Kenmore 1694 Use and Care Guide - Page 9

FLASH DEFROST (SOME MODELS) NOTE: The Temp Alarm should be turned off when freezer is being defrosted. The Flash Defrost feature will defrost the freezer in a fraction of the time usually required. To defrost, remove aimfood, and follow these steps: ,, Pull out the Flash Defrost plunger. Leave door open while defrosting. (C!osing the freezer lid/door will push in the plunger, and the Flash Defrost will be turned off.) ,, Push the Flash Defrost plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting. ,, Turn on the Temp Alarm after freezer has reached freezing temperatures. It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when 1Ato Y2 inch of frost has accumulated. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on the upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air entering the freezer when the door is opened. Remove food and leave the door open when defrosting the freezer. On upright modets with a defrost drain (Figures la and lb), 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 pan occasionally so water does not overflow. A Y2 inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain.If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. Replace the drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter the freezer. Flash Defrost Plunger - Chest Models Flash Defrost Plunger - Upright Models " " _-_-_- Damp objects stick to cold metaBsurfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. Some upright freezers are frostofree and defrost automatio cally, but should be cleaned occasionally. BETWEEN DEFROSTmNGS To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost. DEFROSTmNG CAUTI@N Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical hazard) from power source when defrosting unit. Rigure la Drain Pan U09 Models Only Figure I b