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CAUTION
•
If power is disconnected, do not try to restart the freezer within 5
minutes of the power disconnect.
•
Do not make holes through the walls of the unit in order to mount
other items.
•
Avoid splashing water on the unit.
•
Do not store medical or pharmaceutical products in the unit.
•
Keep the keys of the door lock out of the reach of children.
Storing Items in the Unit
•
This appliance is intended to store pre-frozen items, and is not
suitable for freezing products.
•
Try to avoid putting a large number of items into the unit at one time.
Leave space around the stored items to allow an unimpeded flow of
cold air.
•
Do not overload the freezer. Fill it only to the Load Line marked on
the inner cabinet.
•
When the freezer is loaded with products, the temperature inside the
cabinet should be about 0
°
F (-17.7
°
C). Adding items warmer than 5
°
F
(-15
°
C) may cause damage to products already in the freezer.
•
Never store any flammable, explosive or corrosive materials in or
near the freezer.
•
Beer and other beverages, fresh flowers, medicine and injectables
should not be placed in the freezer.
Defrosting the Unit
When the frost on the cabinet wall reaches a thickness of ¼ inch, defrost
the freezer to optimize the freezing operation.
Turn Temperature Control to the lowest setting (
0
- Off) for 5-6 hours
before defrosting.
Disconnect the power and remove the stored items from the freezer.
Use a plastic or wooden scraper to remove the frost from the interior of
the unit. Do not use sharp or metallic tools for this purpose. Open the
drain hole and place a pan below it.
After defrosting, wipe the walls and floor of the unit dry with a clean cloth,
then close the drain hole. Follow the instructions for
Turning On the
Freezer
on page 10
.
