Cleaning your freezer
The freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about ‘4 inch (6 mm] thickness. Com- plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting.
4.Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
5.Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of freezer.
6.Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the threaded end of the adapter and direct water into a separate drain.
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1.Unplug it.
2.Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
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Note: | Wrap | frozen foods | and | packages | in | sev- | 1. | Remove | hose adapter. |
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eral | layers | of newspaper | and | cover | with a blan- | 2. | Replace drain cover and rubber stopper. | |||||||||
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3. Remove | drain | cover | by pulling out. |
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Removable | sliding |
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Outside | Sponge, | cloth | or |
| paper towel; | mild | |
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
Rinse and dry.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good
auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces.
Inside walls | Plastic | scraper, | pans of |
| hot water, electric | fan, | |
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0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
l Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into the freezer will also help.
l Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water.
l Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife or other
Lid gasket and trim | Sponge, |
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strip | paper | towel; | mild |
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| DO | NOT | USE | cleaning | |
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l Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
l Rinse and dry.
waxes, concentrated detergents, containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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