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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Your Freezer
• Outside. Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside
of the freezer is a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free
for years. Apply a coat of appliance polish wax when the
freezer is new and then at least twice a year. Appliance
polish wax also works well to remove tape residue from
freezer surfaces.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the freezer with a soiled dishwashing
cloth or wet towel. Do not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners containing bleach.
NOTICE: Care should be taken in moving the freezer away
from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed
surfaces.
• Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least once a
year. We recommend that the freezer be unplugged before
cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of switches,
lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution–about a
tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry. Do not use cleaning
powders or other abrasive cleaners. DO NOT wash
removable parts in a dishwasher.
An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale
freezer odors. Change the box every three months.
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. DO NOT touch interior metal surfaces with wet
or damp hands.
In Case of Extended Power Failure
• Keep freezer lid closed. Your freezer will keep food frozen
for 24 hours provided warm air is not admitted.
• If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours or more, add dry
ice. Leave ice in large pieces. Add more ice as required.
CAUTION
Handling of dry ice can cause freezing of
the hands—gloves or other protection is recommended.
• If dry ice is not available, move food to a frozen food locker
temporarily—until power is restored.
Preparing to Move
Turn the temperature control to OFF. Disconnect the power
cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove foods, defrost (on
Manual Defrost models) and clean the freezer.
Secure all loose items such as baskets by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure freezer stays in upright position during actual
moving and during transportation. The freezer must be
secured during transportation to prevent movement.
Protect outside of freezer with blanket.
Preparing for Vacation
To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be sure
your house power is not turned off. For sure protection of
freezer contents, you may want to ask a neighbor to check
the power supply and freezer operation every 24 hours.
For extended vacations or absences, you may prefer to
move your frozen foods to a storage locker temporarily. If
your freezer is to be left empty, disconnect power cord plug
from wall outlet. To prevent formation of odors, place open
box of baking soda in freezer and leave freezer lid open.
Save Money and Energy
• The freezer 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
freezer. Overloading the freezer
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 freezer. This cuts down on frost
buildup inside the freezer.
• Freezer baskets should not be lined with aluminum foil,
wax paper or paper towels. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the freezer less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid openings and
extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at
one time, and close the lid as soon as possible.
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