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3.5, 5, 7, or 10.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer
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Using your freezer
The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should
not be exceeded.
Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are
instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage
times.
Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the
frozen foods manufacturer's instructions for a three star frozen food storage
compartment or home freezer.
A storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. To reach
other packages in the freezer, just slide the basket to one side, or lift it out.
1 The first time you turn the freezer on, adjust the temperature control to the
setting you want and run for two to three hours before putting food in.
2 After it is fully cooled, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best
suits your needs. Settings include MIN, MAX, and OFF.
Defrosting your freezer
For your freezer to operate most efficiently and with minimum energy
consumption, it should be defrosted when the frost on the freezer walls is in
excess of .2 to .4 inches (5 to 10 mm) thick. To minimize food spoilage, choose a
time when your stock of frozen food is low.
The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when
defrosting the freezer. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the top open
helps speed the process.
1 Remove the frozen food from your freezer and place it in a refrigerator or
cooler to protect the food.
2 Turn the thermostat knob to OFF and unplug the freezer.
3 During defrosting the ice melts into the cabinet, so remove the drain plug on
the inside of the freezer, then place a shallow pan under the drain outlet so the
defrost water can drain into something.
Check the pan occasionally so that the water does not overflow.
4 When your freezer has defrosted, clean the interior of the freezer, then replace
the drain plug.
Notes:
• Turning the temperature control to OFF stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off
the power to the freezer.
• If the freezer is unplugged, loses power, or is turned off, you must wait three to five
minutes before restarting the it. The freezer will not start if you attempt to restart it
sooner.
• Large amounts of food lower the cooling efficiency of the freezer.
• If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the thermostat control by one
increment at a time. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between
adjustments.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not use boiling water to defrost your freezer because it may damage the plastic
parts. You can use warm water to speed up the process.
• Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling
coils and will void the warranty.
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