and allow defrost water to drain through the hose into
a flat pan. After defrosting and cleaning, hook drain hose
Glide-out basket
in place and replace the base grille and drain cap.
Store heavy and bulky pack-
ages here. Basket slides out
so you can conveniently reach
everything that is stored in the
bottom of the freezer.
Door storage
6. Wash inside of freezer with a solution of 2 tablespoons of
Store packages on the door
baking soda to one quart of warm water. Rinse and dry.
shelves behind the retaining
Wash the gasket strip around the door with warm, soapy
bar. Depending on package water. Rinse and dry.
size, it may fit like a book on
the shelf or with front of pack- 7. Wash outside of freezer with warm water, using a mild
soap or mild detergent. Rinse and dry. Do not use an
age facing the retaining bar.
abrasive or harsh cleanser. Waxing is not recommended.
8. Clean condenser on the back of freezer with a stiff brush
or with the dusting attachment from your vacuum cleaner.
Juice can shelv
9. Return cold control to original setting or plug cord into
Store juice cans on door as wall outlet. Check to see that the signal light glows. Return
food to the freezer.
NOTE: Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches and
cleansers containing petroleum products should not be used
to clean door gasket or plastic parts of the freezer.
Taking care of your freezer
Defrosting and cleaning Replacing interior light
Disconnect electric cord from
Complete defrosting should be done about once a year. For
in-between defrosting, remove frost by scraping with a outlet. Remove light shield by
pulling away from the side ?
plastic scraper. Do not use an ice pick, knife or other sharp-
wall. To replace, insert tabs in-
pointed tool. You could damage the refrigerant coils.
to opening in freezer side wall ? ?U I II
Caution and press. Replace bulb with a
40 watt appliance bulb. Recon-
00 not use any type of electric defroster
nect freezer.
to speed the defrosting of the freezer. The heat can cause
damage to some of the interior parts such as the breaker When you take a vacation
strip. Arrange to have a periodic check of your freezer to make
sure it is operating and electricity to freezer has not been
Follow these steps when defrosting interrupted.
and cleaning:
1. Remove frozen foods and wrap packages individually in Prevent child entrapment
several thicknesses of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Please read the safety booklet from the Association of Home
Food handled this way will stay frozen several hours. -
Appliance Manufacturers that is packed in your freezer. Help
2. Turn cold control to OFF, or disconnect service cord from prevent accidents if you plan to abandon or ?junk? an old
wall outlet. freezer.
3. Take out glide-out basket. Wash in warm, soapy water; Shutting off or moving freezer
rinse and dry.
To remove glide-out basket at bottom, pull it out until it If you shut the freezer off for a period of time (more than
24 hours) :
stops. Lift basket up and out. To replace, insert basket into
l Remove all food.
rear slides and lower into position. Push basket into l Unplug freezer.
freezer.
l Clean thoroughly, using two tablespoons baking soda to
4. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to hasten melting one quart of warm water. Rinse and dry.
of frost. Leave door open. As ice softens and melts, it can l Block door open so air can circulate freely to prevent odor
be removed in large pieces. Direct air from an electric fan and mold growth. If freezer has a lock, turn the lock to the
into the freezer to speed defrosting. locked position with the door open. Place rubber or wood
blocks between door and cabinet at a location out of a
5. Remove drain cap from inside bottom of freezer. Remove child?s reach. Tape blocks securely in place using self-ad-
the base grille by opening the freezer door and lifting up hesive filament tape (strapping tape) .
on two tabs that extend through the grille at either end. CAUTION: To help prevent accidents, do not allow children
Pull grille forward and lift off bottom supports. Unclip hose to have access to the freezer when the door is blocked open. |
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