Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Solutions
!WARNINGIn general, most cleaning can be done with warm, soapy
water as needed. To keep your freezer looking like new
To avoid electrical shock,
and operating efficiently, follow these cleaning guidelines:
personal injury, or death,
disconnect power to freezer
before cleaning.
DO NOT USEDO USE
?Bleach or ammonia?Warm, soapy water to remove
?Harsh or abrasive cleanersmost dirt
?Concentrated detergents or?Four tablespoons of baking
!CAUTION
solventssoda in one quart of warm water
To avoid personal injury or
?Metal scouring padsto make a gentle cleaning
property damage, read and follow
?A dishwasher for shelves orsolution
all cleaning product
accessories?Warm water to rinse all surfaces
manufacturer?s directions.
?A soft clean cloth to dry all
surfaces
Sealing Door Gaskets
Door gaskets get grimy over time,
affecting the freezer?s seal and
performance. To keep the freezer
running well and minimize air seepage,
Odor Removal
clean the gasket at least every three
Even with the tightest wrapped meats and fish, odors
months.
happen. To remove odors, follow the instructions provided
1. Clean gaskets with a mild, warmbelow:
soapy water.
1. Remove all food to another freezer, if possible, or place in a well
2. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
insulated cooler.
3. Apply a light film of petroleum
2. Disconnect power to the freezer.
jelly to gasket to keep pliable.
3. Wash all interior surfaces including door, floor and walls.
4. Clean corners, crevices and grooves thoroughly.
5. Wash all accessories and shelves by hand.
6. Dry thoroughly with soft clean cloth.
7. Reconnect power to freezer.
It?s still stuck...8. Return food to the freezer. Verify all food is wrapped tightly or in sealed
Sticker residue can get the best of ancontainers to prevent further odor problems.y
cleaning product. To remove the9. After 24 hours, check freezer to verify odor was eliminated.
adhesive residue from your freezer:
If odor is still present:
1. Dab a little toothpaste over the1. Remove all food to another freezer.
adhesive.
2. Disconnect power to the freezer.
2. Rub the toothpaste over the
3. Pack freezer with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.
adhesive until it loosens.4. Place plain charcoal briquettes in freezer on the newspaper.
3. Rinse the surface with warm, clean
5. Close the freezer door and let stand 24 to 48 hours.
water.
6. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers. Clean according to
4. Dry with soft cloth.directions provided above.
7. Reconnect power to freezer.
8. Replace food in freezer in sealed, airtight containers to minimize odor
contamination.
9. Placing a cotton swab with vanilla or an open box of baking soda in the
freezer may help prevent odors from returning.
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