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Adjustable Temperature Control

The adjustable thermostat control is located on the left outside
wall of the unit.

Interior Thermometer

The appliance comes with an 

NSF

 certified thermometer to show

internal temperatures. The thermometer is attached to the plastic
interior lid panel on commercial chest freezers and on the wire
basket on ice cream freezers.

MaxFreeze Switch (Some Chest Models)

When the Max Freeze setting is activated, the LED on the rocker
switch will light up. This setting puts the compressor in a full-
time run mode and overrides the thermostatic control. This in
turn results in constant cooling of the freezer and provides the
fastest freezer cool down period.

In most conditions the MaxFreeze setting will maintain lower
freezer compartment temperatures than would the Normal
setting. The Normal setting can be used to save energy when
rapid cool down times aren’t needed or when constantly
maintaining the lowest temperature is not required.

To return the freezer back to normal operating mode, push the
switch to the normal position.

Routine Maintenance

Between Defrosting

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper
to remove frost. Scrape with pulling motion. 

NEVER

 use a metal

instrument to remove frost.

Defrosting

It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to ½ inch
of frost has accumulated. Frost may tend to accumulate faster
on the upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air entering
the freezer when the lid is opened. Remove food and leave the
lid open when defrosting the freezer.

To use the defrost drain, place a shallow pan beneath the drain
outlet (Figure 1). Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer, and
pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 2). Defrost water
will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow.
Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.

If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost
is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them
on the freezer bottom. Close the freezer lid. Frost should soften
in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary.

Cleaning

After defrosting, wash inside and outside surfaces of the freezer
with a solution of two (2) tablespoons of baking soda in one (1)
quart (1.136 liters) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess
water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.

Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution
mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and
dry. 

NEVER

 use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive

cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. 

DO NOT

 wash

removable parts in a dishwasher. Replace parts and food.

POWER FAILURE

DO NOT open the freezer lid unnecessarily if the freezer is
off for several hours.

If a power failure occurs, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice
into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under
“Dry Ice”, “Dairies”, or “Ice Cream Manufacturers” for local dry
ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling
dry ice.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Summary of Contents for 297068500

Page 1: ...Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 2 Electrical Information 3 Installation and Setup 3 Appliance Start up 4 Features 4 Routine Maintenance 5 Energy Conservation Measures 6 Troubleshooting Guide 7 Wiring Diagram 9 Warranty 10 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 297068500 Feb 2006 ...

Page 2: ...Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD shown above should be filled in completely signed and returned to the address provided Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this unit or any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and othe...

Page 3: ...uck can cause If hidden damage is found after uncrating immediately call the delivery carrier and request an inspection Retain all packaging and crating materials until the inspection is complete Uncrating and Set up Using a utility knife with a sharp short blade cut along the perimeter of the carton as indicated Lift the carton off the product Remove the package containing the casters from the un...

Page 4: ...age allow 24 hours for the appliance to cool down completely before loading with food The appliance will run continuously for the first several hours Do not place any food in the appliance until after the first 24 hours of operation Thermostat Setting The appliance is shipped from the factory with the thermostat set at about the mid point of the operating range Adjustments colder or warmer can be ...

Page 5: ... moist air entering the freezer when the lid is opened Remove food and leave the lid open when defrosting the freezer To use the defrost drain place a shallow pan beneath the drain outlet Figure 1 Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer and pull off the outside defrost drain plug Figure 2 Defrost water will drain out Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow Replace the drain plugs when...

Page 6: ...es more efficiently in a cooler ambient than in a hot ambient Try to maintain an ambient below 80ºF 27ºC and 65 RH Relative Humidity for maximum efficiency 5 Periods of Non use and Moving Tips Leave the freezer operating during periods of non use of less than three 3 weeks Long Periods of Non use If the freezer will not be used for several months Remove all food and unplug the power cord Clean and...

Page 7: ...ours for the temperature to stabilize MaxFreeze switch is ON Deactivate MaxFreeze switch Interior freezer temperature is too warm Temperature control is set too warm Turn control knob to a colder setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Lid is opened too frequently or kept open too long Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more Open the lid less often Large amount of ...

Page 8: ...y support freezer Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer Freezer is touching the wall Re level freezer or move freezer slightly Moisture forms on inside freezer walls Weather is hot and humid which increases internal rate of frost build up This is normal Odors in freezer Interior needs to be cleaned Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda Foods wit...

Page 9: ...ersonnel only Untrained persons should not attempt to make repairs due to the possibility of electrical shock Disconnect the power cord before servicing SOLID TOP CHEST MODELS ICE CREAM FREEZER MODELS IMPORTANT IF ANY GREEN GROUNDING WIRES ARE REMOVED DURING SERVICING THEY MUST BE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION AND PROPERLY SECURED ...

Page 10: ...ly accidents fires or acts of God 17 Labor costs after ninety 90 days from your original date of purchase incurred for product repair or replacement as provided herein for appliances operated by a concessionaire or vendor in a trailer or other motorized vehicle or at varying locations Exclusions If You Need Service This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warra...

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