Optional Features
Care & Cleanincj
Adjustable
interior
Shelves
(some upright models)
Multi-position
adjustable
interior shelves
can be moved
to any position
for larger
or
smaller
packages.
The shipping
spacers
that
stabilize
the shelves for shipping
may be
removed
and discarded.
®
Smart
Basket
TM
System
{some
chest
rnodels)
This basket
helps organize
odd-shaped
items. To reach
other
packages
in the
freezer,
slide the basket
aside or lift out.
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CAUTION
Damp
objects
stick to cold metal
surfaces.
Do not touch interior
metal
surfaces
with
wet or damp
hands.
Some upright
freezers
are frost-free
and defrost
automatically,
but should
be
cleaned
occasionally.
Between Defrostings
To avoid
frequent
defrosting,
occasionally
use a plastic
scraper
to remove
frost. Scrape
with a pulling
motion.
Never use a metal
instrument to remove
frost.
Defrosting
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CAUTION
Freezer
must be unplugged
(to avoid
electrical
hazard)
from power
source
when
defrosting
unit.
It is important
to defrost
and clean
the
freezer
when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost
has
accumulated.
Frost may tend to accumulate
faster
on the upper
part of the freezer
due
to warm,
moist air entering
the freezer
when
the door
is opened.
Remove food
and leave
the door
open when
defrosting
the freezer.
To Defrost
Upright
Models
with Defrost
Drain:
Remove
the drain
plug on the inside
floor
of the freezer
by pulling
it straight
out.
To access external
drain tube on models with
a base panel, first remove the two screws
from the base panel. Locate the drain tube
near the left center under the freezer.
Place a shallow
pan under the drain
tube. Defrost
water
will drain
out. Check
the pan occasionaffy
so water
does not
overflow
(see figure
1).
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