Vacation And Moving Tips; Cleaning The Inside; Cleaning The Outside - Crosley CFUM14LW0 Use & Care Manual

To
Defrost Chest Models
with Defrost Drain:
Place a shallow pan or
the Divider/Drain Pan (if
equipped) beneath the
drain outlet. Pull out the
outside drain plug (see
figure 2). A Y2inch garden
hose adapter can be used
to drain the freezer directly
into afloor drain (see figure
3). If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can
be purchased at most hardware stores.
Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer (see figure 4).
Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so
water does not overflow.
Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are
completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter the
freezer.
Drain Plug
Figure 2
Defrost _
Drain Plug
Hose
Adaptor
Figure 3
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To Defrost Models without
Defrost Drain:
Place towels or newspapers
on the freezer bottom to
catch the frost. The frost will
loosen and fall.
Remove the towels and/or
newspapers.
If the frost is soft, remove it
by using a plastic scraper. If
the frost is glazed and hard,
fill deep pans with hot water
and place them on the freezer bottom.
Close the freezer door/lid. Frost should soften in about
fifteen (15) minutes.
Repeat this procedure is necessary.
CLEANING THE INSIDE
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with
a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart
(1.1 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water
out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts and door basket with the bak-
ing soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring
pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on
any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid de-
tergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Replace parts and food.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which
can scratch the freezer surface when removing adhesive
labels. Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of the tape already removed.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.
VACATION AND MOVING TIPS
Short Vacations:
Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less
than three weeks.
Long Vacations:
If the freezer will not be used for several months:
Remove all food and unplug the power cord.
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
Leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if
necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving: When moving the freezer, follow these guidelines
to prevent damage:
Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer.
Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright
position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of
freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
If leaving the freezer
door open while on vacation, make
certain that children cannot get into
the freezer and become entrapped.
NOTE: Do not open freezer door
unnecessarily if freezer is off for
several hours.
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for
at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power
failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice
into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages
under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for lo-
cal dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution
when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see Freezer Does
Not Run in the Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot
solve the problem, call an authorized servicer immediately.
If the freezer remains off for several hours, follow the direc-
tions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure.
If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until the
freezer is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under
Frozen Food Locker Plants.