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Care and Cleaning
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Someuprightfreezersarefrost-freeanddefrostautomatically,butshouldbecleaned
occasionally.
Between Defrostings
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.
Defrosting
Itisimportanttodefrostandcleanfreezerwhen¼to½inchoffrosthasaccumulated.
Frostmaytendtoaccumulatefasteronupperpartofthefreezerduetowarm,moist
airenteringthefreezerwhenthedoorisopened. Removefood andleavethedoor
openwhendefrostingthefreezer.
•Onuprightmodelswithadefrostdrain(Figure1),removedrainplugontheinside
floorofthefreezerbypullingstraightout.Toaccessexternaldraintubeonmodels
with a base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the
drain tube near the left center under the freezer. Place a shallow pan under the
draintube.Defrostwaterwilldrainout. Checkpanoccasionallysowaterdoesnot
overflow. A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly
into a floor drain. If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be
purchased at most hardware stores. Replace the drain plug when defrosting and
cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer.
•On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain
Pan (some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose
adaptercanbeusedtodrainthefreezerdirectlyintoafloordrain(Figure3).Ifyour
model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware
stores.Pulloutthedrainpluginsidethefreezer,andpullofftheoutsidedefrostdrain
plug(Figure4).Defrostwaterwilldrainout.Checkpanoccasionallysowaterdoes
not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.
•Onmodelswithoutadefrostdrain,placetowelsornewspapersonthefreezerbottom
tocatch the frost. Thefrost will loosen and fall. Remove towelsand/or newspapers.
• Ifthefrostissoft,remove it by using a plastic scraper. If thefrostisglazedandhard,
filldeeppanswithhotwaterandplacethemonthefreezerbottom.Closethefreezer
door.Frostshould soften in about 15 minutes.Repeatthis procedure if necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
Afterdefrosting,washinsidesurfacesofthefreezerwithasolutionoftwotablespoons
of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess
water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
Washtheremovablepartsanddoorbasketwiththebakingsodasolutionmentioned
above,ormilddetergentandwarmwater.Rinseanddry. Neverusemetallicscouring
pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash
removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long Vacations: Ifthefreezerwillnotbeusedforseveralmonths,removeallfood
andunplugthepowercord.Cleananddrytheinteriorthoroughly. Topreventodor
andmoldgrowth,leavethefreezerdooropenslightly,blockingitopenifnecessary.
Moving: Disconnectthepowercordplugfromthewalloutlet. Removefoods,then
defrost, and clean the freezer. Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. In the moving
vehicle,securefreezerinanuprightposition,andsecuretopreventmovement. Also
protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
If leaving freezer door
openwhileonvacation,makecertain
that children cannot get into the
freezerandbecomeentrapped.
WARNING
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WARNING
Damp objects stick to
coldmetalsurfaces.Donottouchinterior
metal surfaces with wet or damp hands.
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