Owners Manual

8
Defrosting your Freezer
• For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the
frost on the freezer walls is excessive or ¼ to ½ inch thick.
• Choose a time when the stock of frozen items is low.
CAUTION: Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use
a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will
void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
To Defrost:
1. Remove the stored items from the freezer and place them in another cooling device while your
appliance defrosts.
2. Unplug the freezer.
3. Remove the drain plug on the floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. During defrosting, the
ice melts into the cabinet. Leave the door open.
4. Place a shallow pan outside the drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.
5. Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
6. Clean and thoroughly dry the interior of the freezer.
7. Replace the drainage plug on the inside floor.
8. Close the door and plug in the freezer.
9. Reset the thermostat to the desired setting.
10. Allow several hours for the cabinet to cool down.
11. Return food to the freezer, wiping off packages if they are covered with moisture.
NOTE: Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help speed the process.
Also, pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will speed melting. If you must use a
scraper, it should be plastic and not wood or metal. Use caution: it is very easy to damage
the freezer compartment and void your warranty
Key Eject Lock
To lock or unlock the appliance, you must hold the key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring
loaded, so the key cannot be left in the lock.
If the key is lost, contact your dealer or Accucold for a replacement. Always give the model and
serial number of your appliance when requesting the replacement key. Keys for most models can be
ordered online at www.accucold.com/support.
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