Cleaning The Outside; Vacation And Moving Tips; Cleaning The Inside - Kenmore 253.17202 Series Use & Care Manual

Care & Cleaning
• 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.

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the
freezer with a solution of 2 tbsp. (25 g) of
baking soda in 1 qt. (1 l) 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.
Figure 4

Cleaning the Outside

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry
with a clean soft cloth.
WARNING
If leaving the freezer lid open while on
vacation, make certain that children cannot
get into the freezer and become entrapped.

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.
Moving: When moving the freezer, follow
these guidelines to prevent damage:
• Disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet.
• Remove foods, then defrost, and clean
the freezer.
• Secure all loose items such as base panel,
baskets, and shelves by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
• In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an
upright position to prevent movement. Also
protect outside of freezer with a blanket,
or similar item.
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