Gladiator Garageworks manual Freezercare, Explosion Hazard, Moving

FREEZERCARE

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NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.

1.Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

2.Remove the bulb from behind the control panel in the lower compartment or from behind the light shield in the upper compartment (on some models). Replace it with a bulb of the same wattage.

3.Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the freezer and upper compartment sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.

Cleaning your freezer

1.Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

2.Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.

3.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

•Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parfs, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.

•To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a

mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt. [26 g to .95 L] of water).

4.Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh

cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.

5.There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.

If you need to clean the condenser:

•Remove the base grille. See "Freezer Doors: Removing, Reversing (optional), and Replacing."

•Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,

the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.

•Replace the base grille when finished.

6.Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

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If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both compartment doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following:

•Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.

•Place 2 Ibs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for 2 to 4 days.

•If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or can perishable food at once.

REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.

Vacations

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If you choose to leave the freezer on while you're away:

1.Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

If you choose to turn the freezer off before you leave:

1.Remove all food from the freezer.

2.Turn the lower compartment control to OFE Turn the upper

compartment control to FREEZE. See the "Using the Controls" section.

3.Clean freezer, wipe it, and dry well.

4.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.

Moving

When you are moving your freezer to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1.Remove all food from the freezer and pack all frozen food in dry ice.

2.Turn the lower compartment control control to OFE Turn the

upper compartment control to FREEZE. See the "Using the Controls" section.

3.Unplug freezer.