Manual

Care and Cleaning
Damp objects stick to
cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior
metal surfaces with wet or damp hands.
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PANEL
Figure 1
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If leaving freezer door
open while on vacation, make certain I
that children cannot get into the
freezer and become entrapped.
Some upright freezers arefrosbfree and defrost automatically, butshould be cleaned
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
It isimportant to defrost and clean freezer when 1/4to Y_inch of frost hasaccumulated.
Frost may tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist
air entering the freezer when the door is opened. Remove food and leave the door
open when defrosting the freezer.
• On upright models with adefrost drain (Figure 1), remove drain plug on the inside
floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. To accessexternal drain 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 water does not
overflow. A _/_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 _/_inch garden hose
adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into afloor drain (Figure 3). Ifyour
model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware
stores. Pullout the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain
plug (Figure 4). Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does
not overflow. Replacethe drain plugs when defrosting is completed.
• On modelswithout adefrost drain, placetowels ornewspapersonthe freezerbottom
to catchthe kost. The kost will loosenand tall. Removetowels and/or newspapers.
• If the frost issoR, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard,
fill deep panswith hot water and placethem on the freezer bottom. Closethe freezer
door. Frostshould soRen in about 15 minutes. Repeatthis procedure if necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
ARer defrosting, wash inside surfacesof the freezer with asolution of two tablespoons
of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinseand 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 basket with the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinseand 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. Rinsewell and wipe
dry with a clean soR cloth. Replace parts and food.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short.Vacations: Leavethe freezer operating during vacationsof lessthan three weeks.
Long Vacations: Ifthe freezer will not be used for several months, remove allfood
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, 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, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement. Also
protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
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