Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.
Caution:Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.
General:
•Prepare a cleaning solution of
•Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
•Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may
Door Gaskets:dissolve, damage and/or discolor your freezer.
•Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
•Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gas- kets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.
Power Interruptions
•Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing.
Vacation and Moving Care
•For long vacations or absences, empty the food from the freezer , clean the door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Proper door open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the freezer horizontal. Move the unit lying down.
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