Cleaning Your Freezer; Cleaning The Freezer - Haier BD-181SAA Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Model: BD-181SAA, BD-271SAA
Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
1. Turn the temperature control to the OFF position and unplug the freezer.
2. Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. Use
towels and newspapers for insulation as needed.
3. With the door/lid open, use pans of hot water to speed loosening of frost. Remove large pieces
before they melt.
Chest models have a defrost water drain at the front.
4. Sponge excess water from the bottom of the freezer as it collects to prevent over flowing.
5. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.
6. Replace the drain plug inside the cabinet and the cap on the defrost drain. Fold over and dry
the gasket on the hinge side of the lid.
7. Plug in the freezer. Return the temperature control to its previous position and return food to the
freezer.
Water may drip from the back flange of the lid cover during defrosting. This is normal. Ice
builds up in the lid insulation when the lid is open for adding or removing food, and melts during the
defrosting operation.

3-3 Cleaning the Freezer

Outside. Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the freezer is a high quality
baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of
appliance polish wax when the freezer is new and then at least twice a year. Appliance polish wax also
works well to remove tape residue from freezer surfaces.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or
mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the freezer with
a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach.
Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least once a year. We recommend that the freezer be
Issue 2011-2-10
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