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CHEST FREEZER CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this
warning may result in death or injury.
Exterior
Clean all exterior surfaces with a mix of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent,
and a soft cloth. If necessary, clean the lid gasket and the recessed handle with an old
toothbrush, warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent.
Cabinet surround
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To maximise operating efficiency regularly vacuum the flooring around your appliance.
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Cleaning behind the appliance is required once or twice a year. More frequent cleaning
may be necessary for dusty homes or those with pets shedding hair.
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To do this switch off and unplug the appliance and pull the appliance out from the wall.
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Vacuum the flooring behind your appliance to remove dust accumulation. Use a dry lint-
free cloth to clean the appliance walls and surrounding cabinetry.
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After cleaning, plug in and switch on. Push the appliance into position.
Interior
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It is important to keep the interior of the freezer clean to help prevent food from
becoming contaminated during storage.
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The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be
carried out.
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Remove the baskets from the freezer. Wash in warm water and detergent; rinse in clean
water and dry before replacing.
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Wipe over the interior surfaces with warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent.
Alternatively you can use 1tsp baking soda dissolved in 500ml of warm water. Rinse with
clean water. Use a toothbrush for the lid gasket.
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To help remove “old stale freezer” smells add a few drops of vanilla essence or vinegar
to the water before cleaning.
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Do not use harsh, abrasive cloths on any part of the appliance.
IMPORTANT!
Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack
the plastic components of your appliance and cause them to crack. It is important
to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any
components inside and outside your appliance. Avoid using anti-bacterial cleaning
products on either the interior or exterior of the cabinet as they may cause rusting of
metal components and cracking of plastic components.
