10
Maintenance
and
Cleaning
Freezers
should
be
defrosted
whenever
¼
to
½
inch
of
frost
has
accumulated.
Use
the
procedures
in
the
defrosting
section
starting
at
the
bottom
of
this
page
for
best
results.
Refrigerators
require
little
maintenance
but
should
be
cleaned
periodically
to
keep
them
running
efficiently.
Use
the
cleaning
agents
and
suggestions
in
this
table
for
best
results.
CLEANING
PART
CLEANING
AGENTS
TIPS
AND
PRECAUTIONS
Interior
and
Door
Liners
Soap
and
water
Baking
soda
and
water
Use
2
tablespoons
of
baking
soda
in
1
quart
of
warm
water
Be
sure
to
wring
excess
water
out
of
sponge
or
cloth
before
cleaning
around
controls,
light
bulb
or
any
electrical
parts.
Door
Gaskets
Soap
and
water
Wipe
gaskets
and
their
seating
surfaces
with
a
clean
soft
cloth
Shelves
Soap
and
water
Do
not
wash
removable
shelves
in
dishwasher
Exterior
and
Handles
Soap
and
water
Non
Abrasive
Glass
Cleaner
Do
not
use
commercial
household
cleaners,
ammonia,
or
alcohol
to
clean
handles
Use
a
soft
cloth
to
clean
smooth
handles
Do
not
use
a
dry
cloth
to
clean
smooth
handles
DEFROSTING
(FREEZERS
AND
COMBO
UNITS
ONLY)
It
is
important
to
defrost
and
clean
the
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.
Between
defrost
evolutions;
you
can
minimize
frost
build
‐
up
by
using
a
plastic
scraper
to
remove
frost.
Scrape
with
a
pulling
motion.
Never
use
a
metal
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.
