User Manual

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OPERATION
 Setting the Temperatu re Control
• To control the internal temperature, adjust the control dial according to the ambient
temperature or int ended use of the freezer.
• The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to Max.
• The range of the temperature control is from position OFF to Max. After 24 to 48 hours,
adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of
Normal should be appropriate for m ost circumstances.
NOTE: If the freezer is unplugg ed, has lost power, or is turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes
before restarti ng the unit. If you attempt to restart before thi s time delay, the freezer will not
start.
CARE AND MAINTEN A NCE
 Defrosting Yo u r F r eezer
• This appliance requires manual defrosting. Before def rosting the unit, remove the contents
of the freezer, t hen set the thermostat to OFF (the compressor will stop working). Leave the
door open until i ce and frost are completely melted. To speed up def rosting, you can place a
container of warm water (about 125°F) into the cabinet. S oak up the melt water with cl ean
toweling or a sponge and be sure the interior i s dry before turnin g the thermostat back to its
normal setting.
• NOTE: It is not advis able to heat the interior of the freezer direc tly with hot water or a hair
dryer while defrosting since this can deform the cabinet interior.
• Never use a sharp or metallic object to help remove the ice from the walls of the freezer as
this can damage the evaporator coils and invalidate your warranty. Instead, use the plastic
scraper included wi th the freezer.
 Cleaning Your Freezer
• Turn the temperature c ontrol to OFF, unplug the freezer and remove the co ntents, including
shelves and trays.
• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should
consist of about 2 tablespoons of baki ng soda to a quart of wate r.
• Wash the shelves and trays with a mild detergent solut ion.
• The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild det ergent and warm water.
• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls, or
any electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth.