Deepfreeze� Chest Freezers
Refer to Owner�s Manual for safe installation. Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with freezer. Read entire instruction before beginning installation.
Installation Instructions
Choose the proper location
� Freezer must be a minimum of 3 inches from surrounding walls or cabinets. � � � The floor should be level. Shims may be used to reduce any wobbling. For maximum energy efficiency, the freezer should be kept away from extremes in temperatures (within 65 to 90°F). The freezer should not be exposed to elements of the weather, such as rain, sleet, or snow.
! WARNING
To avoid risk of property damage or personal injury, verify a hinge locking device is properly installed and secured before removing hinge. Hinge is under tension.
To remove chest freezer lid
1. Unplug the freezer. 2. Disconnect the wiring harness attached to the back of the freezer lid. � Remove screw securing the rubber plug to the freezer lid. � Disconnect plug from the connector on the freezer lid. 3. Remove hinges from the freezer. � Hinges are under tension. � For safe removal of hinges, push a nail through the holes in the sides of the hinges to secure hinge in closed position. � Nail should be a 21/2 inch 8d common nail. 4. Lift lid to remove.
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Move the freezer.
� � If lid is attached, secure freezer lid closed before moving freezer. You may want to wear fitted gripper gloves to protect against abrasion. Protect soft vinyl and other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material during the installation. The freezer should be placed upright for at least 12 hours prior to plugging it in. Not allowing freezer to stand could result in damage to the freezer.
To replace chest freezer lid
1. Verify the freezer is unplugged. 2. Align and center lid. � Adjust slotted holes in hinges to raise or lower lid relative to the cabinet. 3. Raise lid on one of the back corners until the gasket is barely touching cabinet flanges then tighten the hinge screws. � Overtightening will cause wear on the gasket and poor seal on the handle side of the lid. 4. Raise lid on the other back corner until the gasket is barely touching cabinet flanges then tighten the hinge screws. 5. Check gasket seal. � When the freezer is closed, a piece of paper should be able to be pulled slowly from between the freezer chest and lid. 6. Remove nail from hinges. 7. Reconnect wiring harness to the back of the freezer lid. � Plug connector into the freezer lid. � Replace screw to secure the rubber plug to the freezer lid. 8. Connect power to freezer. Do not use an extension cord or adapter.
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Allow the freezer to stand.
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Plug the freezer in.
� Freezer should be plugged in to a properly polarized and grounded, 3-prong electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter.
