Manual
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 NOTbe 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
spaceatonetime. Distribute packagesto befrozen evenlythroughoutthe freezer.
It is not necessary to turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing food.
Temperature Control
The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on
the left outside wall on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to provide
satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is
adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a
colder temperature isdesired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLD-
ESTand allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.
Freezer Optional
Features
Temp Alarm and Power Defrost -
Upright Freezers
Temp Alarm Switch Location -
Some Chest Freezers
Temp Alarm - Upright Freezers \
NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below.
Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.
Power On Light
The Power On Light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to electrical
power. The light glows even when the temperature control isturned to OFF. If the
light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist.
Temp Alarm (audible only or audible with warning light)
This feature is designed to provide a warning of possible malfunction. If the
temperature of the food risesto a level unsafe for long=term storage, the buzzer will
sound. The red light will also glow on models so equipped. The Temp Alarm feature
operates on household electricity. If power fails, the alarm will not perform. An ON/
OFFswitch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. The freezer
isshipped with Temp Alarm inthe OFFposition. After freezer hasrun approximately
4 hours, the red light, ifeq uipped, will go off. Then you may activate the Temp Alarm
without the alarm sounding.
Pressthe ON switch to activate the TempAlarm, Todeactivate, pressthe OFFswitch.
Ifthe alarm sounds, besure freezer is properly leveled, and the door closesfreely, and
seals properly. If you suspect a technical malfunction, call an authorized servicer
immediately.
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.
Power Freeze
Power Freeze allows you to lower your freezer temperature to the lowest possible
temperature by pushing the switch to ON. For maximum benefit, Power Freeze
should be selected 24 hours before placing a large quantity of unfrozen food into
freezer. Food should then be spread throughout freezer compartment to speed up
the freezing process. To turn off Power Freeze, manually push the switch to OFF.
(Thiswill return compressor to the normal operating mode.)
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