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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
Temperature Control
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Your freezer has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on
the lower right hand corner.
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The range of the temperature control is from MIN to MAX and OFF. Adjust the temperature control
to the setting that best suits your needs.
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To turn the freezer off, turn the temperature control to OFF.
NOTES:
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Turning the temperature control to the OFF position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off
the power to the freezer.
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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.
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Adding large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance. When loading the
freezer, freeze only three pounds of fresh food per cubic feet of freezer space at one time.
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Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer.
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If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the thermostat control by one numerical
increment at a time. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.
Defrosting Your Freezer
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When? 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 (0.2” to 0.4”) thick.
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Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.
CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, 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.
1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
2. Turn the thermostat knob to OFF.
3. Unplug the freezer. The Power Supply light should be off (green light out).
4. During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet.
5. Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out.
6. Place a shallow pan outside the drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.
7. Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
8. Clean the interior of the freezer.
9. Replace the plug on the inside floor.
10. Reset the thermostat to the desired setting.
11. Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.
12. Return food to the freezer.
HELPFUL HINT:
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help speed the process.
Also, pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed melting. If you must use
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