Manual

Care and Cleaning
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door open while on vacation, make
certain that children cannot get into
the freezer and become entrapped.
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.
Wash the removable parts and door gasket with the baking soda solution
mentioned 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 freezeroperating during vacations of less than three
weeks.
Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months, remove all
food and unplug the power cord. Clean and drythe 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, and clean the freezer. Secure all loose itemssuch as base panel, baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. In the moving
vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement.
Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
Power Failure/
Freezer Failure
Do not open freezer door
unnecessarily if freezer is
off for several hours.
if a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the
freezer is kept closed, if the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds
of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under"Dry Ice,"
"Dairies," or "Ice Cream Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear
gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid
Service Checklist Section of this manual, if you cannot solve the problem, call an
authorized servicer immediately.
Ifthe freezer remains off for several hours, follow the directions above for the use
of dry ice during a power failu re. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant
until the freezer isready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Frozen Food
Locker Plants."
Energy Saving Ideas
The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze
too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them
in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less
efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches.
Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as
possible.