First Steps

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Installation

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

Installation

•Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.

•The freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended.

•Allow space around the unit for good air circulation.Leavea3inch(75mm)space on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

Leveling

The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. NOTE: It is VERY IMPORTANT for your freezer to be level in order to function properly. If the freezer is not leveled during installatioin, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.

To Level Upright Unit:

After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the freezer from front-to-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½ bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left halfway open.

To Level Chest Unit:

If needed, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor.

Cleaning

•Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE

SURFACES.

•Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE

SERIALPLATE.

DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS)

If door must be removed, (UNPLUG THE UNIT.)

1.Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket.

2.Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet. (Figure 1)

3.Unplug connector, if required, by holding the cabinet connector in place, and pulling door connector out. (Figure 1)

4.Remove bottom hinge screws. (Figure 1)

5.Remove plastic top hinge cover.

6.Remove screws from top hinge.

7.Remove top hinge from cabinet.

8. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet.

9.To replace door, reverse the above

order and securely tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage.

LID REMOVAL (CHEST MODELS)

See Instructions on Hinge label. (UNPLUG THE UNIT.)

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