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Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the
appliance with a solution of 2 tablespoons of
baking soda in 1 quart (1.136 litres) warm
water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of
the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area
of the controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda
solution mentioned above, or mild detergent
and warm water. Rinse and dry.
Never
use
metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive
cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface.
Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with
a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food.
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces.
Do not touch interior metal surfaces with
wet or damp hands.
CARE AND CLEANING
Between Defrostings
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
Appliance must be unplugged (to avoid
electrical hazard) from power source when
cleaning unit.
Other Precautions
• To defrost appliance, always unplug
unit first.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
•
Turning the control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect
power to other electrical components.
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean the appli-
ance when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumu-
lated. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on
the upper part of the unit due to warm, moist
air entering the appliance when the door is
opened. Remove food and leave the door open
when defrosting the unit.
If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic
scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, fill deep
pans with hot water and place them on the appli-
ance bottom. Close the door. Frost should soften
in about 15 minutes. Place towels or newspapers
on the bottom to catch the frost. The frost will
loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or newspa-
pers. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Unscrew the drain plug inside the unit, and
unscrew the outside defrost drain plug. Place a
shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost water
will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water
does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs
when defrosting and cleaning are completed.
