Care And Maintenance; Cleaning Your Freezer; Vacation Time; Moving Your Freezer - Kenmore 19702 Use & Care Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Freezer
e Prior to installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
• Turnthe temperature control to "OFF",unplug the freezer, remove the food and storage
basket.
• Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda solution.
The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of waten
• Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
• Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently with warm
waten
• The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm waten
• Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
• The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirt4
• It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is defrosted to help keep the unit
odor free and runningefficientl4
Vacation Time
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Removeall the food.
Unplug the freezen
Clean the freezen
Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
Useextreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to children's
Short vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of lessthan three weeks.
Longvacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months,remove all food and
unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold
growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed.
Moving Your Freezer
® Removeallthe food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer.
• Removethe rollers to prevent damage.
• Tapethe doors shut.
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