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warm food into the unit. Only foods at room temperature or already frozen should be
put into 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 (
OFF
) for 5-6 hours before defrosting.
Disconnect the power and remove the food from the freezer. Use the plastic frost
removal tool (included) to scrape 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 8.
Lock and Keys
Your unit is provided with a lock and set of keys.
The keys are located inside the plastic bag that contains the
Instruction Manual
. Insert
the key into the lock and turn it clockwise to unlock the door. To lock the doors, do the
reverse operation, making sure the metal pin is engaged completely. Remove the key
and put it in a secure place for safekeeping, out of the reach of children.
Normal Phenomena
You may notice the following phenomena happening with your appliance. They are
normal and should not be a cause for alarm.
If you hear a sound like water flowing, this is refrigerant flowing through the pipes.
When freezer is running, the compressor and condenser feel warm, or even hot.
Under conditions of high humidity, moisture forms on the outer cabinet or doors.
This can be wiped away with a clean, soft, dry cloth
.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Appliance
Turn off the power, unplug the appliance, and remove all items inside.
Wash the inside surfaces with a solution of warm water and baking soda (about 2
tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water).
Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.
Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and
wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when
