Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has burlt up to about ‘/4Inch (6 mm] thickness
Complete defrosting and cleanrng should be done at least once a year, ~ In high humiditv areas, a freezer may need more frequent &fr&ng
To defrost and clean:
1 Unplug power cord
2 Place a shclllow pan on floor under dram hole or bottom of freezer
3 Take out all food and removable ports
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages In several layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours
4.Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be re- moved in large pieces as it melts Direct air from electric fan Into freezer to speed defrosting
5.Clean freezer according to the followrng directrons
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After defrosting:
1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2 Plug in power cord
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts (trivet)
Outside
Inside walls
Door liner and gasket
Condenser coils
What | to use | How to clean | |||
Mrld | detergent and | l | Wash | with | warm water and a mtld detergent |
warm | water. | l | Rinse | and | dry. |
Sponge, cloth orl Wash with warm water and a mtld detergent.
paper towel; mildl Rinse and dry
detergent, warm water l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Plastrc scraper, pans of | l | Use plastic | scraper | to remove frost |
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hot water, electric | fan, | l | Place | pans of hot | water | In freezer with | door open | |
sponge or towel, | baking |
| to speed | melting | Directing air from an | electric | ||
soda and wurm | water |
| fun into freezer will | also | help |
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| l Wash | with | solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking | ||||
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| soda to 1 quart ( 95 L) warm water |
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| l | Rinse and | dry |
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DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other
Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash with mild detergent and warm water
paper towel; mild deter- * Rinse and dry. gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Vacuum cleaner, | l | Slide | freezer | out away | from the wall | |
using the brush | l | Clean | dust | and | lint from condenser coils behind | |
attachment |
| the freezer, | everv | two | or 3 months | |
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