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CARE AND CLEANING
• 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 2 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.
CAUTION
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 Defrosting
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.
CAUTION
Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical
hazard) from power source when defrosting unit.
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.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
• The appliance should
be located in the
coolest area of the
room, away from heat
producing appliances or
heating ducts, and out
of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool
to room temperature before placing in the
unit. Overloading the appliance forces the
compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze
too slowly may lose quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe
containers dry before placing them in the
unit. This cuts down on frost build-up inside
the unit.
• Shelves and baskets should not be lined with
aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making
the freezer less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door
openings and extended searches. Remove as
many items as needed at one time, and close
door as soon as possible.
Compressor-Mounted Drain Pan
(most upright frost-free models)
Most upright frost-free freezers are equipped with
a compressor-mounted drain pan that collects
condensate during each defrost cycle. This
compressor-mounted drain pan takes advantage
of the heat generated by the compressor to
evaporate condensate water, so there is no need
to empty the pan during each defrost cycle.
Drain Pan
Compressor
OPTIONAL FEATURES
