Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about ‘/n inch (6 mm] thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In hrgh humrdtty areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost and clean:
6 Clean freezer according to the following
I. Turn Temperature Control to OFF
directions
2 Unplug power cord
3. Place a shallow pan (sides no higherthanl inch] on
floor under drain hole in bottom of freezer.
CAUTION: Do not place pan under the
right hand side of the freezer. Coils under
the ireezer could be damaged and sharp
edges ot the freezer could cause per-
sonal iniurv.
4. Take out all food and removable parts
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food wtll
stay frozen for several hours
5 Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost Keep door open Ice cun be re-
moved in large pieces as It melts Direct air from
electric fan Into freezer to speed defrosting
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
(baskets)
Outside
Inside walls
Door liner and gasket
Condenser coils
Mrld detergent and
warm water
Sponge, cloth or
paper towel, mild
detergent, warm water
After defrosting:
1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2 Plug in power cord
3 See directrons for ‘Setting the Temperature Con-
trol:’ page 5
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Wash with worm water and a mild detergent
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Rinse and dry.
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Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Plastic scraper, pans of
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Use plastic scraper to remove frost
hot-water, electric fan,
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Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open
sponge or towel, baking
to speed melting Directing air from an electric
soda and warm water
fan tnto freezer will also help.
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Wash with solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1 quart ( 95 L) warm water
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Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm water
paper towel; mild deter-
* Rinse and dry
gent and worm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Vacuum cleaner,
using the brush
attachment.
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Slide freezer out away from the wall
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Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer, everv two or 3 months.
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