Kenmore 253 Owner's Manual page 7

YouMlould defrosI your freezer when [he ffos[
becOnleS ] !_9[)lJck. 12tlr[he|' acc_)ll]l.ila[io)] _vi)]
reduce operating, efficie,wv. How olten you have to
defrost depends on the type and hmounl of food
YOU freeze, t lit-' tempclraI} -{re arid
hUm}dity mid tl_
number!of limes You {)pen and close the freezer.
{Timperk)d behveen defrosting can be extended by
scrapir_g frost every so often with a plastic scrape_:)
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Here is how
GTurn cold control off.
_' Unplug power cord at wall.
o Ret:m:i{,e a ll ffil)zenfood and _vrap in several thick-
nesses Ofnewspaper and place in boxes.
o Rei_iO{,g :drai)i P!Ug. ii::: : i
l_.em0vebase trim !on some models) by pulling
straight ou t.
o The _lrain tube is located near the left center
under the freeze_: The defrost waler can be
collecied ill any suitable shall0w pan,
o Leave door open a nd, wait tiir fl'C.s[ it:'melt.
o On m6deisWith6ut5 riCh'LiSt d rain, place im,,,elS
or ne\vspapers up,the freezer boiiolll to catch the
fl-dsi. ; rite:frost
I {villkiosen i'md fall. l?.em0{;epaper
and/or towels.
*: Place h_wel in bdlt0m of freezer roverdefi'ost
drain'_ lo absorb excess moisture.
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_' Flace pans of hot water on refii gerated shelves.
o Wi ,e w th a cloth or s 5on
,e (do not
t se sharp
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Objectsor eleciric defrost devices).
_' After de ros| :phig in freeze_: ......
o !\n:n cold Control bad; to Originalposition,
Unplt g, power, cord at ivatI.
_''4 t}iledeh:ostirLgthe fieeze!; takefime to clean the
insMe !lammg!_ly_ : i :
o Use a mild S01utio!_OfbaMng soda (2 lablespoons)
in iwal'mwaler!l qtJart)[ :
o Clean al! inside surfaces.
o "1i_ pr,aLectexlerk)r_use a good qualily atllontotive
wa X,
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o Close door as st!tin as you cal_.
o Reduce door openings.
Check door to make sure it has shul lightly.
Adjust cold control. (See Pages 2, 3 Start It, Adjust
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o Do not ptH hot hinds in freezer. Lel hot food cool
to room !emper:mn'e before placing in freezer.
Keep freezer away from Stove, 0r other heat
sources. A coo] dry place is recommended.
¢ ]:ora sitar[ vacation arrange for sorneone to
inspect it a t regular intervals.
o For hmger periods 0f time ,,,ou may wish It)
remove food, unp)ug your freezer defrost, clean
(horoughly m_d block door open |o prevent odor
and / or mild ew gro\vfl_.
BIock door
to prevent odin
andiol mildew
growth
o Remove all food and then defmsL
° Clean thoroughly and allow to dry (otherwise
odors will build up.)
o 3hpe:alI interior loose baskets securetv in position.
0 35pedoor securely shul,
Ship in uprighl ptmifion :- never on back.
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