6 49-60702-4USING THE FREEZER: 'HIURVWLQJ,QVWUXFWLRQV Defrosting InstructionsIn most climates, defrosting will be necessary only abouttwice a year.To have your freezer operate most efficiently, do notSHUPLWPRUHWKDQ´ PP WKLFNQHVVRIIURVWWRaccumulate on the shelves.To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula orscraper.Do not use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edgedinstrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer.Do not use any electrical device in defrosting yourfreezer.For Complete Defrosting1. Turn the temperature control to far left OFF settingand unplug the freezer.2. Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes,LQVXODWHGEDJVSLFQLFFRROHUVHWF8VHWRZHOVDQGnewspapers for insulation as needed.3. With the door/lid open, use pans of hot water tospeed loosening of frost. Remove large pieces beforethey melt.Chest models have a defrost water drain at the front.NOTE: Water may drip from the back flange of thelid cover during defrosting. This is normal. Ice buildsup in the lid insulation when the lid is open for addingor removing food, and melts during the defrostingoperation.4. Sponge excess water from the bottom of the freezeras it collects to prevent overflowing.5. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (seeCare and Cleaning).6. Replace the drain plug inside the cabinet and the capRQWKHGHIURVWGUDLQ)ROGRYHUDQGGU\WKHJDVNHWRQthe hinge side of the lid.7. Plug in the freezer. Return the temperature control toits previous position and return food to the freezer.WARNING )UHH]HUPXVWEHXQSOXJJHGWRDYRLGelectrical hazard from power source when defrostingunit.

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