3
First
Steps
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Installation
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Unpacking
and
Leveling
-
Upright
Freezers
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Before
starting
the
freezer,
follow
these
important
first
steps:
Installation
• Choose
a
place
that
is
near
a
grounded
electrical
outlet.
• For
the
most
efficient
operation,
the
freezer
should
be
located
where
surrounding
temperatures
will
not
exceed
110°F
(43°C).
Temperatures
of
32°F
(0°C)
and
below
will
NOT
affect
freezer
operation.
Additional
compressor
heaters
are
not
recommended.
•
Allow
space
around
the
unit
for
good
air
circulation.
Leave
a
3
inch
(75
mm)
space
on
all
sides
of
the
freezer
for
adequate
circulation.
Leveling
The
freezer
must
have
all
bottom
corners
resting
firmly
on
a
solid
floor.
The
floor
must
be
strong
enough
to
support
a
fully
loaded
freezer.
Check
the
cabinet
with
a
level
from
side
to
side.
After
discarding
the
crating
screws
and
wood
base,
level
the
cabinet.
To
Level
Upright
Unit:
Once
leveled,
slightly
raise
adjustment
of
front
feet
so
the
door
closes
easily
when
opened
about
halfway.
To
Level
Chest
Unit:
If
needed,
add
metal
or
wood
shims
between
feet
pads
and
floor.
Cleaning
• Wash
any
removable
parts,
the
freezer
interior,
and
exterior
with
mild
detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE
SURFACES.
•
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments,
which can scratch the
appliance
surface
when
removing
adhesive
labels.
Any
glue
left
from
the
tape
can
be
removed
with
a
mixture
of
warm
water
and
mild
detergent,
or
touch
the
residue
with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL
PLATE.
Door Removal
(upright models)
If
door
must
be
removed
to
fit
through
narrow
doorways:
1. Gently
lay
freezer
on
its
back,
on
a
throw
rug
or
blanket.
2. Remove
base
panel
(some
models)
by
unscrewing
two
screws
from
front
of
base
panel.
(Figure
1)
3. At
top
of
cabinet,
lift
up
plastic
hinge
cover
and
fold
back.
(Figure
2)
4. Use
a
Phillips®
screwdriver
to
loosen
and
retighten
screws
on
top
hinge
to
insure
a
secure
assembly
and
prevent
hinge
slippage.
5. Remove
top
hinge
from
cabinet.
Lift
door
off
lower
hinge
pin.
6. After
door
is
removed,
remove
the
two
screws
from
bottom
hinge.
7. To
replace
door,
reverse
above
order.
Door Adjustment
If
door
gasket
does
not
seal,
adjust
screw
on
bottom
edge
of
door:
• If
door
does
not
seal
on
top,
see
Figure
A.
• If
door
does
not
seal
on
bottom,
see
Figure
B.
Figure
1
Figure
2
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