Upright Freezer FR300SL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: NOTE: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in. 1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide. 2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40˚F”. “…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat.” “…Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods.
PARTS & FEATURES Adjustable Temperature Control Full Width Fixed Shelves (2) Leveling Legs 3
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER UNPACKING YOUR FREEZER 1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and outside. 2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the freezer. ADJUSTING YOUR FREEZER • Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in. • Place the freezer on a surface strong enough to support it fully loaded.
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER CONT. WARNING ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT • Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the freezer. • Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the freezer and may result in shock hazard.
FREEZER FEATURES AND USE OPERATING YOUR FREEZER • Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an electrical outlet having 115 volts and 15 amps. • Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob. “1” being the warmest and “7” being the coldest. Initially set the temperature on “4”. Place food inside the freezer. After using the freezer for 24 hours set the freezer to your desired setting.
FREEZER FEATURES AND USE CONT. DEFROSTING • For most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost whenever the frost becomes 1/4” thick. Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove the frost, as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured coil will void the warranty). Use only a plastic scraper. Do not use boiling water as it may damage the unit. • Remove frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
FREEZER FEATURES AND USE CONT. LEVELING YOUR FREEZER • Your freezer has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom corners of your freezer. After properly placing your freezer in its final position, you can level your freezer. • Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to raise your freezer or by turning them clockwise to lower your freezer. The freezer door will close easier when leveling legs are extended. DOOR ALIGNMENT 1.
FREEZER FEATURES AND USE CONT. FOOD STORAGE INFORMATION Frozen Food: • Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills. • Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer. This will prevent unnecessary energy use. • When storing meats, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary. • Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in packages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out.
PROPER FREEZER CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. CAUTION Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage. GENERAL: • Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water.
PROPER FREEZER CARE AND CLEANING CONT. POWER INTERRUPTIONS • Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing.
TROUBLESHOOTING FREEZER DOES NOT OPERATE: • Check if thermostat control is not in the “OFF” position. • Check if freezer is plugged in. • Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker. • Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether freezer will start. Compressor cycle must be complete to operate. FOOD TEMPERATURE APPEARS TOO WARM: • Frequent door openings. • Allow time for recently added warm food to reach freezer temperature. • Check gaskets for proper seal.
