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Care and Cleaning
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
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres) 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 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.
Figure 3
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch interior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
HOSE
ADAPTOR
DEFROST
DRAIN
PLUG
CA
CA
CA
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CAUTION
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Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical hazard) from power source
when defrosting unit.
Drain Pan
Drain Tube
Drain
Pan
Drain Tube
Figure 2
Figure 1
U09 Models
Only
