OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
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Quick-Freezing
For quick-freezing small amounts of food, place it in direct contact with any refrigerated
surface. For quick-freezing large amounts of food, turn
control dial to “MAX” and
return it to the regular setting after freezing is completed.
Never freeze more than 3 pounds (1.5 kg) of food per cubic foot of freezer capacity
at one time.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Inside and Outside
and empty the freezer. Wash the inside with warm water and
baking soda solution—about two tablespoons of baking soda to a
quart of water. Then rinse and dry.
Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents, scouring powder or
spray cleaners inside the freezer—they may cause odors.
Wash ice trays, drip tray and shelves with mild detergent solution and
dry them with a soft cloth.
Wipe the outside of the freezer with a soft cloth dampened with soapy
water or Appliance Polish Wax Cleaner, available from GE Appliance
Service and Parts Centers.
Use only mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket.
Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzene or the like for
cleaning any part of the freezer. Boiling water and benzene may
deform or damage plastic pacts.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your freezer in your automatic
dishwasher.
The condenser is located on the back of the freezer. To maintain the
freezer at peak performance, clean the condenser at least twice a year,
a
vacuum cleaner with its dusting attachment.
Defrosting
Defrost whenever frost becomes
(6 mm) thick.
Never use a sharp or pointed instrument to remove frost
as it may damage the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer.
To defrost, remove food and ice trays. Be sure to keep the drip tray
in place. Then set the temperature control dial to the “OFF’ position
and disconnect power to the freezer.
Leave the freezer door open until defrosting is completed. To speed up
defrosting, place pans of hot water on freezer shelves and wipe with
warm towel or sponge.
After defrosting, remove drip tray and dispose of water. Clean the
intenor and return drip tray. Then turn the temperature control back to
the original setting.
After operating temperature has been reached, return food and ice
trays to the freezer.
In Case of Extended Power Failure:
1. Keep freezer door closed. Your freezer will keep food frozen for
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause your hands to freeze.
hours provided warm air is not admitted.
Gloves or other protection is recommended.
2. If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours or more, add dry ice.
3. If dry ice is not available, move food to a frozen food locker
Leave ice in large pieces. Add more ice as required.
temporarily-until power is restored.
PREPARATION
Location
Clearance
This freezer is designed for free-standing installation only.
Allow the following
It should not be recessed or built-in.
Back 4“ ( 10 cm)
Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough to support it
when it is
loaded.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.
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minimum clearance for proper air circulation:
Top 4“ ( 10 cm)
Side lZ2° (1.25 cm).