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Care and Cleaning
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch interior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
Between Defrostings
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape
with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.
CAILIT|ON
Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical hazard) from power source when
defrosting unit.
Drain
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean freezer when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated.
Frost may tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air
entering the freezer when the door is opened. Remove food and leave the door open
when defrosting the freezer.
• On models with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove drain plug on the insidefloor of the
freezer by pulling straight out. To access external drain tube on models with a base
panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the drain tube near
the left center under the freezer. Place ashallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost water
wilt drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. A ½ inch garden
hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain. If your model
is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores.
Replace the drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed. If the drain is left
open, warm air may enter freezer.
• On models without adefrost drain, place towelsor newspapers onthefreezer bottomto catch
the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or newspapers.
• If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. Ifthe frost is glazed and hard, fitt
deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close the freezer door.
Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons
of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water
out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking 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
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse welt and wipe dry
with a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food.
Power Failure/
Freezer Failure
WARNING
If leaving freezer door open while on
vacation, make certain that children
cannot get into the freezer and become
entrapped.
NOTE
Do not open freezer door unnecessarily
iffreezer is off for several hours.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long Vacations: Ifthe freezer wilt not be used for several months, remove all food and
unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold
growth, leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary.
Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove foods, then
defrost, and clean the freezer. Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and
shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. In the moving vehicle,
secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement. Also protect
outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours ifthe freezer
is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into
the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice," "Dairies," or "Ice
Cream Manufacturers" for local 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 Avoid Service
Checklist Section of this manual. If you cannot solve the problem, call an authorized
servicer immediately.
Ifthe freezer remains off for several hours, follow the directions above for the use of dry
ice during apower faiture. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until the freezer
is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Frozen Food Locker Plants."
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