Manual Defrosting (This section is for MANAUL DEFROST MODEL ONLY)
It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has
accumulated. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer
due to warm, moist air entering the freezer when the door is opened. Between
defrost evolutions; you can minimize frost build-up by using a plastic scraper to
remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to
remove frost.
Never use a damp cloth or wet hands as they will stick to the inside surfaces
when cold. When defrosting becomes necessary, disconnect freezer from power
source by unplugging to avoid electrical hazard. DO NOT ADJUST THE
THERMOSTAT. Remove the product and leave the door open while defrosting
the freezer.
Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out.
To access the 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 occasionally to ensure it does not overflow. A ½ inch garden
hose adaptor (available at most hardware stores) can be used to drain the
freezer directly into a floor drain. Replace the drain plug when defrosting is
complete so warm air does not enter the freezer through the hole.
Defrosting tips – If the frost is soft, remove it with a plastic scraper. If the frost is
glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them inside on the
freezer bottom. Close the freezer door. Frost should soften in about 15
minutes. Repeat this procedure as necessary until all frost is removed.
After defrosting - replace the drain plugs (if applicable) and remove any
towels, tools, or pans from the interior of the freezer. Clean the interior and
exterior of the unit using the cleaning suggestions on the previous page. Plug
the unit back in and restore it to service per the operation section of this
manual.
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