Safety Precautions: Unplug the refrigerator from the power outlet before beginning this process to prevent electrical shock. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal fins on the coils.
Tools Required: Vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment and a long-handled coil cleaning brush.
Steps:
- Locate the condenser coils at the rear or bottom of the refrigerator. You may need to remove a kick plate or access panel using a screwdriver.
- Use the long-handled coil cleaning brush to gently dislodge dust, pet hair, and debris trapped between the coil fins.
- Use the vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove the dislodged debris from the coils and the surrounding floor area.
- Ensure no debris remains on the coils, as even a thin layer of dust can insulate the coils and prevent heat dissipation.
- Replace the access panel or kick plate and plug the refrigerator back into the power outlet.
- Verification: Monitor the refrigerator for 12–24 hours to ensure the internal temperature stabilizes and the "HI" alarm clears.
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