Cleaning The Inside; Cleaning The Outside; Vacation And Moving Tips - Kenmore 253.28452 User Manual

Care & Cleaning
Defrost
Drain
Plug
• Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer (see
figure 4). Defrost water will drain out. Check
pan occasionally so water does not overflow.
Drain
Plug
• Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and
cleaning are completed. If the drain is left
open, warm air may enter the freezer.
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 door/lid. Frost should
soften in about fifteen (15) minutes.
• Repeat this procedure is necessary.
Hose
Adaptor
Figure 3
Figure 4

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer
with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda
in one quart (1.1 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 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.

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 door open slightly, blocking
it open if necessary, to prevent odor and
mold growth.
WARNING
If leaving the freezer door open while on
vacation, make certain that children cannot
get into the freezer and become entrapped.
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