Caring for Your Freezer
Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few
things you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your
freezer properly.
Cleaning manual-defrost models
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost
has built up to about ‘/4 inch (6 mm) thick-
ness. Complete defrosting and cleaning
should be done at least once a year. In high
humidity areas, your freezer may need more
frequent defrosting and cleaning.
1. Unplug power cord, and turn Tempera-
ture Control to OFF.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food
in several layers of newspaper and cover
with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for
several hours.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler, additional
refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
3. For models with a drain system:
Remove the base grille (see page 10)
and reach under the unit to pull the drain
hose out through the opening. Place a
shallow pan under the drain hose.
Remove the drain cap inside the freezer.
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to
avoid water overflow. Have a second pan
handy for easier emptying of drain pan.
For models without a drain system:
Use a large sponge or plastic baster to
remove excess water from the freezer
bottom. You might want to have a pan
close by to wring the sponge or empty the
baster into.
4. Place pans of hot water in freezer with
door open to speed melting. Directing air
from an electric fan into freezer will also
help. Do not place fan in freezer.
5. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
6. Wipe water from walls with a towel or
sponge.
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
l Turning the Temperature Control to
OFF does not remove power to the
unit. Failure to unplug the power cord
before cleaning or servicing freezer
could result in electrical shock.
l Do not place electrical devices in
freezer when defrosting. Shock or
injury can occur.
l Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other
sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer.
Damage can occur.
l Do not use abrasive cleaners on your
freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches, or
cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts. Damage can occur.
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