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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 

place 

that 

is 

near 

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 

inch 

(75 

mm) 

space

on 

all 

sides 

of 

the 

freezer 

for 

adequate 

circulation.

Leveling

The 

freezer 

must 

have 

all 

bottom 

corners 

resting 

firmly 

on 

solid 

floor. 

The 

floor 

must

be 

strong 

enough 

to 

support 

fully 

loaded 

freezer. 

Check 

the 

cabinet 

with 

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 

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 

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 

Phillips® 

screwdriver 

to 

loosen 

and 

retighten

screws 

on 

top 

hinge 

to 

insure 

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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