Maytag MQC1557AEW Owner's Manual page 9

> Toavoid electrical shock w hchcan
causeseverepersonal injuryor
death, disconnect power tofreezer
before d efrosting.
> Waterdamage dueto improper
defrosting or drainage m aycause
mold/mildew growth.
Toavoid property darnagel donotuse
sharp orpointed i nstruments toscrape
frost f rom shelves orinterior surfaces.
Manual d efrostfreezers needto be
defrosted when frost h asaccumulated to
approximately Y4" ( 6 mm)of thickness.
Complete defrosting andcleaning should
bedoneat least o ncea year. In high
humidity areas, m ore frequent defrosting
andcleaning m aybe necessary. The
upper section o fthefreezer will g enerally
havemorefrostaccumulation thanthe
lower. F rost s hould not be scraped or
pulled outofthefreezer, asdamage may
result.
MANUAL DEFROST
FREEZERS
1. Transfer food to another freezer or a
well insulated cooler.
2.
3.
Disconnect power to freezer.
Some models have
drain plugs to aid in
defrosting. Pull
gently to remove
the plugs.
• Interior drain
Plug
plug is in lower left corner.
• Exterior drain plug is on the lower
front left corner.
4. Place a shallow pan beneath the drain
opening to catch defrost water or
attach a garden hose to outside drain
hole by using the hose fitting adapter
(select models).
5. Tospeed defrosting, pans of hot water
may be placed in the freezer.
6. Once defrosted, clean the freezer
according to guidelines in Hints and
Care.
7. Remove hose fitting
adapter (select
models) if used.
Replace drain plug.
• Drain plug must be
properly installed for
efficient operation.
8. Restore power to the freezer.
Hose
Adapter
To avoid electrical shock which can
cause severe personal injury or death,
disconnect power to freezer before
replacing light bulb. After replacing
light bulb, connect power.
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, observe the following:
>Aow ghtbubtocoo
>Wear gloves when replacing light
bulb.
1. Disconnect power to freezer.
2. Remove light bulb.
3. Replace bulb with 15-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Reconnect power supply.
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