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Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few things
you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your freezer
properly.
Cleaning manual-defrost models
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has
built up to about VI 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 and cleaning.
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
*Turning the Temperature Control to
OFF does not remove power to the unit.
Failure to unplug the power cord before
cleaning or servicing freezer could
result in electrical shock.
l Do not place electrical devices in
freezer when defrosting. Shock or injury
can occur.
l Do not use an ice pick, knife or other
sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer.
Damage can occur.
l Do 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 and
unplug power cord.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in
several layers of newspaper and cover with
a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several
hours.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler, additional
refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
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3. For models with a drain system:
Remove the base grille (see page 8) and
reach under the unit to pull the drain hose
out through the opening. Place a shallow
pan under the drain hose. Remove the
drain cap inside the freezer.
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to
avoid water overflow. Have a second pan
handy for easier emptying of drain pan.
For models without a drain system: Use
a large sponge or plastic baster to remove
excess water from the freezer bottom. You
might want to have a pan close by to wring
the sponge or empty the baster into.
4. 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.
5. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
6. Wipe water from walls with a towel or
sponge.
7. Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to
1 quart (0.95 L) warm water.
8. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
9. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and
mild detergent in warm water to clean
outside of freezer, door liner and gasket.
10. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
11. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of
freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Wax may damage them.
12. For models with a drain system:
Replace the drain hose, drain cap and
base grille.
13. Replace all frozen food.
14. Plug in power cord and refer to “Setting
the temperature control” on page 7.