Energy Saving Tips... l FIII to capacity. Follow recommended procedures
l Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a for freezing foods.
good lid seal Keeping freezer locked ensures lid l Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
closure. around 0°F ( ~ 17.8?C) There is no need to store foods
l Keep lid openings to a mrnrmum. Remove several below 0°F
items at one time. Keep contents organrzed to elrmi- l Do not let frost build up to more than Y4 inch
nate searching (6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
Thus freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 1~ inch (6 mm] thickness
Complete defrostrng and cleaning should be done at least once a year.
In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost and clean:
I, Turn Temperature Control to OFF
2. Unplug freezer
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
WIII 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 defrosting:
freezer 1 Remove hose adapter
7 Place a pan under the drain, or attach Q 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 dtrections for ?Setting the Temperature Con
8. Clean freezer according to the following trol:? page 5.
directions
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Sponge or cloth, mild
Removable parts detergent and warm 9 Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
(baskets) l Rinse and dry
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper 9 Wash with warm water and a mild de-
Outside towel, mild detergent, tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
appliance wax [or gooa cleansers.
auto paste waxj 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 plastic 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
to speed melting Directing air from an electric
sponge or towel, baking fan into freezer will also help.
soda and warm water l Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g]
baktng soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
Lid gasket Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
paper towel, mild deters 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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