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Place the tube in a shallow pan or in a nearby floor drain. 5. Remove defrost drain plug (select models) from the bottom front of the freezer liner so the defrost water will flow into the drain tube. • Empty pan as often as necessary during the defrost. NOTE: Some models do not have a drain plug and water collecting from the defrost will have to be removed manually. 6. To speed defrosting, pans of hot water may be placed on shelves in the freezer. • Do not bend, scrape or try to move shelves. Shelves are part of the sealed cooling system and can be damaged. 7. Once defrosted, clean the freezer according to guidelines in Hints and Care. 8. Clean defrost drain using a bottle brush. Flush the drain with clear water before replacing the drain tube and drain plug. •Drain plug must be properly installed and tightly sealed for efficient operation of the freezer. 9. Restore power to the freezer. How to remove and replace light bulb (SELECT MODELS) WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to freezer before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: . Allow light bulb to cool. . Wear gloves when replacing light bulb. 1. Disconnect freezer. 2. Pinch tabs on light cover and pull straight down. 3. Remove light bulb. 4. Replace bulb. 5. Replace protective cover. 6. Reconnect power supply. NOTE: Manual defrost freezers use a 15-watt appliance bulb. Automatic defrost freezers use a 40-watt appliance bulb. Freezing guidelines Freezer burn? Freezer burn occurs when air reaches the surface of the food.The cold, dry air in the freezer causes the foodstuff to dry out in spots and lose quality. While freezer burn may not taste good, it does not make the food unsafe. Freezer burned portions should be cut away either before or after cooking the food. Color changes Color changes can occur in frozen foods. This can cause ground beef to go from a bright, red to a darker, duller brown due to lack of oxygen. Freezing normally doesn’t cause color changes in poultry, but it will cause changes to the color near the bones resulting in ‘bone darkening’. These changes are only visual changes and do not indicate poor quality or unsafe food. freezing facts Amana provides this information as a guide to aid in food preservation. For specific questions regarding food handling, cooking, or storage contact USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. •You can freeze almost any food, the main exceptions being eggs still in the shell and cans of foods. •Frozen food kept at 0° F (-18° C) or slightly below will always be safe. Only the quality of food suffers over time. • It is safe to freeze meat or poultry directly in supermarket wrapping. This wrapping is air permeable which allows freezer burn, so the meat should be used within one to two months. •Freeze foods as quickly as possible. This prevents large ice crystals from forming which decreases food quality. •Never stack packages to be frozen. Lay packages out in a single layer and then stack them after they are frozen. • During a power outage, a full freezer will normally keep 2 days, a half full freezer about 1 day. Food should be stacked tightly to provide a nest of cold air–resisting thawing. • As a general guideline, food 2" thick should freeze completely in about 2 hours. Defrosting foods There are basic methods to defrost food safely. Food should never be defrosted at room temperature. This allows unsafe bacteria to grow while the food is thawing. To defrost safely use: • Refrigerator: this allows the food to thaw in an environment that controls bacterial growth. Most foods require a day or two to defrost, approximately one day for each 5 lbs. of weight. • Cold water: place food in a leakproof bag and immerse it in cold water (If bag leaks, food will become contaminated by bacteria). Check water frequently to verify it stays cold. Change water every thirty minutes. After thawing, refrigerate the food until it is ready to use. • Microwave: cook food immediately after using a microwave to defrost food. Microwave defrosting warms food and can partially cook it, allowing bacteria to grow as it defrosts. Food cannot be refrozen until it is cooked. Packaging Proper packaging helps prevent freezer burn, and helps limit odor transfer in the freezer. For short term storage, freeze meat or poultry directly in supermarket wrapping. This meat should be used within 1 to 2 months. For long term storage, follow these wrapping guidelines: •Overwrap store wrapped packages with airtight heavy duty foil, plastic wrap, freezer paper or freezer bags. •Freeze unopened vacuum wrapped packages as they are. • Make sure lids are sealed tightly when using airtight freezer containers. • Break down foods into smaller portions for faster freezing. • Remove as much air as possible from packages before placing in the freezer. • If a package has accidentally been to...