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Drain Pan
Drain Tube
Figure1
Defrost
Drain Plug
P an
Figure2
Defrost
Drain Plug
Hose
Adaptor
Figure3
Drain
Plug
Figure4
To Defrost Chest Models
with Defrost Drain:
· Place a shallow pan or
the Divider/Drain Pan (if
equipped) beneath the
drain outlet. Pull out the
outside drain plug (see
figure 2). A ½ inch garden
hose adapter can be used
to drain the freezer directly
into a floor drain (see figure
CLEANING THE INSIDE
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with
a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart
(1.1litres)warmwater.Rinseanddry.Wringexcesswater
out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.
Washtheremovablepartsanddoorbasketwiththebak-
ing soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring
pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on
any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE
Washthecabinetwithwarmwaterandmildliquidde-
tergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Replace parts and food.
To Defrost Models without
Defrost Drain:
· Place towels or newspapers
on the freezer bottom to
catch the frost. The frost will
loosen and fall.
· Remove the towels and/or
newspapers.
· If the frost is soft, remove it
by using a plastic scraper. If
the frost is glazed and hard,
fill deep pans with hot water
If leaving the freezer
door open while on vacation, make
certain that children cannot get into
the freezer and become entrapped.
POWER FAILURE / FREEZER FAILURE
NOTE: Do not open freezer door
unnecessarily if freezer is off for
several hours.
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for
at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power
failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice
intothefreezerevery24hours.LookintheYellowPages
under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for lo-
cal dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution
when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see Freezer Does
Not Run in the Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot
solve the problem, call an authorized servicer immediately.
If the freezer remains off for several hours, follow the direc-
tions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure.
If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until the
freezerisreadytooperate.LookintheYellowPagesunder
Frozen Food Locker Plants.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which
can scratch the freezer surface when removing adhesive
labels. Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of the tape already removed.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.
VACATION AND MOVING TIPS
Short Vacations:
• Leavethefreezeroperatingduringvacationsofless
than three weeks.
Long Vacations:
If the freezer will not be used for several months:
• Removeallfoodandunplugthepowercord.
• Cleananddrytheinteriorthoroughly.
• Leavethefreezerdooropenslightly,blockingitopenif
necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving:Whenmovingthefreezer,followtheseguidelines
to prevent damage:
• Disconnectthepowercordplugfromthewalloutlet.
• Removefoods,thendefrost,andcleanthefreezer.
• Securealllooseitemssuchasbasepanel,baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
• Inthemovingvehicle,securefreezerinanupright
position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of
freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
and place them on the freezer bottom.
· Close the freezer door/lid. Frost shouldsoften in about
fifteen (15) minutes.
· Repeat this procedure is necessary.
3). If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can
be purchased at most hardware stores.
· Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer (see figure 4).
Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so
water does not overflow.
· Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are
completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter the
freezer.