and Cleaning
Protect the paint finish. The
finish on the outside of the freezer
is a high quality, baked-on paint
finish. With proper care, it will stay
new-looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of appliance polish
wax when the freezer is new and
then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No.
is available
from
Appliance Parts
Marts.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
appliance polish wax or mild liquid
detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do
not wipe the freezer with a soiled
cloth or wet towel. Do
not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners
containing bleach.
Caution—Take care in moving the
freezer away from the wall. All
types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings and those with
embossed surfaces.
Clean your freezer at least once
a year. Before cleaning the inside,
be sure to remove the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
To clean the inside of the freezer,
follow Defrosting Instruction #5
on page 11.
When you goon
vacation
To maintain freezer in operation
during vacations,
be sure your
house power is
turned
For sure protection of freezer
contents, you may want to ask a
neighbor to check the power
supply and freezer operation every
48
hours.
For extended vacations or
absences, you may prefer to move
your frozen foods to a storage
locker temporarily. If your freezer is
to be left empty, disconnect power
cord plug from wall outlet. To prevent
formation of odors, place open box
of baking soda in freezer and leave
freezer lid open.
When the freezer is not
operating, it can be left in an
unheated house or room without
damage to cabinet or mechanism.
When you move
Disconnect the power cord plug
from the wall outlet. Remove foods,
defrost and clean the freezer.
Be sure the freezer stays in an
during actual
moving and in the van. The freezer
must be secured in the van to
prevent movement. Protect the
outside of the freezer with a blanket.
In
of extended
failure:
1. Keep the freezer lid closed. Your
freezer will keep food frozen for 24
hours if you keep the warm air out.
2. If the freezer is out of operation
for 24 hours or more, add dry ice.
Leave ice in large pieces and place
it on top of the food. Add more ice
as required.
WARNING:
Handling of dry ice
can cause freezing of the
gloves or other protection is
recommended.
3. If dry ice is not available,
move food to a frozen food locker
temporarily until power is restored.
An open box of baking soda in the
freezer will absorb stale freezer
odors. Change the box every three
months.
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