Cleaning And Maintenance
General
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm
water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe
down your freezer.
• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated
detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may
dissolve, damage and/or discolor your freezer.
Door Gaskets
• Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions.
Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket
pliable and assure a good seal.
Power Interruptions
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other
causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs.
When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for
a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer. Clean
freezer before reusing.
Vacation And Moving Care
• For long vacations or absences, empty food from freezer, move the temperature
DIAL to the OFF position and clean the door gaskets according to “General
cleaning” section. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving
always move the freezer vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible
damage to the sealed system could occur.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning.
Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.
CAUTION
Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.
WARNING
If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled
or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing.
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PROPER FREEZER CARE AND CLEANING
