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First Steps
Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:
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.
Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space
on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.
Leveling
The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor
must be 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 freezer
is not leveled during installatioin, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal
properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
To Level Upright Unit:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the
freezer from front-to-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½ bubble higher,
so that the door closes easily when left halfway open.
To Level Chest Unit:
If needed, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor.
Cleaning
• Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry.
DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE
SURFACES.
•
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the
appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape
can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of tape already removed.
DO NOT REMOVE THE
SERIAL PLATE.
1"
3"
3"
3"
3" AIR SPACE
Installation
Unpacking and Leveling -
Upright Freez
ers
DOOR REMOVAL
(UPRIGHT MODELS)
If door must be removed, (UNPLUG THE UNIT.)
1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket.
2. Remove two base
screws and base panel.
Remove wire from clips
on bottom of cabinet.
(Figure 1)
3. Unplug connector, if
required, by holding the
cabinet connector in
place, and pulling door
connector out. (Figure 1)
4. Remove bottom hinge
screws. (Figure 1)
5. Remove plastic top
hinge cover.
6. Remove screws from
top hinge.
7. Remove top hinge from cabinet.
8. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet.
9. To replace door, reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to
prevent hinge slippage.
LID REMOVAL
(CHEST MODELS)
See Instructions on Hinge label. (UNPLUG THE UNIT.)
Base Panel Screws
Hinge Screws
Wire
Cabinet Connector
Clips
Base
Panel
Door Connector
Figure 1
