5
Leveling
(optional)
This Use & Care Guide provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use
the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care
Guide.
Before starting the unit, follow
these important first steps.
Location
Choose a location with a grounded electrical
outlet – avoid using any Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter ( GFCI) outlets.
Do not
use an extension cord or ungrounded
(two prong) adapter. At the rear of the freezer,
pull power cord straight out of the protective
shipping enclosure and unwind enough of the
power cord to plug into the electrical outlet.
For the most efficient operation, 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 operation. Additional compressor
heaters are not recommended.
Allow space around the unit for good air
circulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on
all sides of the unit for adequate circulation.
Extend
Retract
FIRST STEPS
NOTE
The exterior walls of the freezer may become
quite warm as the compressor works to
transfer heat from the inside. Temperatures
as high as 30°F warmer than room
temperature can be expected. For this reason
it is particularly important in hotter climates
to allow enough space for air circulation
around your unit.
Use the leveling legs (located on the left side,
front and rear) to ensure that all 4 corners of
the freezer are resting firmly on a solid floor.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to retract the
legs and counterclockwise to extend the legs.
Ensure the floor is strong enough to support a
fully loaded freezer.
NOTE
It is
VERY IMPORTANT
for your freezer to
be level in order to function properly. If the unit
is not leveled during installation, the lid may
be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
Caster Installation
(optional)
WARNING
Unplug the unit from power source and
empty contents before caster installation.
Lock and secure lid to prevent opening
during caster installation.
The appliance comes with a caster installation
kit shipped in basket of chest freezer. The
casters allow ease of moving the unit to its
final location. The casters can be then be
locked into place.
Required Tool:
Phillips head screwdriver
Caster Kit contents:
Part A
2 Casters without
brakes (13/15 cu. ft.)
4 Casters without
brakes (20/25 cu. ft.)
Part B
2 Casters with brakes
(13/15 cu. ft.)
2 Casters with brakes
(20/25 cu. ft.)
16 screws
(13/15 cu. ft.)
24 screws
(20/25 cu. ft.)
To install the casters:
1. Move freezer to a work area that
provides sufficient clearance on all 4
sides to allow easy handling and access
to the freezer.
2.
Cover the floor area behind the freezer
with a protective material to prevent
damage while it is resting on its back
during the caster installation.
CAUTION
Two or more people are required to rotate and
tilt the freezer on its back, allowing accessibility
to all sides.
