Defrosting And Cleaning Your Freezer
Caring For Your Freezer
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about l/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a
Electrical Shock and Product
Damage Hazard
mTurning the Temperature Control to OFF does not remove power to the unit. Failtire to unplug the power cord before cleaning or servicing unit could result in electrical shock.
1Do not place electrical devices in freezer when defrosting. Shock or injury can occur.
. Do not use an ice pick, knife or other
mDo 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.
1.Turn ‘Temperature Control to OFF acd tinplug power cord.
2.Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper alld cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours.
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Store frozen food in a cooler, additional
3.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.
4.Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
5.Wipe water from walls and bottom of freezer with a towel or sponge.
6.Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to 1 quart (0 95 L) warm water.
7.Rinse and dry thoroughiy.
8.Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean ol.!tside of freezer, door liner and gasket.
9.Rinse and dry thoroughly.
10.Wax painted metal surfaces outside of freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax may damage them.
11.Replace all frozen food.
12.Plug in power cord and refer to “Setting the temperature control” on page 4.
If electricity goes off
1.Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2.Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less. This will help food will stay frozen.
3.If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours, do this: Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
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Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) cf dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space. This will keep foods frozen for 2 t.o 4 days.
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves to protect your hands |
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NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods.
Food contaming ice crystals may be safely refrozen, but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the condition of the food is poor, or you feel it is unsafe to eat, dispose of it immediately.
Moving
Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry ice. Unplug the freezer and clean it thoroughly. Tape the door shut and tape electrical cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to pages 2 and 3 for information on installation and setting controls.
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