Power Failure / Freezer Failure - Kenmore 253.18502 Use & Care Manual

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Care and Clear|ing
/ Power Failure-
Freezer
Failure
_
WARNING
if leaving
the freezer
lid open while
on vacation,
make
certain that children
cannot get into the freezer
and become entrapped.
To Defrost Models
without
Defrost Drain:
*
Place towels or newspapers
on the freezer
bottom
to
catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall.
*
Remove the towels and/or
newspapers.
If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper.
If the frost is glazed
and hard, fill deep
pans with hot
water
and place them on the freezer
bottom.
Close the freezer
lid. Frost should soften in about fifteen
(15) 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 basket
with 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.
NOTE
Do not open freezer
lid unnecessarily
if freezer
is off: for
several hours.
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:
*
Leave the freezer
operating
during vacations
of less
than three weeks.
Long Vacations:
if the freezer
will not be used for several
months:
Remove all food
and unplug the power cord.
Clean and dry the interior
thoroughly.
Leave the freezer
lid open slightly, blocking
it open if
necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.

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