Defrostinginstructions, gecom
In most climates, defl'osting will be
necessai'v oil]_ _lbo//t t_vice _1 _eaI:
Tohaveyourfreezeroperatemostefficiently,
donotpermitmorethanI/2" (13mm)of
frosttoaccumulateontheshelves.
To remove fl'ost, scrape with a plastic or
wood spatula or ScI'}lpeI;
Do not usean ice pick or sharp-edged
instrument as it may damageorscratch the freezer
Do not useany electrical device in defrosting
your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
_] Tm'n tile temperatm'e control to tile
OfFposition and tmplug tile fl'eezei:
[_ ]_.elnox e all toed and place it in
corrugated boxes, insulated bags,
picnic coole_, etc. Use towels and
newspapers lot insulation as needed.
_] X.Vithtile door/lid open, use p_lns of
hot water to speed loosening of fl'ost.
Remove lmge pieces before they melt.
Chest models have a defl'ost water drain
at tile fl'ont.
NOTE:Watermaydripfromthe backflangeof
the lidcoverduringdefrostingThisisnormal.
Icebuildsupinthelid insulationwhenthelid/s
openforaddingorremovingfood,andmelts
duringthedefrostingoperation.
S )onoe excess water [i'Olll tile bottoll/
[] o_ th;"fl'eezer as it collects to prexent
o_, erflowing.
_] _Mier defl'osting, clean tile inside of tile
fl'eezer (see Care and Cleaning).
@Replace tile drain plug inside tile
cabinet and tile cap on tile defl'ost
drain. Fold oxer and (hT tile gasket
on tile hinge side of tile lid.
Phlo In tl._ ±
V_ g " _,e lreezei: Return tile
temperature control to its previous
position and return toed to the fl'eezex:
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