Defrosting Your Freezer - Kenmore 19702 Use & Care Manual

Defrosting Your Freezer
• For the most efficient operation and minimumenergy consumption, defrost the
freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive ( r/4to r/'2inch thick).
• Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.
CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp
or metallic instrumentto remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the
warranty. We recommend using the plastic scraper provided with your unit.
• Removethe frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
• Turnthe thermostat knob to "OFF".
• Unplug the freezen The Power Supply light should be off (green light out).
® During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet.
• Removethe drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out.
® Place a shallow pan or drip tray outside drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.
(See the diagram below)
Drain outlet
Drip Tray
Drain outlet
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