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Food Storage Information
Frozen Food:
• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.
• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer.
This will prevent unnecessary energy use.
• When storing meats, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary.
• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in packages, which do not allow
the flow of air or moisture in, or out. Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result
in the drying out of the improperly packaged food.
• Follow package or container instructions for proper storage.
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Packaging Recommendations:
Plastic containers with air tight lids
Heavy duty aluminum foil
Plastic wrap made from saran film
Self-sealing plastic bags
• Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.
• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging.
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through
the cooling coils.
• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.
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Food Storage Basket
(Not in all models)
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Depending on your model purchased your freezer may have a food storage basket. Removable baskets
allow you to store food more accessibly or you can remove them if not needed.
Defrosting and Draining
• Defrost
whenever the frost becomes 1/4" thick. Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove the
frost, as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured coil will void the warranty)
• Turn the temperature control to OFF position and unplug the unit. Remove the drain plug from the
inside of the freezer. Defrosting usually takes a few
hours. To defrost faster keep the freezer door open.
• For draining, place a tr
ay beneath the outer drain plug. Pull out the drain dial (see fig. #2a) and rotate it
so that the arrow points down wa
rd. This
will let the water flow out into the tray.
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Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer (see fig. #2b). Defrosting usually takes a few hours.
To
defrost faster keep the freezer door open. When done, push the drain dial in and turn the arrow to the
up position. Re-plug the drain plug inside the freezer compartment. Note: monitor the container under the
drain to avoid overflow.
fig. # 2b
fig. # 2a
