How and when to DEFROST
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It is normal for frost to build up on the Super-Freezer. This comes from moisture in the air that enters the food compartment when the door is opened. When this moisture strikes the cold surface of the Super-Freezer, it turns to frost. Removing the frost periodically keeps operating costs low.
When to remove frost—The speed with which frost builds up depends upon the amount of moisture in the air and how many times you open the refrigerator door. When the frost builds up to about ¹⁄₄ inch, or the thickness of a pencil, it should be removed by one of the methods below.
Defrost the FAST way when storing frozen foods
When you are keeping frozen foods, it is important to defrost as rapidly as possible so that frozen foods can be returned to the Super-Freezer before they have had a chance to thaw out. Proceed as follows:
1. Remove frozen foods from freezer and wrap them in several thicknesses of newspaper. Place them in some cool spot in the kitchen.
2. Remove all trays from the freezer. Remove all foods from Cold Storage Tray located beneath the freezer.
3. Turn the Cold-Control to “Off”.
4. Place a pan of hot water in the freezer. An ice tray may be used for this purpose but the water should then be warm not HOT as hot water may damage the waxed surface of the trays.
5. As the frost begins to melt, it will drop into the Cold Storage Tray. DO NOT USE ANY SHARP INSTRUMENT TO REMOVE FROST.
6. When all frost has melted and has been disposed of, reset the Cold-Control to “4”, wash the Cold Storage Tray, place it back in position and return foods to freezer.
Regular Defrosting
When foods are not being kept in the Super-Freezer, this slower method may be used:
1. Follow step “2” above.
2. Set Cold-Control to ‘Defrost’ and leave in this position overnight, or until all frost has melted.
3. Follow step “6” above.
NOTE: The best time to clean your refrigerator is while it is being defrosted. See page 10 for cleaning instructions.
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