3.OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Your freezer has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature
control is located on the lower right hand corner. The range of temperature
control is from position" 1" (the warmest) to "7" (the coldest).
After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits
your needs. The setting of “5” should be appropriate for home or office freezer
use.
POWER ON LIGHT
The
Power On Light
indicates that the freezer is properly connected to electrical power. The light
glows even when the temperature control is turned to OFF
.
NOTES:
If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting
the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the freezer will not start. Large amounts of
food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance. If you choose to change the thermostat setting,
adjust thermostat control by one numerical increment at a time. Allow several hours for temperature
to stabilize between adjustments. When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic
foot of freezer space at one time.
DEFROSTING YOUR FREEZER
For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the frost
on the freezer walls is excessive or 5 to 10 mm thick (¼ to ½ inch thick) . Complete defrosting and
cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more
frequent defrosting and cleaning.
CAUTION
Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the
cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend using the plastic scraper
provided with your unit.
STEPS
Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
Unplug the freezer. The Power Supply light should be off (green light out).
During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet.
Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out.
Place a shallow pan outside drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.
Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
Clean the interior of the freezer.
Replace the plug on the inside floor.
Reset the thermostat to desired setting.
Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.
Return food to the freezer.
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