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Between Defrostings
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean freezer when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated.
Frost may tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist
air entering the freezer when the door is opened. Remove food and leave the door
open when defrosting the freezer.
To use the defrost drain, place a shallow pan beneath the drain outlet (Figure 7). Pull out the
drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 8). Defrost
water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. Replace the
drain plugs when defrosting is completed.
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. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Cleaning
After defrosting, wash inside and outside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 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 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.
Replace parts and food.
Care and Cleaning
DEFROST
DRAIN PLUG
If a power failure occurs,
pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer
every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice," "Dairies," or "Ice Cream
Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when
handling dry ice.
Do not open freezer lid
unnecessarily if freezer is
off for several hours.
Power Failure
Energy Saving Idea
The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
DRAIN
PLUG
Figure 7
Figure 8
PAN
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