Accucold AFM19W, User Manual

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INSTALLING YOUR UPRIGHT FREEZER 

NOTE:

 If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, stand 

upright wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in. 

Unpacking your Upright Freezer 

1.  Remove all packaging material, on the inside and outside of the appliance, including the foam 

base and all adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories. 

2.  Inspect and remove any remnants of packing, tape, or printed materials before powering on the 

freezer. 

CAUTION:

Risk of fire or explosion due to the puncturing of the refrigerant tubing. Flammable 

refrigerant is used in this appliance. Handle with care when moving the freezer to avoid 

either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.  

Proper Air Circulation 

•  Install the freezer in a location with proper air circulation, plumbing, and electrical connections to 

ensure maximum working efficiency.  

•  The following clearances around the freezer are recommended: 

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  Sides: ¾ “(19 mm) 

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  Top: 2” (50 mm) 

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  Back: 2” (50 mm) 

•  Do not install the freezer in any location not properly insulated or heated, e.g., a garage, etc. The 

freezer operates best in ambient temperature settings above 55

˚ F.

Electrical Requirements 

•  A sustainable power outlet (120V, 15 A) with proper grounding is required to run this freezer. 

CAUTION: Avoid the use of three-pronged adapters and DO NOT cut off the third grounding prong 

in order to accommodate a two-prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice, which 

provides no effective grounding for the freezer and may result in a shock hazard.  

•  Avoid using extension cords due to potential safety hazards under certain conditions.  

•  Use a 3-wire extension cord with a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet, which will accept 

the plug ONLY IF NECESSARY. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or 

greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.  

NOTE: 

Do not use an extension cord longer than 12’. 

Leveling your Upright Freezer 

•  Place the freezer on a hard, even, and steady surface, away from direct sunlight or a heat 

source, e.g., radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc.  

•  There are two leveling legs, located in the front, and bottom corners of the freezer. Level the 

freezer after properly placing it in its final position. 

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  Turn the leveling legs counterclockwise to extend the legs and clockwise to retract them.