Defrosting Your Freezer; The Freezer Compartment - Magic Chef HMCF9W2 Manual Del Usuario

Defrosting Your Freezer

When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer
when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or
months).
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.
Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
Unplug the freezer.
Unscrew the inside drain plug and remove the drain cap on the exterior front of the
freezer (lower left).
Place a shallow pan outside drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.
Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
Clean the interior of the freezer.
Replace the drain plug on the inside floor, and replace the exterior drain cap to complete
the defrosting.
Plug the unit in and make proper settings.
Allow the unit to cool down enough before putting your food in.
HELPFUL HINT:
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help speed the process.
WARNING
Scraping ice from the freezer compartment can damage the unit.

The Freezer Compartment

This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. Storage time period is up
to three months.
The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be
exceeded. The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when
defrosting the freezer.
Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods
manufacturers' instructions.
Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions
on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.
The freezer lid is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build up. Be sure to defrost when
the ice reaches
A storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. To reach other packages
in the freezer just slide the basket to one side or lift it out.
to inch thick.
to inch thick (approximately every 3