AladdinTempRite 97210
ELEMENT DEFROST
SKU: ALA97210
Condition: NEW
The defrost mechanism in a refrigerator heats the cooling element (evaporator coil) for a short period of time and melts the frost that has formed on it. The resulting water drains through a duct at the back of the unit. Defrosting is controlled by an electric or electronic timer: For every 6, 8, 10, 12 or 24 hours of compressor operation it turns on a defrost heater for 15 minutes to half an hour.
A defrost thermostat opens the heater circuit when the evaporator temperature rises above a preset temperature, 40°F (5°C) or more, thereby preventing excessive heating of the freezer compartment. The defrost timer is such that either the compressor or the defrost heater is on, but not both at the same time.
A heating element converts electrical energy into heat through the process of Joule heating. Electric current through the element encounters resistance, resulting in heating of the element. This process is independent of the direction of current.
Since 1968, Aladdin Temp-Rite has provided innovative meal delivery solutions for hospitals, long-term care, and corrections. Aladdin’s first complete meal-delivery system product ‒ the insulated thermal tray ‒ was introduced. It revolutionized meal distribution for airlines, and then hospitals and other mass-feeding institutions which could, at last, keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold for long periods of time. In the years that have followed, Aladdin has introduced many patented products that have led healthcare foodservice to new heights of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
HTS Category Code: 8208.30.00
UNSPC Category Code: 48100000
NAICS Code: 333241
Manufacturer Code: ALA
Width: 8.0 in (20.32 cm)
Height: 10.0 in (25.4 cm)
Length: 21.1 in (53.59 cm)
Weight: 1.295 lbs (587.4 g)
Unit of Measure: Each (EA)