Your Owner's Guide

42Foods Not Recommended for Freezing

43Retail Cuts of Beef

44Retaii Cuts of Pork

The information in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product. The Freezer Tips Section will help you produce favorable results when freezing food. Pleaseread through the information contained in },our literature pack, to learn more about },our new appliance.

Energy Saving mdeas

o The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight,

???Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in freezer, Overloading freezer forces compressor to run longer, Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil,

oBe sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in freezer, This cuts down on frost build-up inside freezer,

o Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling, Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making freezer lessefficient,

???Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches, Remove as many items needed at one time, and close door as soon as possible,

Important Safety

Instructions

Proper Freezer

Disposal

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past, Junked or abandoned freezers are still

dangerous-- even if they will sit for "just a few days," If you are getting rid of your old freezer, pleasefollow the instructions below to help preventaccidents,

BEFOREYOU THROWAWAY YOUR

OLD FREEZER: *Removedoors, *Leaveshelvesin

placeso children may not easily climb inside.

'!_lvAvL4!ll_ll_['tl Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock, Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug, Do not remove any prong from the power cord,

Grounding type wall receptacl

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

[!v,v-,_:t,,ll_[??? I For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Readproduct labels for flammability and other warnings.

[!v_v:_:_,_,i,_[_Child Safety

??Destroycarton, plastic bags, and any exteriorwrapping material immediatelyafter freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets orstretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

??A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play. Remove the freezer door when not in use, even if you plan to discard the freezer. Many communities have laws requiring you to take this safety precaution.

,Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelvesduring shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.

ELectrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate property,

o Refer to serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three- prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles pro- tected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOM- MENDED. DO NOT use an extension cord, or an adapter plug.

o If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected. Operating freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

??To prevent freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch, or the pull cord.

o Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.

r'!'_','L'_:Other"tl'V_lPrecautions

o Never unplug freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from receptacle.

o Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power to other electrical components,

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DISCARD THE (4) CRATING

SCREWS AND (2) WOOD BASES

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Unpacking and LeveliRg- Upright Freezers

SCREWS

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U_HNGE COVER

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CLeaning

??Wash any removable parts, and the interior and exterior with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dr},. 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 tape or energy label 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 serial plate.

Upright Freezer Door Removal: /f door must be re.moved:

1.Lift up plastic hinge cover, and fold back.

2.Use a Phillips@ screwdriver to loosen and retighten screws on the top hinge, to ensure a secure assembly, and prevent hinge slippage.

3.Remove top hinge from cabinet, and lift door off the lower hinge pin.

4.After door is removed, remove the two screws from bottom hinge.

5.To replace door, reverse above order.

To allow door to

dose and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front of shelves.

Setting the

Temperature Controm

Freezer Optional

Features

Security Lock

Coom Down Period

o For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely. Freezerwill run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours.

,When loading freezer, freeze only.3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time. Evenlydistribute packages to be frozen throughout freezer. It is not necessaryto turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing food.

Temperature Control

The temperature control is located inside the freezer compartment. The tempera- ture is factory preset to provide satisfactory'food storage temperatures. However. the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature is desired, turn the temperature con- trol knob toward COLDESTand allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.

Juice Can Rack

The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door is specially ridged to store juice cans, and prevent them from rolling out of the shelf.

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

Thissecurity lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food is secure. To lock or unlock freezer, push key into the lock, and turn. The key pops out of the lock after it has been turned.

Interior Light

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace light bulb, turn temperature control to OFF,and unplug electrical cord. Replace old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.

Defrost Drain

The Defrost Drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and cleaning. See "Defrosting" in the Care and Cleaning section.

Fast Freezing Shelves

These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly, and allow cold air to constantly circulate throughout freezer. Do not use sharp metal objects such as ice picks or scrapers to clean these shelves, This could damage shelves and reduce their cooling ability, These shelves are not adjustable,

Drop Front Shelf

This shelf, located at the bottom of freezer, provides a separate compartment for small oddly shaped items, or large bulky items, To remove shelf, lift front up and out.

Care and Cleaning

r)amp objects stick to _:oldmetal surfaces. Do not touch metal surfaces with wet or damp hands,

NEVERuse metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions

on an), surface, Before defrosting or cleaning, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Between Defrostings

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost, Scrape with a pulling motion, Never use a metal instrument to remove frost,

If leaving freezer door

open while or] vacation, make certain that children cannot get into freezer and become entrapped,

Defrosting

It is important to defrost and clean freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has accumulated, Frost may,tend to accumulate faster on upper part of freezer due to warm, moist air entering freezer when door is opened, Remove food and leave door open when defrosting freezer,

o On models with a defrost drain, remove drain plug or] inside floor of freezer by pulling straight out. To accessexternal drain tube on models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from base panel.

