AccuCold FS24LCSS User Manual

FELIX STORCH, INC.

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MEDICAL FREEZER

Model FS24L

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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770 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, New York 10474
www.medicalrefrigerators.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ....................................................................... 2 – 3

Installation Instructions .................................................................... 4 – 5

Before using your freezer ................................................................ 4

Installing your freezer ...................................................................... 4

Electrical connection ................................................................. 4 - 5

Reversing the door swing of your appliance ................................... 5

Operation .................................................................................................. 6

Setting the temperature control ....................................................... 6

Care and Maintenance ...................................................................... 6 – 7

Defrosting your freezer ................................................................... 6

Cleaning your freezer ...................................................................... 6

Vacation time .................................................................................. 7

Moving your freezer ........................................................................ 7

Energy-saving tips .......................................................................... 7

Problems with your Freezer .................................................................... 8

Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 11

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Before the appliance is used, it must be properly pos itioned and installed as
described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduc e the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and
do not use an extension cord.

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, servi ng onl y your appliance, be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

• Never clean freezer parts with flammable flui ds. These fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids inside or in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or expl osion.

• Do not use inflammable sprays in the vicinity of the appliance.

• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the

unit is disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.

• Unplug the appliance or disconnect power bef ore cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can

result in electrical shock or death.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• DANGER! Risk of child entrapment!

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problem s of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous, even if they wil l " jus t sit in the garage a few days."

√ Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the

shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

√ Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.

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• Use two or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.

• 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 protec ted from the elements, such as wind,
rain, water spray or drips.

• The freezer should not be located next to ovens, radiators or other sources of high heat.

• The freezer must be installed with all electrical , water and drain connections in accordance with

state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and l ocal codes and ordinances is required.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the freezer.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make

several adjustments to level it.

• Check for leaks after connection.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced phys ical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

• IMPORTANT: Do not use mechanical devices or other m eans to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• IMPORTANT: Do not damage the refrigerant circ uit .

• IMPORTANT: Do not use electrical appliances inside the storage compartment of the appliance

unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasi ves on the interior. These cleaners may
damage or discolor the interior.

MODEL FS24L IS DESIGNED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL USE ONLY. IT IS NOT

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INTENDED FOR USE AS A HOUSEHOLD FREEZER.

intended purpose.

Do not use this apparatus for other than its

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