Manual
Setting the
Temperature Control
Cool Down Period
• For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely. The
freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already
frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen
foods should NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours.
When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer
space at one time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the
freezer. It is not necessary to turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing
food.
Temperature Control
The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on
the left outside wall on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to provide
satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is
adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a
colder temperature is desired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLD-
ESTand allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.
Freezer Optional
Features
RAPID
OFF
FREEZE
OFF ON TEMP. ALARM
ALARM
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TempAlarm - Upright Freezers
NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below.
Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.
Rapid Freeze
Rapid freeze allows you t o lower your freezer's temperature t o the lowest possible
temperature by pushing the switch to ON. For maximum benefit, rapid freeze should
be selected 24 hours before placing a large quantity of unfrozen food into the
freezer. Food should then be spread throughout the freezer compartment to speed
up the freezing process. Rapid freeze must be manually turned off by pushing the
switch to OFF. (This will return the compressor to the normal operating mode.)
Power On Light
The Power On Light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to electrical
power. The light glows even when the temperature control is turned to OFF. If
the light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist.
Temp Alarm (audible only or audible with warning light)
This feature is designed to provide a warning of possible malfunction. If the
temperature of the food risesto a levelunsafe for long-term storage, the buzzer will
sound. The red light will also glow on models so equipped. TheTemp Alarm feature
operates on household electricity. If power fails, the alarm will not perform. An ON/
OFFswitch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. The freezer
isshipped with Temp Alarm inthe OFFposition. After freezer hasrun approximately
4 hours, the red light, if equipped, will go off. Then you may activate the Temp
Alarm without the alarm sounding.
To activate the Temp Alarm, pressthe eraser end of a pencil, or a freezer key into
the hole marked ON, moving the rocker switch. To deactivate the Temp Alarm,
press the OFFswitch.
If the alarm sounds, be sure freezer is properly leveled, and the door closes freely,
and sealsproperly, Ifyou suspect atechnical malfunction, call an authorized servicer
immediately,
Slide-Out Basket (upright models)
The Slide-Out Basket, located at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage
space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove basket, pull
out, and lift up.