Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more
frequent
defrosting.
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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
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be re-
Atter defrosting:
moved in large pieces as it melts. Direct air from
I, Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
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-
directions. trol:’ page 5.
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Removable part
Sponge or cloth; mild
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
(trivet)
detergent and warm
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Rinse and dry
water.
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Sponge, cloth or
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
paper towel; mild
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Rinse and dry
detergent, warm water
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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.
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Inside walls
Plastic scraper, pans of
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Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, sponge or
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Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open
towel, baking
to speed melting.
soda and warm water
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Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g] baking
soda to 1 quart I.95 L) warm water
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Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
tvpe of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
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Door liner and gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm water
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paper towel; mild deter-
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gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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Condenser coils
Vacuum cleaner;
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Slide freezer out away from the wall.
using the brush
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Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
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the freezer, every two or 3 months.
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