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TABLEOF CONTENTS
FREEZER SAFETY ......................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4
Unpacking.................................................................................... 4
Location Requirements................................................................ 4
ElectricalRequirements............................................................... 4
Freezer Doors: Removing,Reversing(optional)and Replacing..5
Door Closing and Alignment ........................................................ 7
Caster Instanation......................................................................... 7
Normal Sounds ............................................................................ 9
FREEZER USE ................................................................................ 9
EnsuringProperAir Circulation.................................................... 9
Using the Controls....................................................................... 9
UPPER COMPARTMENT FEATURES ........................................ 10
Upper Compartment Shelf ......................................................... 10
Upper Compartment Floor ......................................................... 11
LOWER COMPARTMENT FEATURES ....................................... 11
Shelves ....................................................................................... 11
Haft-Width Wire Baskets ............................................................ 11
Full-Width Wire Basket .............................................................. 11
Full-Width Shelf .......................................................................... 12
DOOR FEATURES ........................................................................ 12
Door Rails................................................................................... 12
Door Bins.................................................................................... 12
Wire Door Shelf .......................................................................... 12
Can Rack .................................................................................... 12
FREEZER CARE ........................................................................... 13
Cleaning ...................................................................................... 13
Changing the Light Bulbs ........................................................... 13
Power Interruptions .................................................................... 13
Vacation and Moving Care......................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 15
In the U.S.A. ............................................................................... 15
in Canada ................................................................................... 15
WARRANTY .................................................................................. 16
iNDICE
SEGURIDAD DEL CONGELADOR .............................................. 17
INSTRUCClONES DE INSTALACI6N ......................................... 18
Desempaque .............................................................................. 18
Requialtosde Iocalizaci6n.......................................................... 18
Requisitosal_&ctricos.................................................................. 19
Puertas del congelador:C6mo quitarlas, cambiarles el sentido
de apertura (opeional) y volver a ponedas en su lugar.............. 19
Cierrs y alineamiento de las puertas ......................................... 21
Instalaci6n de las ruedecillas ..................................................... 22
Sonidos normalee ...................................................................... 24
USO DEL CONGELADOR ........................................................... 24
C6mo asegurar la debida circulaci6n de aim ............................ 24
Uso de los controles.................................................................. 24
CARACTERfSTICAS DEL COMPARTIMIENTO SUPERIOR.....26
Estantedal compartimientosuperior......................................... 26
Base del compartimientosuperior............................................. 26
CARACTERfSTICAB DEL COMPARTIMIENTO INFERIOR ......26
Estantes ...................................................................................... 26
Canastillas de alambrede medio .............................................. 26
Canastiliade alambre................................................................. 26
Estante de anoho oompleto....................................................... 27
CARACTER|STICAS DE LA PUERTA ......................................... 27
Rieles de la puerta...................................................................... 27
Recipientes de la puerta ............................................................ 27
Estante de alambre para lapuerta ............................................. 28
Portalatas .................................................................................... 28
CUIDADO DEL CONGELADOR ................................................... 28
Limpieza ..................................................................................... 28
C6mo cambiar los focos ............................................................ 29
Cortes de oorriecte ..................................................................... 29
Cuidado durante las vacaciones y mudanzas ........................... 29
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS ...................................................... 29
AYUDA O SBRVICIO TI_CNICO................................................... 31
Enlos EE.UU.............................................................................. 31
EnCanada .................................................................................. 31
GARAN'rJA..................................................................................... 32
TABLEDESMATIERES
SI_CURITI_DU CONGIeLATEUR .................................................. 33
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................. 34
D_baJ]age.................................................................................... 34
Emplacement d'installation........................................................ 34
Sp6cifications_lectriques .......................................................... 35
Portas du cong_lateur : D6montage, inversion(option)
et r_installation........................................................................... 35
Fermetureet alignementdes portes.......................................... 38
Installationdes roulettes............................................................ 38
Bruitsnormaux........................................................................... 40
UTILISATION DU CONGI_LATEUR ............................................. 40
Pourassurer une circulationd'alr correcte................................ 40
Utilisationdes commandes ........................................................ 40
CARACTt_RISTIQUES DU COMPARTIMENT SUPI_RIEUR,..,..42
Tablette du compartiment sup_rieur.......................................... 42
Fonddu eompartimentinf_deur................................................. 42
CARACTI-=RISTIQUES DU COMPARTIMENT INFERIEUR .......42
Tablettes..................................................................................... 42
Deux paniers en broche demi-largeur ....................................... 42
Panier m_tallique ........................................................................ 42
Tablette de pleine largeur........................................................... 43
CARACTE_RISTIQUES DE LA PORTE ......................................... 43
Tdnglesdans la porte................................................................. 43
Balconnets dans laporte ........................................................... 43
Tablette m_taHique de porte ...................................................... 44
Porte-cannettea .......................................................................... 44
ENTRETIEN DU CONGIeLATEUR ............................................... 44
Nettoyege ................................................................................... 44
Remplacement des ampoules d'Sclalrage ................................ 45
Pannes de courant..................................................................... 45
Entretien avant les vacances ou lore d'un dem_nagement.......45
DEPANNAGE ................................................................................. 46
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 47
GARANTI E ....................................................... .......................... 48

FREEZERSAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided manyimportants•fety messages in this manualand on your appliance, Always read and obey all
safety messages.
