Cleaning your freezer
Thusfreezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about % inch (6 mm) Inrckness Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In high humrdtty areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost and clean:
I. Turn Temperature Control to OFF 2 Unplug power cord.
3 Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in bottom of freezer
4 Take out all food and removable parts
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages In several layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours
5 | Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed | After | defrosting: |
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| moved | in large | pieces | as | it melts Direct air from | ||||||
| electric | fan into | freezer | to speed | defrosting | 2 | Plug in power | cord | |||
6 | Clean | freezer | according | to | the following | 3 | See | directions | for “Setting the Temperature Con- | ||
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Removable | parts | Mild | detergent | and | l | Wash | with | warm water and a mild detergent. | ||
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| warm | water |
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| Sponge, | cloth | or | l | Wash | with | warm water | and a mild detergent | |
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| paper | towel, | mild | l | Rinse and | dry. |
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| detergent, | warm water | l | Do not use abrasive | or harsh cleansers. | ||||
Waxing is recommended paste wax or an appliance use on plastic because
in high humidity areas. Use a good auto wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
it may damage these parts.
Inside walls | Plastrc | scraper, pans of | ||
| hot water, | electric | fan, | |
| sponge | or towel, | baking | |
| soda and | warm | water | |
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Use plastic scraper to remove frost
Place pans of hot water In freezer wrth door open to speed melting Directing arr from an electric fan into freezer WIII also help.
Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to 1 quart ( 95 L) warm water
Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other
Door liner and gasket | Sponge, | soft cloth | or | |
| paper | towel; mild | deter- | |
| gent | and | warm water. | |
l Wash with mild detergent and warm water. * Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Condenser | coils | Vacuum | cleaner, |
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Slide freezer out away from the wall.
Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the freezer. every 2 or 3 months.
