FIRST STEPS
Door Removal
If door must be removed, unplug the unit.
1. Gently lay the unit on its back, on a rug
or blanket.
2. Remove 2 base screws and base panel.
3. Unplug connector, if required, by holding
the cabinet connector in place, and
pulling door connector out. If equipped,
pull Harness Retainer from Cabinet.
4. Remove 4 bottom hinge screws.
5. Remove plastic top hinge cover.
6. Remove 2 screws from top hinge.
7. Remove top hinge from cabinet.
8. Remove door and bottom hinge
from cabinet.
9. To replace door, reverse the above
order and securely tighten all screws to
prevent hinge slippage. Ensure the door
harness is routed as shown and that the
restraint clip is snapped into the cabinet.
Base Screw
Harness
Restraint
Wire
Lid Removal
(chest models)
See Instructions on hinge label. Unplug the unit.
6
(upright models)
Hinge
Screws
Door
Connector
Cabinet
Connector
SETTING THE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Cool Down Period
• For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for
the appliance to cool down completely.
The unit will run continuously for the first
several hours. Foods that are already
frozen may be placed in the unit 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. Distribute packages to
be frozen evenly throughout the freezer. It
is not necessary to turn control knob to a
colder setting while freezing food.
Electromechanical Temperature
Control
(chest and some upright models)
The temperature control is located inside the
freezer on upright models, and on the left
exterior wall on chest models. The temperature
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 control knob
toward COLDEST and allow several hours for
temperatures to stabalize between adjustments.
NOTE
Your freezer may have some, or all of the
features listed below. Become familiar with
these features, and their use and care.
Electronic Temperature Control
(some upright frost-free models)
The electronic temperature control is located
outside the freezer on upright models. The
temperature is factory preset to provide
satisfactory food storage temperatures. To
adjust the temperature setting, press the +
button for a warmer temperature and the -
button for a colder temperature on the control
panel. Allow several hours for the temperature
to stabilize between adjustments.