fan
as well as the evaporator fan will remain off until
initialization defrost is complete. This initial defrost
cycle may take up to 15 minutes to complete, at which
time the freezing cycle will begin. The display will
continue to read DEF for an additional 30 minutes
before displaying temperature.
The control is located in the control box in the top of the unit
behind the hinged louvered front panel. Refrigerators are factory
set at mid-range to maintain about 38ºF (3ºC) box temperature.
Freezers are factory set at mid-range to maintain about 3ºF
(-18ºC) box temperature. To adjust for colder temperatures,
turn the knob clockwise. For warmer temperatures, turn the
knob counter-clockwise. Turn the knob fully counter-clockwise
to turn the refrigeration system off. Never turn the knob more
than 1 dial number and always allow 8 hours for temperature
stabilization before making any additional adjustments.
Refrigerator:
Whenever the refrigerator is plugged in, and the control has
completed initializing, the evaporator fans will operate as described
in the Evaporator Operation Section. The digital temperature will
display box temperature in degrees F. The temperature control
will cycle the compressor and condenser fan motor to maintain
box temperature at the control setting.
Refrigerator Defrost
The temperature control also monitors the evaporator temperature
and will turn off the compressor and condenser fan motor when
needed to allow accumulated frost on the evaporator to clear.
During this defrost cycle, the digital temperature display will
read dEF. After the defrost cycle is complete, the temperature
control will return to a normal cooling cycle, but the display
will continue to read dEF until the evaporator returns to normal
cooling temperatures (up to 15 minutes).
Energy Saver Switch
The energy saver switch is a rocker switch located next to the
thermostat knob that controls the amount of heat applied to the
door perimeter. The normal operating position for this switch is the
ON position, providing the least heat. If excessive condensation
is observed on the door opening, press the energy saver switch
to the OFF position, to increase the amount of heat (red portion
of the rocker switch will be visible). Note: This feature is not
present on Dual Temperature models.
Freezer:
Whenever the freezer is plugged in, and the control has completed
initializing including the initial defrost cycle, the evaporator
fans will run continuously (except during a defrost cycle) and
the digital temperature display will display box temperature in
degrees F. The temperature control will cycle the compressor
and condenser fan motor to maintain box temperature at the
control setting.
Freezer Automatic Defrost
The control also monitors compressor total running time and
will enter a defrost cycle after total compressor running time is
greater than 4-hours since the last defrost cycle OR if evaporator
coil temperature drops below -34ºF (-37ºC) (indicating excessive
frost on the coil.)
Freezer Manual Defrost
If a manual defrost is desired, simply unplug the unit for several
seconds, then plug unit back in. This will cause the control to
re-initialize and then enter a defrost cycle.
Electronic Temperature Control Operation
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