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ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
• The appliance 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 unit. Overloading the
appliance 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
unit. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the unit.
• Shelves and baskets should not be lined
with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the freezer less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door
openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and
close door as soon as possible.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces.
Do not touch interior metal surfaces with
wet or damp hands.
Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost
automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally.
Between Defrosting
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.
CAUTION
Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid
electrical hazard) from power source when
defrosting unit.
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 2 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 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).
Figure 1
Drain Pan
Drain Tube
Defrost Drain
Figure 2
CARE AND CLEANING
