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.
Cleaning manual-defrost
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about ‘/4 inch (6 mm) thick- ness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, your freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning.
1.Unplug power cord, and turn Tempera- ture Control to OFF.
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 drain system: Remove the base grille (see page 10) and reach under the unit to pull the drain hose out through the opening. Place a shallow pan under the drain hose. Remove the drain cap inside the 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 drain system: Use a large sponge or plastic baster to remove excess 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 door open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help. Do not place fan in freezer.
5.Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
6.Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.
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Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
l Turning the Temperature Control to OFF does not remove power to the unit. Failure to unplug the power cord before cleaning or servicing freezer could result in electrical shock.
l Do not place electrical devices in freezer when defrosting. Shock or injury can occur.
l Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other
l Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
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