User Manual

Leveling your appliance (some models):

Locate the two front leveling legs that may be taped among the packing materials. (In

many models these legs are already mounted into the underside of the appliance.)

1. Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the appliance. The back of

the appliance rests on two fixed supports. (Built-in models also have rear level

legs that can provide more precise leveling).

2. Adjust the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off the floor.

Note: If your model is equipped with front rollers, the front legs should be lowered

enough to lift the rollers off the floor to ensure the appliance does not roll

forward when the door is opened.

3. Place a leveling tool on top of the appliance, first side to side, then front to back.

Turn leg counter-clockwise to raise a corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.

4. Repeat Step 3 until appliance is level.

5. After appliance is fully loaded, recheck with level as in Step 3.

If your appliance is equipped with casters, the two front casters have brakes to

prevent rolling. Keep brakes locked, and unlock for moving only.

When using the appliance:

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the

appliance. Do not block off any air vents. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be

hindered, and temperature and moisture problems may occur. Always position

contents to allow some airflow between shelves or baskets.

Allow the appliance to cool at least 6 to 8 hours before adding contents. Allow 24

hours for temperature to stabilize.

NOTE: When the appliance is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the

appliance is cooled. It may take 6 to 8 hours (or longer), depending on room

temperature and the number of times the appliance door is opened. After the

appliance has cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the

appliance at the proper temperature.

For optimum temperature performance, it is recommended that this unit be at

least 30% full during use. If you are only using this unit to store small loads, we

recommend adding some water bottles or freezer packs to ensure temperature

stability.

The outside of your appliance may feel warm. This is normal. The appliance’s design

and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the

appliance. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the appliance

feel warm. (In some models the condenser that gets warm is just inside the side walls,

making these walls warm to the touch.)

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

• The more airflow provided around an appliance, the less energy it will use.

• If your appliance requires manual defrosting, keep ice build-up to less than 1/2".

• Keep doors open a minimum of time, and shut securely.