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Part number 20079, Rev 0
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instrument to remove frost. Never use a damp cloth or wet hands as they will stick to the inside
surfaces when cold. When defrosting becomes necessary, disconnect freezer from power
source by unplugging to avoid electrical hazard.
DO NOT ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT
. Remove
the product and leave the door open while defrosting the freezer.
Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the
freezer by pulling straight out. To access the 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 the pan occasionally to ensure it does
not overflow. A ½ inch garden hose adaptor (available
at most hardware stores) can be used to drain the
freezer directly into a floor drain. Replace the drain
plug when defrosting is complete so warm air does not
enter the freezer through the hole.
Defrosting tips
– If the frost is soft, remove it with a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and
hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them inside on the freezer bottom. Close the
freezer door. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure as necessary until
all frost is removed.
After defrosting
- replace the drain plugs (if applicable) and remove any towels, tools, or pans
from the interior of the freezer. Clean the interior and exterior of the unit using the cleaning
suggestions on the previous page. Plug the unit back in and restore it to service per the
operation section of this manual.