Operating Instructions, For Complete Defrosting, Safety

Defrosting instructions. (for Manual Defrost models)

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Safety

In most climates, defrosting will be necessary only about twice a year.

To have your freezer operate most efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2 ″

(13 mm) of frost to accumulate on the shelves.

To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or scraper.

Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer.

Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer.

Instructions

For Complete Defrosting

1 Turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the freezer.

2 Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers for insulation as needed.

3 With the door/lid open, use pans of hot water to speed loosening of frost. Remove large pieces before they melt.

On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or newspapers.

Drain Hose

4 a. Some Upright models have a hose adapter and a drain hose behind the base grille which carry the defrost water out from the freezer. Remove the base grille; then remove the drain plug and let the defrost water drain into a pan.

To remove the base grille (on some models), remove the two Phillips-head screws and pull the grille away from the freezer.

b. Some Chest models have a defrost water drain at the front and a hose adapter that is packaged in a bag in the bottom of the freezer. Remove the drain cap on the front of the freezer, insert the hose connector and attach the hose. Remove the drain plug inside the cabinet.

NOTE: Water may drip from the back flange of the lid cover during defrosting. This is normal. Ice builds up in the lid insulation when the lid is open for adding or removing food, and melts during the defrosting operation.

5 Sponge excess water from the bottom of the freezer as it collects to prevent overflowing.

6 After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see Care and Cleaning).

7 a. On Upright models, be sure to replace the drain plug and return the drain tube to its position. Replace the base grille.

b. On Chest models, replace the drain plug inside the cabinet and the cap on the defrost drain. Fold over and dry the gasket on the hinge side of the lid.

8 Plug in the freezer. Return the temperature control to its previous position and return food to the freezer.