Defrosting
WARNING
➢To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to freezer before defrosting.
➢Water damage due to improper defrosting or drainage may cause mold/mildew growth.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage, do not use sharp or pointed instruments to scrape frost from shelves or interior surfaces.
Manual defrost freezers need to be defrosted when frost has accumulated to approximately 1⁄4" (6 mm) of thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, more frequent defrosting and cleaning may be necessary. The upper section of the freezer will generally have more frost accumulation than the lower. Frost should not be scraped or pulled out of the freezer, as damage may result.
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MANUAL DEFROST
FREEZERS
(SELECT MODELS)
1.Transfer food to another freezer or a well insulated cooler.
2.Disconnect power to freezer.
3.Remove the toe grille (select models) by pulling it forward.
4.Reach underneath the freezer and pull out the defrost drain tube. Place the tube in a shallow pan or in a nearby floor drain.
5.Remove defrost drain plug (select models) from the bottom front of the freezer liner so the defrost water will flow into the drain tube.
•Empty pan as often as necessary during the defrost.
NOTE: Some models do not have a drain plug and water collecting from the defrost will have to be removed manually.
6.To speed defrosting, pans of hot water may be placed on shelves in the freezer.
•Do not bend, scrape or try to move shelves. Shelves are part of the sealed cooling system and can be damaged.
7.Once defrosted, clean the freezer according to guidelines in Hints and Care.
8.Clean defrost drain using a bottle brush. Flush the drain with clear water before replacing the drain tube and drain plug.
•Drain plug must be properly installed and tightly sealed for efficient operation of the freezer.
9.Restore power to the freezer.
How to remove and replace light bulb
(SELECT MODELS)
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to freezer before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
➢Allow light bulb to cool.
➢Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
1.Disconnect freezer.
2.Pinch tabs on light cover and pull straight down.
3.Remove light bulb.
4.Replace bulb.
5.Replace protective cover.
6.Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: Manual defrost freezers use a
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