Palsonic pal300chf Owners Manual - Page 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Freezer • Remove the exterior and interior packing. • Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:  2 Storage Baskets  1 Instruction Manual  1 Plastic Scraper • Before connecting the freezer to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation. • Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. Installing Your Freezer • This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built- in. • Place your freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the freezer when it is fully loaded. • Allow 15 cm of space between the back and sides of the freezer, which allows the proper air circulation. • Locate the freezer away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the freezer not to perform properly. • Avoid locating the freezer in moist areas. • Plug the freezer into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized service center. • After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2~3 hours before placing food in the freezer compartment. Electrical Connection For your safety please read the following information OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Temperature Control • Your freezer has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the lower right hand corner. • The range of the temperature control is from position" 1" the warmest to "6" the coldest. Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of "4" should be appropriate for home or office freezer use. • To turn the freezer off, turn the temperature control to "OFF". NOTE: • Turning the temperature control to "OFF" position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the freezer. • If the unit is unplugged, lost power, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before • Restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the freezer will not start. • Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance. • If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust thermostat control by one 5