CHEST FREEZERS SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .3 USING THE FREEZER . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Defrosting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . .7 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . . .9 Normal Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . 10 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . 11 OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Defrost Models: FCM5, FCM7, FCM11 ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ ESPAÑOL CONSUMER SUPPORT .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions: Ŷ 7 KLV IUHH]HU PXVW EH SURSHUO\ LQVWDOOHG DQG ORFDWHG LQ Ŷ 7R SUHYHQW VXIIRFDWLRQ DQG HQWUDSPHQW KD]DUGV WR children, remove the lid from any freezer before accordance with the Installation Instructions before it disposing of it or discontinuing its use. is used.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD .HHS IODPPDEOH PDWHULDOV DQG YDSRUV DZD\ IURP IUHH]HU )DLOXUH WR GR VR FDQ UHVXOW LQ ILUH H[SORVLRQ RU GHDWK CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Starting the Freezer 1. Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning). 2. Connect cord to power outlet. 3. Make sure the temperature control is set at 4. 4. Allow freezer to operate for at least 4 hours before placing food inside. Temperature Control )UHH]LQJ WHPSHUDWXUH VHOHFWLRQ LV PDGH E\ VHWWLQJ WKH control from "Min" to "Max" (coldest) to. Off Max Min If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the control one step at a time.
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Cleaning Your Freezer Ŷ Outside. Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the freezer is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of appliance polish wax when the freezer is new and then at least twice a year. Appliance polish wax also works well to remove tape residue from freezer surfaces. Keep the finish clean.
INSTALLATION Preparing to Install the Freezer Read these instructions completely and carefully. Freezer Location Your freezer should be conveniently located for day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room. 'R QRW LQVWDOO WKH IUHH]HU LQ D ORFDWLRQ H[SRVHG WR UDLQ water or direct sunlight. 'R QRW LQVWDOO WKH IUHH]HU ZKHUH WKH WHPSHUDWXUH ZLOO JR EHORZ ) & RU DERYH ) & EHFDXVH LW ZLOO not maintain proper temperatures.
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Freezer does not operate or Power-On Light is not on Temperature control set to OFF position. Move the control to a temperature setting. Freezer is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Door/lid left open. Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Door/lid won’t fully close by itself Package holding door/lid open. Move package to a different location. Slow starting time after being off Built-in overload protection. This is normal after being off. ([FHVVLYH IURVW EXLOGXS Door/lid left open. Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Open the lid less often.
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