Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Solutions
!WARNINGIn general, most cleaning can be done with warm, soapy
water as needed. To keep your freezer looking like newTo avoid electrical shock,
and operating efficiently, follow these cleaningpersonal injury, or death,
guidelines:
disconnect power to freezer
before cleaning.
DO NOT USEDO USE
?Bleach or ammonia?Warm, soapy water to remove
?Harsh or abrasive cleanersmost dirt
!CAUTION?Concentrated detergents or?Four tablespoons of baking
To avoid personal injury orsolventssoda in one quart of warm water
property damage, read and follow?Metal scouring padsto make a gentle cleaning
all cleaning product?A dishwasher for baskets orsolution
manufacturer?s directions.accessories?Warm water to rinse all surfaces
?A soft clean cloth to dry all
surfaces
Sealing Door Gaskets
Door gaskets get grimy over time,
Odor Removal
affecting the freezer?s seal and
performance. To keep the freezerEven with the tightest wrapped meats and fish, odors
running well and minimize air seepage,can happen. To remove odors, follow the instructions
clean the gasket at least every threeprovided below:
months.
1. Remove all food to another freezer, if possible, or place in a well
1. Clean gaskets with a mild, wainsulated coolerrm.
soapy water.2. Disconnect power to the freezer.
2. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.3. Wash all interior surfaces including lid, floor and walls.
3. Apply a light film of petroleum4. Clean corners, crevices and grooves thoroughly.
jelly to gasket to keep pliable.5. Wash all accessories and baskets by hand.
4. Avoid placing petroleum jell6. y to theDry thoroughly with soft, clean cloth.
plunger switch that controls interior7. Reconnect power to the freezer.
light function.8. Return food to the freezer. Verify that all the food is wrapped tightly
or in sealed containers to prevent further odor problems.
9. After 24 hours, check freezer to verify odor was eliminated.
It?s still stuck...If odor is still present:
Sticker residue can get the best of an1. Remove all food to another freezery.
cleaning product. To remove the2. Disconnect power to freezer.
adhesive residue from your freezer:3. Pack freezer with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.
4. Place plain charcoal briquettes on newspaper throughout freezer.
5. Close the freezer lid and let stand 24 to 48 hours.1. Dab a little toothpaste over the
adhesive.
6. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers. Clean according to2. Rub the toothpaste over the
directions provided above.
7. Reconnect power to freezer.adhesive until it loosens.
8. Replace food in freezer in sealed, airtight containers to minimize odor3. Rinse the surface with warm, clean
water.
contamination.4. Dry with soft cloth.
9. Placing a cotton swab with vanilla or an open box of baking soda in the
freezer may also help prevent odors from returning.
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