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Cleaning your freezer
The freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about ‘4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Com-
plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at
least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer
may need more frequent defrosting.
To clean:
1. Unplug it.
2. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev-
eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan-
ket. Food will stay frozen several hours.
3. Remove drain cover by pulling out
4. Inset-t hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
5. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer.
6. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose
to the threaded end of the adapter and direct
water into a separate drain.
7. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Remove hose adapter.
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
3. Plug in freezer.
4. See directions for “Setting the Cold Control,”
page 3.
Part
What to use
Removable sliding
Mild detergent and
basket
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 towel; mild
detergent, warm water.
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Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
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Rinse and dry.
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Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good
auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces.
Inside walls
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel,
baking soda, warm
water.
0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
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Place pans of hot water in freezer with
lid open to speed melting. Directing
air from an electric fan into the freezer
will also help.
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Remove defrost water 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.
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Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool or
any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can
cause damage to the liner and interior parts.
Lid gasket and trim
strip
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild
water.
detergent, warm water.
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Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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