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Care and Cleaning
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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 accumulate faster on upper part of freezer due to
warm,moistairenteringfreezerwhendoorisopened. Removefood andleavedoor
openwhendefrostingfreezer.
•On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove drain plug on the
insidefloorofthe freezer by pulling straight out. Toaccessexternaldrain tube on
models 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 drain tube. Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so
waterdoesnotoverflow.A1/2inchgardenhoseadaptercanbeusedtodrainthe
freezerdirectlyintoafloordrain.Ifyourmodelisnotequippedwithanadapter,one
canbepurchasedatmosthardwarestores.Replacethedrainplugwhendefrosting
andcleaning are completed. If thedrain is left open, warm air mayenter freezer.
•On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain
Pan(somemodels)beneaththedrainoutlet(Figure2).Aonehalfinchgardenhose
adaptercanbeusedtodrainthefreezerdirectlyintoafloordrain(Figure3).Ifyour
model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware
stores. Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost
drainplug(Figure4).Defrostwaterwilldrainout.Checkpanoccasionallysowater
does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.
•Onmodelswithoutadefrostdrain,placetowelsornewspapersonthefreezer
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
freezer door. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if
necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons 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, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic
scouring 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
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: Disconnectthepowercordplugfromthewalloutlet. Removefoods,then
defrost, and clean the freezer. Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets,
If leaving freezer door
openwhileonvacation,makecertain
that children cannot get into the
freezer and become entrapped.
WARNING
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