Defrosting; How To Remove And Replace Light Bulb; Manual Defrost Freezers - Maytag MQU1554AEW Owner's Manual

Manual d efrostfreezersneedto be
defrosted when frost h asaccumulated to
approximately ¼"(6 mm)of thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should
bedoneat least o ncea year. In high
humidity areas, more frequent defrosting
andcleaning m aybe necessary. The
upper section o fthefreezer willgenerally
havemorefrostaccumulation thanthe
lower. F rost s houldnotbe scraped o r
pulled outofthefreezer, asdamage m ay
result.
AutomaticDefrost Freezers(select
models) donotrequire d efrosting.
MANUAL DEFROST
FREEZERS
(SELECT MODELS)
1. Transfer food to another freezer or a
well insulated cooler.
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3.
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Disconnect power to freezer.
Remove the toe grille (select models)
by pulling it forward.
Reach underneath the freezer and pull
out the defrost drain tube. Place the
tube in a shallow pan or in a nearby
floor drain.
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Remove defrost drain plug (select
models) from the bottom front of the
freezer liner so the defrost water will
flow into the drain tube.
• Empty pan as often as necessary
during the defrost.
NOTE: Some models do not have a
drain plug and water collecting from the
defrost will have to be removed manually.
6. To speed defrosting, pans of hot water
may be placed on shelves in the
freezer.
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• Do not bend, scrape or try to
move shelves. Shelves are part of
the sealed cooling system and
can be damaged.
Once defrosted, clean the freezer
according to guidelines in Hints and
Care.
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Clean defrost drain using a bottle
brush. Flush the drain with clear water
before replacing the drain tube and
drain plug.
• Drain plug must be properly
installed and tightly sealed for
efficient operation of the freezer.
9. Restore power to the freezer.
1. Disconnect freezer.
2. Pinch tabs on light cover and pull
straight down.
3. Remove light bulb.
4. Replace bulb.
5. Replace protective cover.
6. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: Manual defrost freezers use a
15-watt appliance bulb. Automatic de-
frost freezers use a 40-watt appliance
bulb.