Sears 216769700 manual Care and Cleaning, Defrosting, Vacation and Moving Tips

Care and Cleaning

r)amp objects stick to _:oldmetal surfaces. Do not touch metal surfaces with wet or damp hands,

NEVERuse metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions

on an), surface, Before defrosting or cleaning, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Between Defrostings

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost, Scrape with a pulling motion, Never use a metal instrument to remove frost,

If leaving freezer door

open while or] vacation, make certain that children cannot get into freezer and become entrapped,

Defrosting

It is important to defrost and clean freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has accumulated, Frost may,tend to accumulate faster on upper part of freezer due to warm, moist air entering freezer when door is opened, Remove food and leave door open when defrosting freezer,

o On models with a defrost drain, remove drain plug or] inside floor of freezer by pulling straight out. To accessexternal drain tube on models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from base panel.

Locate drain tube near left center under freezer, Placea shallow pan under drain tube, Defrost water will drain out, Check pan occasionally, so water does not overflow, Replace drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed, Remember, if drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer,

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

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Cleaning the Inside

Wash inside surfaces of freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1,136 litres) warm water, Rinseand dry,, Besure to wring excesswater out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the areaof the controls, or any,electrical parts,

Wash removable parts and door gasket with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water, Rinseand dry, Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher,

CLeaning the Outside

Wash cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent, Rinsewell and wipe dry, with a clean soft cloth, Replace freezer parts and food,

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short Vacations: Leave freezer operating during vacations of one to three weeks.

Long Vacations: If freezer will not be used for several months, remove all food, turn temperature control to OFF,and unplug power cord. Clean and dry interior thoroughly. Leave freezer door open slightly,, blocking it open if necessary,,to prevent odor and mold growth.

Moving: Disconnect power cord plug from wall outlet. Remove foods, then defrost and clear] freezer. %cure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. Keep freezer door closed. In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement. Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.