A:Answer Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean freezer when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated.
Frost may tend to accumulate faster on 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.
If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and
hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close
the freezer door. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure
if necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 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 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.
