Haier HDF-385H User Manual - Page 12

Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning Cleaning and Maintenance Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Caution:Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage. General: • Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your freezer. • Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth. • Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your freezer. Door Gaskets: • Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal. • Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal. Power Interruptions • Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing. Vacation and Moving Care • For long vacations or absences, empty the food from the freezer , clean the door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Proper door open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the freezer horizontal. Move the unit lying down. 11