About the operation of your freezer.

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Starting the Freezer

 

 

Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning).

 

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Connect cord to power outlet.

 

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On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the OFF position.

 

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Make sure the temperature control is set at 4.

 

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Allow freezer to operate for at least four hours before placing food inside.

 

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On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the ON position.

 

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Safety Instructions Operating

Temperature Control

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. The freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen may be placed in the freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen food should NOT be placed in the freezer until it has operated for 4 hours. Allow several hours after each one- step adjustment for the freezer temperature to stabilize.

When loading the freezer, freeze only

3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of space at a time. Distribute packages evenly throughout the freezer. It is not necessary to turn the control knob to a colder setting while freezing food.

Turning the control to OFF stops the cooling process but does not shut off power to the freezer.

Instructions

Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and some Upright models)

The electromechanical temperature control

The electromechanical temperature control is

is preset to give satisfactory food storage

on the outside left on the chest models and

temperatures. It is adjustable to provide a

inside the freezer on upright models.

range of temperatures. Allow several hours

 

for the temperature to stabilize between

 

adjustments.

 

Electronic Temperature Control (some Upright Frost-Free models)

Instructions

Installation

This electronic temperature control is located on the front of the freezer door. The temperature is factory-preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. To adjust the temperature setting, press Colder to decrease temperatures and Warmer to increase temperatures. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

To turn the freezer off, press Warmer until the display reads “0.” To turn the freezer on, press Colder until the display shows “4” or the desired setting.

To lock the controls, press Alarm Reset for

3 seconds. The display will read “L.” To unlock the controls, press Alarm Reset for 3 seconds. The display will read “U” and then display the current temperature.

This electronic control has a temperature alarm feature. If the inside temperature exceeds 23°F. An alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches unsafe levels. The alarm operates on household electricity. If the power fails, the alarm will not perform.

When the freezer is initially plugged in, the red Hi Temp light will come on and a buzzer will sound. The indicator light will stay on until the freezer temperature reaches 23°F or below. To silence the buzzer, push Alarm Reset. If the temperature in the freezer goes above 23°F for any reason, the Hi Temp light will come on and the buzzer will sound every hour until the temperature is below 23°F. To silence the buzzer, push Alarm Reset.

If an “E” appears on the display, contact your authorized service technician for repair. The freezer will continue to run until serviced.

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