Elenberg FR-0409 [14/16] Care and maintenance

• Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after pur-

chase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these

instructions regarding storage times.

• The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build

up. Be sure to defrost when the ice reaches ¼ inch thick.

CLeANINg yOUr Freezer

• Turn the temperature control to “OFF”, unplug the freezer, and re-

move the food, and baskets.

• Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The

solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of

water.

• Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.

• The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent and

warm water.

Caution:

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sonalinjury.

pOwer FAILUre

Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not

affect the temperature of your freezer if you minimize the number of

times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer

period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your

food.

vACATION TIMe

During long absences, remove all the food; unplug your freezer, clean

your freezer, and leave the door open slightly to avoid possible for-

mation of condensation, mold, or odors.

MOvINg yOUr Freezer

• Remove all the food.

• Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer.

• Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.

• Tape the door shut.

• Be sure the freezer stays in the upright position during transporta-

tion.

eNergy SAvINg TIpS

• The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away

from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct

sunlight.

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.

Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foods

that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.

• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before plac-

ing them in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the

CAre AND MAINTeNANCe