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Care and C eaning
continued
HOSE
DEFROST
DRAIN
'
PLUG
Figure
3
Cleaning
the Inside
After defrosting,
wash
inside
surfaces
of the freezer
with a solution
of two tablespoons
of baking
soda in one 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.
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Freezer Failure
WARNtN@
If leaving freezer door open while on
vacation, make certain that children
cannot get into the freezer and become
entrapped,
Do not open freezer door unnecessarily
if freezer is off for several hours,
Vacation
and Moving
Tips
Short Vacations:
Leave the freezer operating
during vacations
of less than three weeks.
Long
Vacations:
If the freezer
will not be used for several
months,
remove
al! food and
unplug
the power
cord. Clean and dry the interior
thoroughly.
To prevent
odor and mold
growth,
leave the freezer
door open
slightly,
blocking
it open
if necessary.
Moving:
Disconnect
the power
cord
plug from
the wall outlet.
Remove
foods,
then
defrost,
and clean the freezer.
Secure
all loose items such as base panel, baskets,
and
shelves
by taping
them
securely
in place
to prevent
damage.
In the moving
vehicle,
secure
freezer
in an upright
position,
and secure
to prevent
movement.
Also
protect
outside
of freezer
with
a blanket,
or similar
item.
If a power
failure
occurs,
frozen
foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer
is kept closed.
If the power
failure
continues,
pack seven or eight pounds
of dry ice into
the freezer
every 24 hours.
Look in the Yellow
Pages
under
"Dry Ice," "Dairies,"
or "Ice
Cream
Manufacturers"
for local dry ice suppliers.
Always
wear gloves
and use caution
when
handling
dry ice.
If the freezer
has stopped
operating,
see "Freezer
does not run" in the Avoid
Service
Checklist
Section
of this manual.
If you cannot
solve
the problem,
call an authorized
servicer
immediately.
If the freezer
remains
off for several
hours,
follow
the directions
above
for the use of dry
ice during a power failure.
If necessary,
take the food to a local locker plant until the freezer
is ready
to operate.
Look
in the Yellow
Pages
under "Frozen
Food Locker
Plants."