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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 defrost and clean:
I, Turn Temperature
Control to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in
bottom of freezer
4. Take out all food and removable
parts.
Note:
Wrap frozen foods and packages
in several
layers of newspaper
and cover with blanket. Food will
stay frozen for several hours.
5. Place
pan of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting
of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be re-
moved
in large pieces
as it melts. Direct air from
electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting.
6. Clean
freezer
according
to the
following
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
What to use
Removable
part
Sponge or cloth; mild
(trivet)
detergent
and warm
water.
Outside
Sponge, cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent,
warm water.
inside wails
After defrosting:
I, Remove shallow pan from underneath
freezer.
2. Plug in power cord.
3. See directions
for "Setting the Temperature
Con-
trol:' page
5.
How to clean
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Do not use abmslve or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended
in high humidity
areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance
wax on painted
metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, sponge or
towel, baking
soda and warm water.
0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
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Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open
to speed melting.
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Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons
(26 g) baking
soda to 1 quart [ .95 L) warm water
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Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed
tool or any
type of electric detroster to defrost treezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and Interior parts.
Door liner and gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent
and warm water
paper towel; mild deter-
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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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Condenser
coils
Vacuum cleaner;
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Slide freezer out away from the wall.
using the brush
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Clean dust and lint from condenser
coils behind
attachment.
the freezer, .every two or 3 months.
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