Between Defrosting, Cleaning the Inside

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BETWEEN DEFROSTING

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 is important to defrost and clean the freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has accumulated. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on the upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air entedng the freezer when the door is

opened. Remove food and leave the door open when defrosting the freezer.

If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, 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 liters) 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 basket with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and

warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scoudng pads, brushes, abrasive, cleaners, or alkaline solutions on

any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.

CLEANINGTHEOUTSIDE

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food.

If leaving the freezer door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped which will lead to suffocation and death.

VACATION AND MOVING TIPS

Short Vacations:

Leave the freezer operating 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 dry the interior thoroughly.

•Leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.

Moving:

When moving the freezer, follow these guidelines to prevent damage.

•Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

•Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer.

•Secure all loose items such as the basket and the bottom drawer by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

•In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.

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NOTE: Do not open freezer door J unnecessarily if freezer is off for I 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 in the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice 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 Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@ immediately to schedule a service appointment.

If the freezer remains offfor several hours, follow the directions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until the freezer is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants.