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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  

 

CLEANING THE FREEZER 

 

Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly. 
Turn the temperature setting to MIN, turn off the power to the freezer, unplug the freezer, remove the food and 
storage basket. 
Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 

2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. 
Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution. 
Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently. 
The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water. 
Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth. 
The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty. 

It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is defrosted to help keep the unit odour free and running 
efficiently. 

 

CARE WHEN GOING ON VACATION 

 

Short vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks. 

Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord.  
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.  To prevent odour and mould growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it 
open if necessary or have the door removed. Do not leave access to children. 

 

MOVING YOUR FREEZER 

 

Remove all the food. 
Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer. 
Remove the rollers to prevent damage. 
Tape the doors shut. 
Be sure the freezer stays in the upright position during transportation. 

 

ENERGY SAVING TIPS 
 

The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating 
ducts, and out of the direct sunlight. 
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.  Overloading the freezer forces the compressor 

to run longer.  Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil. 
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the freezer.  This cuts down on frost 
build-up inside the freezer. 
Freezer storage bin should not be lined with aluminium foil, wax paper, or paper towels.  Liners interfere with cold 
air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. 
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches.  Remove as many items as needed at one 

time, and close the door as soon as possible. 
When adding fresh food, try to add it to the bottom of the freezer, surrounded by food that is already frozen. After 
adding fresh food to the freezer, allow 24 hours for it to be fully frozen before adding any more fresh food. 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Summary of Contents for OCF380

Page 1: ...1 Instruction Manual for Chest freezers OCF316 OCF380...

Page 2: ...NO Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation 4 Appliance Details 4 Operating Instructions 5 6 Care maintenance 7 Troubleshooting 8 Data Labels with Electrical Diagrams 9 10 It is important that yo...

Page 3: ...nts in this manual Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight 9 Warning Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufactu...

Page 4: ...cate the freezer away from direct sunlight and sources of heat stove heater radiator etc Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption Extreme col...

Page 5: ...cked in after 5 seconds without buttons being pressed In general the temperature setting should be adjusted to between MIN and MAX The Fast freeze mode is used for short periods of time when a lot of...

Page 6: ...perature to desired setting Allow the cabinet to cool for at least one hour Return food to the freezer HELPFUL HINT Defrosting usually takes a few hours Leaving the door open will help speed the proce...

Page 7: ...leave the door open slightly blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed Do not leave access to children MOVING YOUR FREEZER Remove all the food Securely tape down all loose items inside yo...

Page 8: ...hours for the temperature to stabilize Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction as in hot water pipes This is normal Sound will level off or di...

Page 9: ...9 DATA LABELS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS...

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