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Care and Cleaning
(continued)
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Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has
accumulated. Frostmay tend to accumulatefaster on upper part of freezer due to
warm, moist air entering freezer when door is opened. Remove food and leave
door open when defrosting freezer.
•On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove drain plug on the
insidefloorofthefreezerbypullingstraightout.Toaccessexternaldraintubeon
models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel.
Locatethedraintubeneartheleft center under the freezer. Place a shallow pan
under the drain tube. Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so
water does not overflow. A 1/2 inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the
freezerdirectlyintoafloordrain.Ifyourmodelisnotequippedwithanadapter,one
canbe purchased at mosthardwarestores. Replace thedrainplugwhen defrosting
andcleaning are completed. Ifthedrain isleftopen,warm airmayenterfreezer.
•On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain
Pan(some models) beneath thedrainoutlet(Figure 2). Aonehalfinch garden hose
adaptercanbeusedtodrainthefreezerdirectlyintoafloordrain(Figure3).Ifyour
model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware
stores.Pulloutthedrainpluginsidethefreezer,andpullofftheoutsidedefrost
drainplug(Figure4).Defrostwaterwilldrainout.Checkpanoccasionallysowater
does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.
•On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer
bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or
newspapers.
• Ifthefrostissoft,removeitbyusingaplasticscraper.Ifthefrostisglazedandhard,
fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close the
freezerdoor. Frost should soften inabout 15 minutes. Repeat thisprocedure if
necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoonsof baking soda in one quart(1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse anddry.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls,oranyelectricalparts.
Wash the removable parts and door basket with the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic
scouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleaners,oralkalinesolutionsonanysurface.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
drywithacleansoftcloth.Replacepartsandfood.
Vacation and Moving Tips
ShortVacations: Leavethefreezer operating during vacations of lessthanthree
weeks.
Long Vacations: Ifthe freezerwillnotbe usedforseveral months,removeallfood
and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent
odor and mold growth, leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if
necessary.
Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove foods, then
defrost,andcleanthefreezer. Securealllooseitemssuchasbasepanel,baskets,
If leaving freezer door
open while on vacation, make certain
that children cannot get into the
freezer and become entrapped.
WARNING
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DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN
TUBE
BASE
PANEL
SCREWS
PAN
DEFROST
DRAIN PLUG
HOSE
ADAPTOR
DEFROST
DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN
PLUG