Locate drain tube near left center under freezer, Placea shallow pan under drain tube, Defrost water will drain out, Check pan occasionally, so water does not overflow, Replace drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed, Remember, if drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer,

On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on freezer bottom to catch frost, Frost will loosen and fall, Remove towels and/or

newspa pers.

Cleaning the Inside

Wash inside surfaces of freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1,136 litres) warm water, Rinseand dry,, Besure to wring excesswater out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the areaof the controls, or any,electrical parts,

Wash removable parts and door gasket with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water, Rinseand dry, Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher,

CLeaning the Outside

Wash cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent, Rinsewell and wipe dry, with a clean soft cloth, Replace freezer parts and food,

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short Vacations: Leave freezer operating during vacations of one to three weeks.

Long Vacations: If freezer will not be used for several months, remove all food, turn temperature control to OFF,and unplug power cord. Clean and dry interior thoroughly. Leave freezer door open slightly,, blocking it open if necessary,,to prevent odor and mold growth.

Moving: Disconnect power cord plug from wall outlet. Remove foods, then defrost and clear] freezer. %cure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. Keep freezer door closed. In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement. Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.

Power Failure/

Freezer Failure

NOTE: Do not open freezer door

unnecessarily if power is cut off due to electrical failure,

If a po_'_erfailure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if freezer is kept closed, If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into 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,

If freezer has stopped operating, see "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist of this manual. Ifyou cannot solve the problem, call an authorized servicer immediately.

Do not open freezer door unnecessarily, If freezer remains off for several hours, follow directions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure, If necessary, take food to a local locker plant until freezer is ready to operate, Look in the Yellow Pages under "Frozen Food Locker Plants."

Freezer runs too much, or too long.

Temperatures inside freezer are too cold.

Temperatures inside freezer are too

warm.

Room or outside weather is hot, It is normal for freezer to work harder under these conditions.

Freezer had recently been disconnected for a period of time, Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely,

Large amounts of warm or hot food klavebeen stored recently, Warm food will cause freezer to run more, until desired temperature is reached,

Door is kept open too long, or too frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time door is opened. Open door less often.

Freezer door may be slightly open. See Occurrence section "Door Problems."

Temperature control issettoocold. Turn control knobtoa warmer setting. AIIowseveral hours for temperature to stabilize,

Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted, Clean or change gasket, Leaksin door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature.

Temperature control is set too cold, Turn control to a warmer setting, Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize,

Temperature control is set too warm, Turn control to a colder setting, Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize,

Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters freezer every time door is opened, Open door less often,

Door may be open slightly. See Occurrence section "Door Problems."

Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently, Wait until freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature,

Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time, Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely,

Temperature of external freezer

Exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30'F warmer than room temperature, This is normal

OCCURRENCE

SOUND AND NOmSE

Louder sound levels when freezer is on.

Louder sound levels when compressor comeson,

Popping or crackingsoundwhen compressorcomes on.

Bubbmingorgurglingsound, likewater boiling.

Vibrating or rattling noise.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST

INSIDE FREEZER

Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST

OUTSIDE FREEZER

Moisture forms on outside of freezer,

ODOR IN FREEZER

DOOR PROBLEMS

Door will not cmose.

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

SOLUTmON

Modem freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures, They require a high speed compressor. When surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior,

Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start or the ON cycle, This is normal, Sound will level off, or disappear as freezer continues to run,

Metal parts expand and contract, as do blot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.

Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system, This is normal,

Freezer is not level, It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, Re-level freezer, or move freezer slightly, Refer to "Leveling" in First Steps,

Freezer is touching the wall, Re-level freezer, or move freezer slightly, Refer to "Leveling" in

First Steps,

Door is slightly open, See Occurrence section "Door Problems,"

Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently, Open door less oRen,

Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up, This is normal,

Door is slightly open, causing cold air frnm inside the freezer tn meet warm moist air frnm outside, See Occurrence section "Door Problems,"

Interior needs to be cleaned, Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda,

Foods with strong odors are in freezer. Cover rood tightly.

Freezer is not level, It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, This condition can force the cabinet out of square, and misalign door,

Light bulb is burned out, Follow directions under "Interior Light" in Freezer Features, No electric current is reaching the freezer, See "Freezer Does Not Run,"

WARRANTY

PERIOD

FULL ONE-YEAR For one year from WARRANTYoriginal purchase

date,

BROICH, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED

SERVICERS, WILL:

Pay all costs for repairing or leplacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in

workrnanship or rnaterial,

Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration Systern (compressor, condenser, evapolator, dlyer and tubing) which prove to be defective in workmanship or material, and provide the labor to install such part.

All of the provisions of the full and limited warranties above and the exclusions listed below

apply,

THE CONSUMER WILL BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Costs of service calls that are listed under

NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER,*

Diagnostic costs and any lemoval, transportation and reinstallation costs which are lequired because of service, All costs for labor, parts and transportation other than with respect to the Sealed Refriqeration System,

Costs of the technician's travel to the home and

any costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance leqnired because of service,