P/N 216960000A (Mar 2004)
Product Registration The information contained in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below. Model No. __________________________________________________ Serial No.
Important Safety Instructions Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator/Freezer Risk of child entrap-ment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezer are still dangerous — even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLDREFRIGERATOR/FREEZER: • Remove door/lid.
First Steps Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps: 3" AIR SPACE Installation • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. • The freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended. • Allow space around the unit for good air circulation.
Setting the Temperature Control Cool Down Period • For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely. The freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours. • When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time.
Freezer Optional Features (continued) Blue Defrost button (Some Chest Models) IMPORTANT:It is time to defrost and clean the freezer when the blue defrost button is completely covered with frost. Power Cord Clamp The clamp prevents the power cord from being accidently unplugged. Remember when removing or replacing the electrical cord, to remove or replace the power cord clamp.
Care and Cleaning Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally. Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. Between Defrostings To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.
Power Failure/ Freezer Failure WARNING If leaving freezer door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped. NO TE NOTE Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord.
Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE SOLUTION Freezer does not run • Check to ensure that freezer is not plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. • Temperature control is in the OFF position.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION Louder sound levels whenever freezer is ON • Modern freezers have increased storage capabilities and more even temperatures. They require a high efficiency compressor. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. Louder sound levels when compressor comes ON • Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.
FREEZER WARRANTY Your freezer is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: One year from original purchase date Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.
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