Care And Cleaning - GE FP15 Manual

Care and cleaning of the freezer.
Cleaning Your 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.
In Case of Extended Power Failure
Keep freezer door closed. Your freezer
will keep food frozen for 24 hours
provided warm air is not admitted.
If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours
or more, add dry ice. Leave ice in large
pieces. Add more ice as required.
CAUTION: Care should be taken in moving the
freezer away from the wall. All types of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings and those with embossed surfaces.
Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at
least once a year. We recommend that the
freezer be unplugged before cleaning. If
this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in
the vicinity of switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml)
of baking soda to a quart (liter) of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
Do not use cleaning powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
An open box of baking soda in the freezer
will absorb stale freezer odors. Change
the box every three months.
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause
freezing of the hands—gloves or other protection
is recommended.
If dry ice is not available, move food to a
frozen food locker temporarily—until
power is restored.
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