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Freezer Optional
Features
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Slide-Aside Basket
Tilt-Out Shelf
Slide-Aside Basket (chest models)
This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer,
slide the basket aside or lift out.
Divider/Drain Pan (chest models)
The Divider/Drain Pan doubles as a convenient storage area and serves as a shallow
drain pan when defrosting. To remove, lift pan straight up out of the supports, and out
of the chest.
Fast Freezing Shelves (upright models)
These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly and allow cold air to
constantly circulate throughout the freezer. Do not use sharp metal objects such as ice
picks or scrapers to clean the shelves. This could damage the shelves and reduce their
cooling ability. These shelves are not adjustable.
Tilt-Out Shelf
This shelf is located inside on the freezer door and provides additional storage space.
To access an item, tilt top of "basket" shelf down.
Drop Front (upright models)
The Drop Front, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate compartment
for small irregular shaped items or large, bulky items. Lift the front up and out to remove.
Drain Pan
Drain Tube
Drain
Pan
Drain Tube
Figure 2
Figure 1
U09 Models
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Care and Cleaning
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch interior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned
occasionally.
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
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t 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.
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On upright models
with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove drain plug on the inside floor
of the freezer by pulling straight out. To access external drain tube on models with a
base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the drain tube
near the left center under the freezer. Place a shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost
water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. A ½ inch
garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain. If your
model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware
stores. Replace the drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed. If the
drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer.
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On chest models
with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan
(some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can
be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (Figure 3). If your model is not
equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. Pull out
the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 4).
Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow.
Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.
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On models without a defrost drain,
place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch
the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove 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.
Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
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Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical hazard) from power source when
defrosting unit.
