Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting Follow these steps:
1.Disconnect service cord from wall outlet.
2.Remove frozen foods and wrap packages individually in several thicknesses of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food handled this way will stay frozen several hours.
3.Place pans of hot water inside freezer to hasten melting of frost. Leave lid open. As
ice softens and melts, it can be removed in large pieces. Direct air from an electric fan into the freezer to speed defrosting.
4.Remove defrost water with a towel or sponge.
5.Wash inside of freezer with a solution of two tablespoons
(26 g] of baking soda to one quart (.95 L) of warm water. Rinse and dry Wash the gasket strip around the lid with warm, soapy water. Rinse and drv.
6.Plug service cord back into wall outlet. Return food to freezer.
NOTE: Cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches and cleansers
containing petroleum products should not be used to clean the door gasket or plastic parts
of the freezer.
Vacation and moving care
When you take a vacation
Arrange to have a periodic check of your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity to freezer has not been interrupted.
Shutting off or moving freezer
If you shut the freezer off for a period of time [more than
24 hours):
l Remove all food.
0 Unplug freezer.
l Clean thoroughly using two
tablespoons (26 g) of baking soda to one quart (.95 L) of warm water. Rinse and dry
l Block lid open so air can circulate freely to prevent odor and mold growth. If freezer has a lock, turn the lock to the locked position with the lid open. Place rubber
or wood blocks between lid and cabinet. Tape blocks securely in place using
If you move the freezer:
l Remove all food, unplug freezer and clean thoroughly.
l Remove all baskets and dividers.
l Do not place heavy objects inside or on top of freezer as damage may result.
l Level freezer when relocated to insure lid sealing.
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