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Care and CUeaning
Damp objects stick to
cold metal surfaces Do not touch metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands
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Some upright freezer-s are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be
cleaned occasionally Before cleaning or defrosting, turn the temperature control to
OFFand unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Turning the control toOFF
does not disconnect power to other electrical components
Between Defrostings
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost
Scrape with an upward pulling motion Never use a metal instrument to remove
frost
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has
accumulated, Frost may tend to accumulate faster on the 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 upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 5), remove the drain plug on the
inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out The drain tube is located near the
left center under the freezer, behind the basepanel, Placea shallow pan under the
drain tube Defrost waterwill drain out Check pan occasionally so water does not
overflow, Replacethe drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed If
the drain is left open, warm air may enter the freezer
On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider!Drain Pan
(provided with some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 6), A one half inch
garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor' drain
(Figure 7) If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased
at ahardware store Pull out the stopper inside the freezer, and pull off the outside
defrost drain plug (Figure 8) Defrost water will drain out, Check pan occasionally
so water does not overflow. Replacethe drain plug and stopper when defrosting
is completed
• On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer
bottom to 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 If the frost is glazed and
hard, fill 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,
Besure to wring excesswater 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 Clean the door gasket with mild suds,
rinse with clear water, and wipe 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 well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth Replace parts and food Plug the power cord back into
the outlet and turn the control to its former setting
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