OPERATION
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
The cabinet temperature is controlled by the thermostat at the back of the
freezer.
Rotate the dial to adjust the cabinet temperature.
The setting
OFF
indicates that the device is turned off.
Turning the thermostat clockwise from this setting
turns the freezer on automatically.
The settings
1
through
5
regulate the inside
temperature. Setting
1 (MIN)
results in the warmest
inside temperature, while setting
5 (MAX)
results in
the coldest inside temperature.
During initial operation, turn the temperature control to
the highest setting first, until the device has reached
the desired operating temperature. Afterwards, turn
the control back to a medium setting.
The optimum position of the temperature control depends on the temperature you
prefer. Cabinet temperature is affected by the ambient temperature, frequency of
door opening, the amount of stored food and the location of the freezer. You should
adjust the control according to current conditions.
Generally, the thermostat is set at the midpoint of the dial. When room temperature
is lower than usual, turn the thermostat to a lower setting. Conversely, if the room
temperature is higher than normal, adjust the thermostat to a higher setting.
DEFROSTING
This appliance requires manual defrosting. Before defrosting the unit, remove the
contents of the freezer, then set the thermostat to
OFF
(the compressor will stop
working). Leave the door open until ice and frost are completely melted. To speed up
defrosting, you can place a container of warm water (about 125°F) into the cabinet.
Soak up the melt water with clean toweling or a sponge and be sure the interior is dry
before turning the thermostat back to its normal setting.
NOTE: It is not advisable to heat the interior of the freezer directly with hot water or a
hair dryer while defrosting since this can deform the cabinet interior.
Never use a sharp or metallic object to help remove the ice from the walls of the
freezer as this can damage the evaporator coils and invalidate your warranty.
FOOD STORAGE
Warm food should not be stored in the freezer until it has cooled completely.
For proper air circulation, when placing food in the freezer, allow sufficient spacing
between food items. To prevent drying out and to keep odors from mixing, pack
stored foods carefully.
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