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Energy Saving Tips...
l Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a l Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid for freezing foods.
closure. l Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
l Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several around 0°F ( - 178°C). There is no need to store foods
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi- below 0°F.
nate searching. l Do not let host build up to more than Y4 Inch
(6 mm) fhlck.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about % inch (6 mm) thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting,
To detrost and clean:
I. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug freezer.
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours,
4. Remove drain cover by pulling out.
5. Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
6. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
After detrostlng:
freezer
1. Remove hose adapter.
7. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper
threaded end of the adapter and direct water into
3. Plug in freezer
a separate drain.
4. See directions for Setting the Temperature Con-
8. Clean freezer according to the following
trol:? page 5.
directions.
Cleaning chart...
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Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts Sponge or cloth; mild l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
(baskets) detergent and warm l Rinse and dry.
water
Outslde Sponge, cloth or paper l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
towel; mild detergent; tergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh
appliance wax [or good cleansers.
auto paste wax). l Rinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastfc parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of l Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, electric fan, l Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open
sponge or towel, baking to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
soda and warm water fan into freezer will also help.
l Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 4 quart (.95 L) warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type ot electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and Interior parts.
Ud gasket Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash with mild detergent and warm water
paper towel; mild deter- l Rinse and dry
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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