Defrosting
WARNING
➢ To avoid electrical shock which can |
cause severe personal injury or |
MANUAL DEFROST
FREEZERS
1. Transfer food to another freezer or a well insulated cooler.
2. Disconnect power to freezer.
How to remove and replace light bulb
(SELECT MODELS)
death, disconnect power to freezer |
before defrosting. |
➢ Water damage due to improper |
defrosting or drainage may cause |
mold/mildew growth. |
3. Some models have drain plugs to aid in
defrosting. Pull gently to remove the plugs.
• Interior drain
Plug
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 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.
plug is in lower left corner.
•Exterior drain plug is on the lower front left corner.
4.Place a shallow pan beneath the drain opening to catch defrost water or attach a garden hose to outside drain hole by using the hose fitting adapter (select models).
5.To speed defrosting, pans of hot water may be placed in the freezer.
6.Once defrosted, clean the freezer according to guidelines in Hints and Care.
Hose
7. Remove hose fitting Adapter
adapter (select models) if used. Replace drain plug.
• Drain plug must be properly installed for efficient operation.
8. Restore power to the freezer.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
➢Allow light bulb to cool.
➢Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
1.Disconnect power to freezer.
2.Remove light bulb.
3.Replace bulb with
4. Reconnect power supply.
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