Hitachi HDF-385H - Manual (Page 12)

Cleaning and Maintenance
Door Gaskets:
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.
• 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 gas-
kets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good
seal.
• 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.
• 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.
Power Interruptions
Vacation and Moving Care
Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning
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