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Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the
outlet.
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Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevaporsandliquids
inthevicinity ofthisorany otherappliance.Thefumescancreate afire hazardorexplosion.
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Beforeproceedingwithcleaningandmaintenanceoperations,makesurethe powerlineofthe unitisdisconnected.
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Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can resultinelectricalshockor
death.
lIf the unit is not in use for a long period of time, best to unplug the unit from the outlet.
lAfter unplugging the unit, wait at least 8 minutes before plugging it back in. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
compressor.
lIf the power cuts off, wait at least 8 minutes before turning the unit on to avoid damage to the compressor.
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Donotattempttorepairorreplaceanypartofyourapplianceunlessitisspecificallyrecommended inthismanual.A
qualifiedtechnicianshoulddoallotherservicing or repairs.
lChild entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned chest freezers arestill dangerous.”
lBefore you throw away your old chest freezer: Take off the doors.
lNeverallowchildren to operate, play with, or crawl insidethe chestfreezer.
WARNING
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Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so can result in
back, knee
or other injury.
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This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the cold compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold
surfaces.
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To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated
area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the
elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.
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The appliance shouldnot be locatednext to ovens, grills,
broilers
or other sources of highheat.
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It is important for the appliance to be level for proper operation. You may need to make adjustmentstolevelit.
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Removethe packing materialsandcleanthe appliance before using.
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Donot use thisapparatus for otherthanitsintended purpose.
Electrical Connection
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Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly grounded.
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The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug that mates with a standard 3-prong
grounding wall outlet tominimize the possibility ofelectric shock hazardfrom the appliance.
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Have the wall outlet andcircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectriciantomakesure the outlet isproperlygrounded.
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The appliance should always be plugged intoitsownindividual electricaloutlet which hasavoltage ratingthat matchesthe
ratinglabelon the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
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Repair orreplaceimmediatelyallpowercords that have becomefrayedorotherwisedamaged. Donot use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along itslength or at either end.
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When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.
Refrigerant Disposal
If you are throwing away your old freezer it may have a cooling system that uses “Ozone Depleting” chemicals. Make sure the
refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified service technician.
