Operation and Controls
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NORMAL SOUNDS
Your new upright refrigerator/deep freezer may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Hard surfaces
like the floor, walls can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the
kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them.
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Ratting noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line, items stored on top of the
upright
refrigerator/deep freezer can also make noises.
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The surface temperature of the compressor can reach 158 - 194°F when running.
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The high efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
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The noise emitted by the cooling fan on the condenser is a normal function.
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It is normal for the fan in the power supply to run all the time.
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As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your
upright
refrigerator/deep freezer.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the upright refrigerator/deep freezer to cool down completely.
The upright refrigerator/deep freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are
already frozen may be placed in the upright refrigerator/deep freezer after the first few hours of operation.
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Unfrozen food should NOT be placed until it has operated for 4 hours. Allow several hours after each
one-step adjustment for the temperature to stabilize.
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When loading, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of space at a time. Distribute packages
evenly throughout the cabinet.
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Storage recommendation printed on the packaging of frozen food by the manufacturers should be al-
ways be followed.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic conditions as freezing alone
does not sterilize the food.
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It is advisable to freeze the food by packing it into separate meal portions and not in bulk form. Never put
hot or warm food stuffs into the upright refrigerator/deep freezer.
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Prior to storing the frozen food, pack it in plastic bags, aluminum sheets or freezing containers and place
into the upright refrigerator/deep freezer.
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Fresh foods should not be stored together with frozen foods.
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When the temperature is set below 32°F, do not keep glass-bottled drinks such as beer and lemonade or
soda cans, as the glass and cans might shatter.
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Do not use this deep freezer as a refrigerator when the ambient temperature is below 41°F as food can
become frozen.
Note:
For best performance, leave enough space inside the upright refrigerator/deep freezer cabinet for
air to circulate around the packages.
