Complete Owner's Guide

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CARE AND CLEANING
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations: Leave the unit operating
during vacations of less than 3 weeks.
Long Vacations: If the appliance will not
be used for several months, remove all
food and unplug the power cord. Clean
and dry the interior thoroughly. Leave the
door open slightly, blocking it open if nec-
essary, to prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving: Disconnect the power cord
plug from the wall outlet. Remove foods,
defrost, and clean the appliance. Secure
all loose items such as the base panel,
baskets, and shelves by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage. In
the moving vehicle, secure the unit in an
upright position to prevent movement.
Also protect the outside of the appliance
with a blanket, or a similar item.
Some upright freezers are frost-free
and defrost automatically but should be
cleaned occasionally.
Cleaning the Inside
Wash inside surfaces of the unit with a
solution of 2 tbsp. (25 g) of baking soda
in 1 qt. (1 l) 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.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments, which can scratch the
appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. You can remove any glue
left from the tape with a mixture of warm
water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of the tape
already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE
SERIAL PLATE.
WARNING
If you leave the door open while on
vacation, make certain children cannot get
into the appliance and become entrapped.
WARNING
Do not open the door unnecessarily if
the unit is o for several hours.
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch interior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.