Use and Care Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this
manual, so read the manual carefully. We strongly recommend that you have a professional
install your new machine. The warranty may be affected or voided by an incorrect installation. To
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
DANGER
l It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be
turned off by a switch or pull chain.
l Please ensure that the required voltage is being supplied at all times.
l The unit should be plugged into a grounded and properly-sized electrical outlet with appropriate over-current protection.
l Ensure unit is not resting on or against the electrical cord.
l Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
l Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the
outlet.
l Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
l Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected.
l Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or
death.
l If the unit is not in use for a long period of time, best to unplug the unit from the outlet.
l After unplugging the unit, wait at least 8 minutes before plugging it back in. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
compressor.
l If the power cuts off, wait at least 8 minutes before turning the unit on to avoid damage to the compressor.
l Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. A
qualified technician should do all other servicing or repairs.
l Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned chest freezers are still dangerous.”
l Before you throw away your old chest freezer: Take off the doors.
l Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the chest freezer.
WARNING
l Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so can result in back, knee or other injury.
l This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
l Do not touch the cold surfaces in the cold compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold
surfaces.
l To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated
area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the
elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.
l The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills, broilers or other sources of high heat.
l It is important for the appliance to be level for proper operation. You may need to make adjustments to level it.