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Defrosting your freezer

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Insignia Chest Freezer - White (3.5, 5, 7, or 10.2 Cu.ft.) A storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer, just slide the basket to one side, or lift it out. 1 The first time you turn the freezer on, adjust the temperature control to the setting you want and run for two to three hours before putting food in. 2 After it is fully cooled, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. Settings include MIN, MAX, and OFF. Notes • Turning the temperature control to OFF stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the freezer. • If the freezer is unplugged, loses power, or is turned off, you must wait three to five minutes before restarting the it. The freezer will not start if you attempt to restart it sooner. • Large amounts of food lower the cooling efficiency of the freezer. • If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the thermostat control by one increment at a time. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments. Defrosting your freezer For your freezer to operate most efficiently and with minimum energy consumption, it should be defrosted when the frost on the freezer walls is in excess of .2 to .4 inches (5 to 10 mm) thick. To minimize food spoilage, choose a time when your stock of frozen food is low. The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when defrosting the freezer. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the top open helps speed the process. Cautions • Do not use boiling water to defrost your freezer because it may damage the plastic parts. You can use warm water to speed up the process. • Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the warranty. 1 Remove the frozen food from your freezer and place it in a refrigerator or cooler to protect the food. 2 Turn the thermostat knob to OFF and unplug the freezer. 3 During defrosting the ice melts into the cabinet, so remove the drain plug on the inside of the freezer, then place a shallow pan under the drain outlet so the defrost water can drain into something. Check the pan occasionally so that the water does not overflow. 8 www.insigniaproducts.com

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Insignia Chest Freezer - White (3.5, 5, 7, or 10.2 Cu.ft.)
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A storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. To
reach other packages in the freezer, just slide the basket to one side, or lift
it out.
1
The first time you turn the freezer on, adjust the temperature control
to the setting you want and run for two to three hours before putting
food in.
2
After it is fully cooled, adjust the temperature control to the setting
that best suits your needs. Settings include MIN, MAX, and OFF.
Defrosting your freezer
For your freezer to operate most efficiently and with minimum energy
consumption, it should be defrosted when the frost on the freezer walls is
in excess of .2 to .4 inches (5 to 10 mm) thick. To minimize food spoilage,
choose a time when your stock of frozen food is low.
The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed
when defrosting the freezer. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving
the top open helps speed the process.
1
Remove the frozen food from your freezer and place it in a refrigerator
or cooler to protect the food.
2
Turn the thermostat knob to OFF and unplug the freezer.
3
During defrosting the ice melts into the cabinet, so remove the drain
plug on the inside of the freezer, then place a shallow pan under the
drain outlet so the defrost water can drain into something.
Check the pan occasionally so that the water does not overflow.
Notes
•
Turning the temperature control to OFF stops the cooling
cycle but does not shut off the power to the freezer.
•
If the freezer is unplugged, loses power, or is turned off, you
must wait three to five minutes before restarting the it. The
freezer will not start if you attempt to restart it sooner.
•
Large amounts of food lower the cooling efficiency of the
freezer.
•
If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the
thermostat control by one increment at a time. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize between
adjustments.
Cautions
•
Do not use boiling water to defrost your freezer because it
may damage the plastic parts. You can use warm water to
speed up the process.
•
Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as
it may damage the cooling coils and will void the warranty.