Frigidaire FFH17F7HW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8

To Defrost Chest Models with Defrost Drain: · Place a shallow pan or Drain Tube the Divider/Drain Pan (if equipped) beneath the drain outlet. Pull out the outside drain plug (see figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used Drain Pan to drain the freezer directly Figure 1 into a floor drain (see figure 3). If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. · Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer (see figure 4). Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. · Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter the freezer. Pan Defrost Drain Plug Hose Adaptor Defrost Drain Plug Figure 2 Figure 3 To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain: Drain · Place towels or newspapers Plug on the freezer bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. · Remove the towels and/or newspapers. · If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, Figure 4 fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. · Close the freezer door/lid. Frost should soften in about fifteen (15) minutes. · 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 litres) 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. 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. 8