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Leave the freezer door open slightly,
blocking it open if necessary, to prevent
odor and mold growth.
Moving:
When moving the freezer, follow these
guidelines to prevent damage:
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Disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet.
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Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the
freezer.
•
Secure all loose items such as base panel,
baskets, and shelves by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
•
In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an
upright position to prevent movement. Also
protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or
similar item.
To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain:
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Place towels or newspapers on the freezer
bottom to catch the frost. The frost will
loosen and fall.
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Remove the 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.
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Close the freezer door/lid. Frost should
soften in about 15 minutes.
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Repeat this procedure is necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the
freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of
baking soda in one quart (1.1 liters) warm
water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out
of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the
area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts and door basket
with the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring
pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline
solutions on any surface. Do not wash
removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with
a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments, which can scratch the freezer
surface when removing adhesive labels. Any
glue left from the tape can be removed with
a mixture of warm water and mild detergent,
or touch the residue with the sticky side of
the tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE
THE SERIAL PLATE.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations:
•
Leave the freezer operating during
vacations of less than three weeks.
Long Vacations:
If the freezer will not be used for several
months:
•
Remove all food and unplug the power
cord.
•
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will
stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is
kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack
seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer
every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under
Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for
local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and
use caution when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see
Freezer Does Not Run in the Troubleshooting
Guide. If you cannot solve the problem, call an
authorized servicer immediately.
If the freezer remains off for several hours,
follow the directions above for the use of dry
ice during a power failure. If necessary, take
the food to a local locker plant until the freezer
is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages
under
Frozen Food Locker Plants.
CARE AND CLEANING
NOTE
Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if
freezer is off for several hours.
WARNING
If leaving the freezer door open while on
vacation, make certain that children cannot
get into the freezer and become entrapped.
POWER FAILURE/
FREEZER FAILURE
