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Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug unit before cleaning or
defrosting. Failure to follow this instruction can result in death or injury.
Cleaning
General:
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Prepare a cleaning solution of 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm
water.
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Using a soft cloth or sponge dampened with the cleaning solution, wipe down
interior and exterior of unit.
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Rinse with clean, warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
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Never use an abrasive cleanser or pad as this could damage the finish.
Gaskets:
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Clean door gaskets every three months according to the general instructions
shown above.
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Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the hinge side of the gasket to keep the
gasket pliable and to ensure a good seal.
Defrosting
WARNING: Do not use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as damage
to tubing may occur. Damaged tubing can result in leakage of refrigerant, which can
lead to personal injury.
For maximum energy efficiency, defrost freezer when frost on walls is 1/8" or more
in thickness. Note that frost tends to accumulate more during summer months.
NOTE: Defrosting can take several hours: have a plan in place to store frozen foods
in order to keep them frozen.
To defrost, remove food and unplug freezer. To speed up defrost time, keep door
open and place a bowl of warm water inside unit.
Caution: Do not use boiling water to melt accumulated frost as damage to plastic
parts can occur.
Once defrosting is complete, wipe down interior of freezer following general clean-
ing instructions. Plug unit back in and wait 24 hours before putting food back into
freezer.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Power Interruption
Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet when a power outage occurs.
When power is restored, replace the plug to the AC outlet and inspect food for
spoilage. Clean the inside of the freezer according to general cleaning instructions.
Long Term Care and Moving
When the freezer will not be used for an extended period of time, remove contents,
unplug unit and clean gaskets. Prop the door open to allow air circulation.
Only move the unit when it is vertical. Moving the unit in a horizontal position can
cause damage to the refrigerant and compressor.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Freezer does not
There is no power to the
operate.
freezer.
Food temperature is
Door seal.
too warm.
Warm food has not had
time to reach freezer
temperature.
Temperature is set too
high.
Freezer runs too fre-
Door seal.
quently.
Ambient temperature or
humidity is high.
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Remedy
Check that the power
cord is plugged in. If there
is power at the AC outlet,
check the circuit breaker.
Check door gasket for
proper seal; reduce fre-
quency of door openings.
Wait two hours and check
food again.
Adjust temperature to a
colder setting.
Check door gasket for
proper seal; reduce fre-
quency of door openings.
This is normal operating
condition.
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