User Maintenance Instructions
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
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 &
Cleaner
(Cat. No.
is available
from
Appliance Parts Marts.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
appliance polish wax or mild liquid
detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth.
not
wipe the freezer with a soiled
cloth or wet towel.
not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners con-
taining bleach.
Caution–Care should be taken in
moving the freezer away from the
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
It is recommended
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
not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners.
When you goon
vacation
To maintain freezer in operation
during vacations,
power is
For sure
protection of freezer contents, you
may want to ask a neighbor to check
the power supply and freezer oper-
ation every 48 hours.
For extended vacations or absences,
you may prefer to move your frozen
foods to a storage
If freezer is to be left empty, turn
temperature control to OFF and dis-
connect power cord plug from wall
receptacle. To prevent formation of
odors, place open box of baking
soda in freezer and leave freezer
door open.
When freezer is not operating,
can be left in an unheated house or
room without damage to cabinet or
mechanism.
When you move
Disconnect power cord plug from
wall receptacle. Remove foods,
defrost and clean freezer.
all loose items such as grille
and shelves by taping them securely
in place to prevent damage.
Be sure freezer stays in
upright
position
during actual moving
and in van. Freezer must be secured
in van to prevent movement. Protect
outside of freezer with blanket.
In case of extended
power failure:
Keep freezer door closed. Your
freezer will keep food frozen for
24 hours provided warm air is not
admitted.
2. If freezer is out of operation for
24 hours or more, add dry ice. Leave
ice in large pieces and place it on
top of food on each shelf so cold air
will flow down over all the food. Add
more ice as required.
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can
cause freezing of the hands—gloves
or other protection is recommended.
3.
ice is not available,
move
food to a frozen food locker tempor-
arily—until power is restored.
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