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Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straightout from the
outlet.
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Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevapors andliquids
inthevicinity of thisorany otherappliance. Thefumescan create afire hazardorexplosion.
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Beforeproceedingwithcleaningandmaintenanceoperations,makesurethe powerline ofthe 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
qualifiedtechnicianshoulddoall otherservicing or repairs.
lChild entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned chest freezers are still 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 high heat.
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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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Remove the packing materialsandcleanthe appliance before using.
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Donot use thisapparatus for other than itsintended 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 of electric shock hazard from the appliance.
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Have the wall outlet andcircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectriciantomakesure the outlet isproperly grounded.
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The appliance shouldalways be plugged into its ownindividualelectricaloutlet which hasa voltage 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 orreplaceimmediatelyall powercordsthat have become frayedorotherwisedamaged. 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.
