Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about ‘/p inch (6 mm] thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year.
In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting.
To defrost and clean:
I. Unplug power cord.
2. Take out all food and removable parts.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. Food will stay frozen several hours.
3.Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be re- moved in large pieces as it melts. Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting
4. Clean freezer according to the following directions.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in power cord.
2. Return food packages.
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How to clean
l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
lRinse and dry.
l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. l Rinse and dry.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
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Inside walls | Plastic | scraper, pans | of | 0 Use plastic | scraper | to remove frost. |
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| hot water, | electric | fan, | l | Place | pans of hot | water | in freezer with | door open | |||
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| soda and | warm | water |
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l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
DO NOT USEan ice pick, knife of other
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Door liner and gasket Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel; mild deter- gent and warm water.
l Wash with warm water and mild detergent. * Rinse and dry.
| DO NOT USEcleaning waxes, | concentrated | detergents, | bleaches | ||
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