Defrosting Your Freezer; Helpful Hints; Care Of Frozen Food - Summit SCFM62 Mode D'emploi

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When loading the freezer, freeze only three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of
freezer space at one time.
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Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer.
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The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice buildup. Be sure
to defrost when the ice reaches ¼ to ½ inch thickness.

Defrosting Your Freezer

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For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the
freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or ¼ to ½ inch thick.
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Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.
CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition,
never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the
cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
To defrost,
1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in another cooling device to
protect the food.
2. Turn the thermostat knob to "OFF".
3. Unplug the freezer. The Power On light will go off.
4. Remove the drain plug on the floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. During
defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet. Leave the door open.
5. Place a shallow pan outside the drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.
6. Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
7. Clean and thoroughly dry the interior of the freezer.
8. Replace the plug on the inside floor.
9. Close the door and plug in the freezer.
10. Reset the thermostat to the desired setting.
11. Allow several hours for the cabinet to cool down.
12. Return food to the freezer, wiping off packages if they are covered with moisture.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help speed the
process. Also, pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will speed melting.
If you must use a scraper, it should be plastic and not wood or metal. Use caution:
it is very easy to damage the freezer compartment and void your warranty.

Care of Frozen Food

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The freezer is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. Storage time is
generally up to three months.
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The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not
be exceeded. Instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed
when defrosting the freezer.
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