11
Caring for Your Freezer
Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few
things you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your
freezer properly.
Cleaning manual-defrost models
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost
has built up to about
1
⁄
4
inch (6 mm) thick-
ness. Complete defrosting and cleaning
should be done at least once a year. In high
humidity areas, your freezer may need more
frequent defrosting and cleaning.
!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
•
Turning the Temperature Control to
OFF does not remove power to the
unit. Failure to unplug the power cord
before cleaning or servicing freezer
could result in electrical shock.
•
Do not place electrical devices in
freezer when defrosting. Shock or
injury can occur.
•
Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other
sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer.
Damage can occur.
•
Do not use abrasive cleaners on your
freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches, or
cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts. Damage can occur.
1. Turn Temperature Control to OFF, and
unplug power cord.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food
in several layers of newspaper and cover
with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for
several hours.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler, additional
refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
3. For models with a drain system: Re-
move the base grille (see page 9) and
reach under the unit to pull the drain hose
out through the opening. Place a shallow
pan under the drain hose. Remove the
drain cap inside the freezer.
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to
avoid water overflow. Have a second pan
handy for easier emptying of drain pan.
For models without a drain system: Use
a large sponge or plastic baster to remove
excess water from the freezer bottom. You
might want to have a pan close by to wring
the sponge or empty the baster into.
4. Place pans of hot water in freezer with
door open to speed melting. Directing air
from an electric fan into freezer will also
help. Do not place fan in freezer.
5. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
6. Wipe water from walls with a towel or
sponge.
7. Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to
1 quart (0.95 L) warm water.
8. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
9. Use a sponge, cloth, or paper towel and
mild detergent in warm water to clean
outside of freezer, door liner, and gasket.
10. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
11. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of
freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Wax may damage them.
12. For models with a drain system:
Replace the drain hose, drain cap, and
base grille.
13. Replace all frozen food.
14. Plug in power cord, and refer to “Setting
the temperature control” on page 7.
