Caring for Your Freezer
Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your freezer properly.
Defrosting and cleaning
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about l/4 inch (6 mm) thick- ness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated deter- gents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug freezer before cleaning or defrosting.
Do not place electrical devices such as fans or hair dryers in freezer when defrosting.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1.Turn Temperature Control to 0 and unplug power cord.
2.Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler, additional
3.For models with a defrost water drain: Open the defrost water drain. (See page 9.)
your freezer
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to avoid water overflow. Have a second pan handy for easier emptying of drain pan.
For models without a defrost water drain: Use a large sponge or plastic baster to remove water from the freezer bottom. You might want to have a pan close by to wring the sponge or empty the baster into.
4.Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help. Do not place fan or any electrical device in freezer.
5.Use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other
Damage can occur.
6.Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.
7.Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to
1quart (0.95 L) warm water.
8.Wipe and dry thoroughly.
9.Use a sponge, cloth, or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of freezer, door liner, and gasket.
10.Wipe and dry thoroughly.
11.Wax painted metal surfaces outside of freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax may damage them.
12.For models with a defrost water drain: Close the defrost water drain. (See page 9.)
13.Replace all frozen food.
14.Plug in power cord and refer to “Setting the temperature control” on page 7.
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