Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about �/p inch (6 mm] thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting.
To defrost and clean:
I. Unplug power cord. 2. Take out all food and removable parts. 4. Clean freezer directions. according to the following
in several layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. Food will stay frozen several hours. 3. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be removed in large pieces as it melts. Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages
After defrosting:
1. Plug in power cord. 2. Return food packages.
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Part Removable (shelves) parts
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water.
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How to clean
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper towel; mild detergent; appliance wax [or good auto paste wax].
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleansers.
Rinse and dry. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Waxtng palnted metal surfaces provides rust protection. II% .j=,*.. .-+.-.$a- �a,irw cj- _,., I Llr >*1 Inside walls
Plastic scraper, pans of hot water, electric fan, sponge or towel, baking soda and warm water 0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost. l Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help. l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water l Rinse and dry
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Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. DO NOT USEan ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts.
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Door liner and gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel; mild detergent and warm water.
Wash with warm water and mild detergent. * Rinse and dry.
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