Care And Cleaning - Kenmore Freezer Use & Care Manual

FLASH DEFROST
(SOME MODELS)
NOTE: The Temp Alarm should be turned off when freezer is
being defrosted. The Flash Defrost feature will defrost the
freezer in a fraction of the time usually required. To defrost,
remove all food, and follow these steps:
• Pull out the Flash Defrost plunger. Leave door open while
defrosting. (Closing the freezer lid/door will push in the
plunger, and the Flash Defrost will be turned off.)
• Push the Flash Defrost plunger in to restart freezer after
defrosting.
• Turn on the Temp Alarm after freezer has reached freezing
temperatures.
Flash Defrost Plunger - Chest Models

CARE AND CLEANING

Damp objects stick to
cold metal surfaces. Do not touch
interior metal surfaces with wet or
damp hands.
Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automati-
cally, but should be cleaned occasionally.
BETWEEN DEFROSTINGS
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic
scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion.
Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.
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Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical hazard)
from power source when defrosting unit.
Plunger
Flash Defrost Plunger - Upright Models
It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to ½
inch of frost has accumulated. Frost may tend to accumu-
late faster on the upper part of the freezer due to warm,
moist air entering the freezer when the door is opened.
Remove food and leave the door open when defrosting the
freezer.
• On upright models with a defrost drain (Figures 1a and
1b), remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the
freezer by pulling straight out. To access the external
drain tube on models with a base panel, first remove the
two screws from the base panel. Locate the drain tube
near the left center under the freezer. Place a shallow
pan under the drain tube. Defrost water will drain out.
Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. A ½
inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the
freezer directly into a floor drain.If your model is not
equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most
hardware stores. Replace the drain plug when defrosting
and cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open,
warm air may enter the freezer.
Drain Pan
Figure 1a
Drain
Pan
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Drain Tube
U09 Models
Only
Drain Tube
Figure 1b