• Repeat this procedure is necessary. Cleaning the Inside After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.1 liters) 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 and door basket 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 freezer surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be removed 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. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: • Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months: • Remove all food and unplug the power cord. • Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. • Leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth. Moving: When moving the freezer, follow these guidelines to prevent damage: • Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer. • Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. • In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item. WARNING If leaving the freezer door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped. POWER FAILURE/ FREEZER FAILURE NOTE Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours. If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice. If the freezer has stopped operating, see Freezer Does Not Run in the Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot solve the problem, call an authorized servicer immediately. If the freezer remains off for several hours, follow the directions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until the freezer is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants. BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at Problem Cause Correction RUNNING OF FREEZER Freezer does not run. • Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. • Temperature Control is in the OFF position. • Freezer may not be plugged in or plug is loose. • Hose fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage. • Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. • See Setting the Temperature Control section. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time- delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. • Check house lights. Call local electric company. Freezer runs too much or too long. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. • Large amounts of warm or hot food has been stored recently. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Freezer door may be slightly open. • Temperature control is set too low • Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. • It’s normal for the freezer to work longer under these conditions. • It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. • Warm food will cause freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached. • Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more. Open doors less often. • Ensure freezer door is tightly closed. • Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. Interior freezer temperature is too cold. • Freezer control is set too low. • Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize. Interior freezer temperature is too cold. • Freezer control is set too warm. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Door may not be seating properly. • Large amounts of warm or hot food has been stored...