I_ his isthe safety alert symbol
This symbolalerts you to potentialhazards that can killor hurtyou and others.
All safety messages willfollowthe safety alert symboland eitherthe word "DANGER" or
"WARNING," These words me•n:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediateLv follow instruction•.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instruction•,
All safety messages willtell you whatthe potential hazard is,tell you howto reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injurywhen using your freezer, follow these basic
precautions:
=Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
•Do not remove ground prong,
•Do not use an adapter,
•Do not use an extension cord.
• Disconnect power before servicing.
• Replace all panels before operating.
• Use nonflammable cleaner.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from freezer.
Use two or more people to move and install
freezer.
Keep key away from children.
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer
or refrigerator.
Disconnect power before installingice maker (on
ice maker kitready modelsonly).
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
ProperDisposalofYourOld
RefdgerofororFreezer Before you throw away your old reffigerator or freezer
•Take off the doors.
•Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocationare not problems
ofthe past. Junked or abandoned refrigeratorsare stilldangerous
-even ifthey will sit for "just a few days." Ifyou are getting rid of
your old refrigerator,please follow these instructionsto help
prevent accidents.
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
Removing packaging materials
m Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
onthe freezer, Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers, Wipe with warm water and
dry,
= Do not use sharp instruments,rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your freezer. For more
information, see the "Freezer Safety" section.
When Moving Your Freezer:
Your freezer is heavy. When moving the freezer for
cleaning or service, be sureto protect the floor. Always pull
the freezer straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
"walk" the freezer when trying to move it, as floor damage
could occur.
Cleaning before use
After you remove aJlof the packaging materials, clean the inside
ofyour freezer before usingit, See the cleaning instructionsin the
"Freezer Care" section.
LocationRequirements
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
NOTE: Do not installthe freezer near an oven, radiator, or other
heat sourcewhere the temperature will riseabove fIO°F (43° C),
nor in a location where the temperature will fallbelow O°F
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Before you move your freezer into its final location, it isimportant
to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. Your
freezer is equipped with a longer power cord for easier placement
and movement.
Recommended grounding method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit servingonly your freezer be provided. Use an outlet that
cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an
extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing alight bulb, turn the Freezer control to OFF and then
disconnect the freezer from the electrical source. When you are
finished, reconnect the freezer to the electrical source and reset
the control to the desired setting.
Toensure proper ventilation for your freezer, allow for 1/2in. (1.25
cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your
freezer next to afixed wall, leave 2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on
each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to
swing open.
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FreezerDoors:Removing,
Reversing (optional) and Replacing
TOOLS NEEDED: `%6in. hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver,flat-blade screwdriver,`%6in. open-end wrench, flat
2 in. putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
• Before you begin, turn the lower compartment control OFF,
unplug freezer or disconnect power.
•Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.
•If you are only removingand replacing the doors, the
instructionsare the same regardlessof door style. See the
"Door and Hinge Removal" and "Door and Hinge
Replacement" later in this section.
• All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."
Door and Hinge Removal
5A6in.Hex-HeadHingeScrew
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Open lower compartment door and remove base gdllefrem
the bottom front of the freezer (see Base Grillegraphic).
3. Close the lower compartment door and keep both doors
closed untilyou are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do notdepend onthe doormagnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown inTop Hinge
graphic. Lift the upper compartment door free from the
cabinet.
5. Remove the parts forthe center hinge as shown inthe Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the lower compartment door free fromthe
cabinet.
6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open
in the opposite direction, continue with the "Door Reversal
(optional)" instructions. If you are not reversing the doors, see the
"Door and Hinge Replacement" section.
Door Reversal (optional)
(See complete graphics later in this section.)
Round-Head Door Handle Door Hinge
Handle Screw Screw Hole Plug Hole Plug
Cabinet
1. Remove -%8in. hex-head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabin_ top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see
Graphic 1-2).
Doors
1. Remove door hinge hole plugfrom top ofupper compartment
door. Move to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 2).
2. Remove door stop from both the upper and lower
compartment doors and move to the other side (see Graphic
3).
Door and Hinge Replacement
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Raplace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws. Replace the lower compartment door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors whilethe
hingesare being moved. Do not depend onthe doormagnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the partsfor the center hinge as shown andtighten
all screws (see Center Hinge graphic). Replace the upper
compartment door.
3. Assemble the partsfor the top hinge as shown (see Top
Hinge graphic).Do not tighten screws completely.
4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the upper
compartment door aligns evenlywith the top of the lower
compartment door. Tighten all screws.
Final Steps
1. Check all holesto make surethat hole plugs and screws are
in place, Reinstalltop hinge cover (seaTop Hinge graphic),
NOTE: On the left-hand side ofthe base grillethere is a
removable tab which is abottom hinge hole plug. Break off
the tab from the base grilleand insertthe bottom hingehole
plug into the bottom hinge holes(see Base Grillegraphic),
2. Replace the base grille (see Base Grillegraphic),
3. Plug infreezer or reconnect power.
4. Reset the controls,See "Using the Controls" section,
5. Return all removable door partsto doore and food to product.
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