Adjustable Temperature Control
The adjustable thermostat control is located on the left outside wall of the unit.
Interior Thermometer
The appliance comes with an NSF certified thermometer to show internal temperatures. The thermometer is attached to the plastic interior lid panel on commercial chest freezers and on the wire basket on ice cream freezers.
MaxFreeze Switch (Some Chest Models)
When the Max Freeze setting is activated, the LED on the rocker switch will light up. This setting puts the compressor in a full- time run mode and overrides the thermostatic control. This in turn results in constant cooling of the freezer and provides the fastest freezer cool down period.
In most conditions the MaxFreeze setting will maintain lower freezer compartment temperatures than would the Normal setting. The Normal setting can be used to save energy when rapid cool down times aren’t needed or when constantly maintaining the lowest temperature is not required.
To return the freezer back to normal operating mode, push the switch to the normal position.
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Routine Maintenance
Between Defrosting
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with pulling motion. NEVER use a metal instrument to remove frost.
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on the upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air entering the freezer when the lid is opened. Remove food and leave the lid open when defrosting the freezer.
To use the defrost drain, place a shallow pan beneath the drain outlet (Figure 1). Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 2). Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.
If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close the freezer lid. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Cleaning
After defrosting, wash inside and outside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two (2) tablespoons of baking soda in one (1) quart (1.136 liters) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry. NEVER use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. DO NOT wash removable parts in a dishwasher. Replace parts and food.
POWER FAILURE
DO NOT open the freezer lid unnecessarily if the freezer is off for several hours.
If a power failure occurs, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under “Dry Ice”, “Dairies”, or “Ice Cream Manufacturers” for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.
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