Energy Saving Tips...
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Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures
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Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
for freezing foods.
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures Ird
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Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
closure.
around 0°F ( - 17.8”C). There is no need to store foods
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Keep lid openings to a mrnimum. Remove several
below 0°F.
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi-
l Do not let frost build up to more than Y4 inch
nate searching.
(6 mm) thick.
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.
To defrost and clean:
I, Unplug freezer.
2. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket.
NOTE:
Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours.
3. Clean freezer according
to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable part
(basket]
What to use
Sponge or cloth, mrld
detergent and warm
water
How to clean
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
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Rinse and dry
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
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Wash with warm water and a mild de-
?owel, mild detergent. tergent
Do not use abrasive or harsh
applance wax [or good
cleansers.
auto paste wax]
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Rinse and dry
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Wax parnted metal surfaces at least
twce a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth
Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in freezer
2. See directions for “Setting the Temperature
Control,” page 5
inside wails
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastic scraper, pans of
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Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, electric fan,
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Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open to
sponge or towel, baking
soda and warm water
speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into
freezer will also help.
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Remove water from walls with towel or sponge.
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Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1 quart (95 L) warm water.
* Rinse and dry
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
lid liner and gasket
Sponge. soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
paper towel; mrld deter-
* Rinse and dry.
gent and warm water.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts because they
may damage these parts.