All about the
Use & Care
of your Freezer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Registration...............................................2
Energy Saving Tips ................................................2
Important Safety Instructions .................................3
First Steps ............................................................5
Optional Freezer Features ......................................5
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Setting Temperature Controls..................................6
Care and Cleaning...................................... ...........7
Power Failure/Freezer Failure..................................8
Before you Call...................................................... 9
Major Appliance Warranty......................................11
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Read and Save These Instructions
This Owner’s Guide provides specic operating instructions
for your model. Use your freezer only as instructed in this
guide. These instructions are not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record the model and serial numbers in the space
provided below.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
• The freezer should be located in the coolest area of
the room, away from heat producing appliances or
heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer. Overloading the freezer forces
the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too
slowly may lose quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the freezer. This cuts
down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
• Freezer shelves and baskets should not be lined with
aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners
interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer
less efcient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and
extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close door as soon as possible.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this freezer.
Denitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
Proper Disposal of your Freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned freezers are still
dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If
you are getting rid of your old freezer, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/
disposal methods. Check with your utility company or
visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information
on recycling your old wine cooler.
Before you throw away your old freezer:
• Remove door/lid.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily
climb inside.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
WARNING
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline, or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Read product labels for ammability and
other warnings.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Avoid re hazard or electric shock. Do not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any
prong from power cord.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your
new appliance.
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline, or other ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for warnings regarding ammability and
other hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of
explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy nishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.
WARNING
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will
operate properly.
• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating.
The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your protection against
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with
the local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualied
electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do NOT use an extension cord or adapter plug.
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected. Operating the freezer with in-
sufcient power can damage the motor. Such damage
is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your
household voltage is high or low, consult your power
company for testing.
• To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a
wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.
WARNING
Child Safety
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the wine cooler is
unpacked. Children should never use these items to
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers,
and can quickly cause suffocation.
• An empty, discarded freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children.
• Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in
use, even if it is being discarded.
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WARNING
Other Precautions
• To defrost freezer, always unplug unit rst.
• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight out from
the receptacle.
• Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power to other
electrical components.