Seawind 1000XL2 Owner's Manual page 18

Owners Handbook
Out of Use
It is desirable to keep your freezer in use throughout the year. However if is
necessary to shut the unit down, use the following important steps:
(1) Turn off power.
(2) Open the door.
(3) Empty and then thoroughly clean the interior.
(4) Leave the door open until the unit is required back in service.
Failure to observe the above may cause the interior to smell and mildew to
form.
GETTING THE BEST USE OF YOUR FREEZER
(1) If frost builds up to 3mm (1/8") thick, defrost your freezer.
(2) Before turning on power, ensure that the interior of the freezer is completely
dry.
(3) Avoid overloading the freezer at one time.
(4) For the best results, tightly wrap items such as fish, meat and poultry in correct
freezer packing material eg freezer bags, plastic wrap etc. Ensure that all air is
removed from the package to prevent the food from drying out during storage.
(5) Small packages of food freeze and defrost more rapidly, therefore if possible
food should be packaged in meal size portions.
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