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Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost
automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally.
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.
Defrosting
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 the 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.
To Defrost Upright Models with
Defrost Drain:
• Remove the drain plug on the inside floor
of the freezer by pulling it straight out.
•
To access external drain tube on models with
a base panel, first remove the two 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 the pan
occasionally so water does not overflow
(see figure 1).
•
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
To Defrost Chest Models with
Defrost Drain:
•
Place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain
Pan (if equipped) beneath the drain outlet.
Pull out the outside drain plug (see figure
2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be
used to drain the freezer directly into a
floor drain (see 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 (see
figure 4). Defrost water will drain out. Check
pan occasionally so water does not overflow.
•
Replace the drain plugs when defrosting
and cleaning are completed. If the drain is
left open, warm air may enter the freezer.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do
not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or
damp hands.
Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical
hazard) from power source when defrosting unit.
cleaning are completed. If the drain is left
open, warm air may enter the freezer.
Drain Pan
Drain Tube
Figure 1
Defrost
Drain Plug
Pan
Figure 2
Hose
Adaptor
Defrost
Drain
Plug
Figure 3
Drain
Plug
Figure 4
