Frigidaire CFU09M2AW3 Owner's Manual page 6

Care and Cleaning
(continued)
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If leaving the freezer]
door open while on vacation, make/
certain that children cannot get into/
the freezer and become entrapped. I
• On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer
bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall, Remove towels and/or
newspapers,
• If the frost issoft, remove by using a plastic scraper, If frost is glazed and hard, fill
deep panswith hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close the freezer
door. Frost should soften in about t 5 minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Cleaning
the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1,136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts and door gasketwith the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water, Rinse and dry. Never use metallic
scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do
not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations: Leavethe freezer operating during vacations of less than three
weeks,
Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months, remove atl food
and unplug the power cord, Clean and dry the interior thoroughly, To prevent
odor and mold growth, leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if
necessary.
Moving: Disconnectthepowercord plugfromthewalloutlet, Removefoods, then
defrost, and clean the freezer, Secure atl loose items such as base panel, baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage, In the moving
vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement.
Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
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