Installation; Operation - Maytag RFC1500AAW Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
Location
Setting Control
• Place freezer in a convenient
spot out of direct sunlight and
• Set temperature
control on back of freezer at #4 for nor-
away from radiators, heat vents, ranges or other heat sources,
mal operation.
• Freezer operates most efficiently when room temperature
is
* Let freezer run 3 hours before loading it with frozen food.
between 65°F and 90°E
" Large quantities of fresh meat (a quarter or side of beef) should
• Do not locate freezer where the temperature
may drop below
be pre-frozen
before placing in freezer.
32°E
• Check freezer temperature 24-48 hours after start-up. (It should
• Place freezer at least I _from wall behind; 3" from cabinets or
be operating
near 0°E )
walls at either side.
• To LOWER
freezer
temperature,
turn
control
knob
• Make certain floor is strong enough
to support
fully loaded
CLOCKWISE.
freezer.
* To RAISE freezer
temperature,
turn
knob
COUNTER-
. Solidly position freezer on floor. Wood or metal shims may be
CLOCKWISE. (Once set, further control adjustments
are not
used to level freezer wherever
floor is uneven,
usually necessary.)
NOTE: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF UNFROZEN
FOOD
III
_ __ll
I
foot
TO ADD at one time (according to the U.S.D.A.) is 3 lbs. per
cubiCof
freezer space.
-
%
Allow room Io open lid
MIn, 1 tnch a_back
Ill' =,lll
3 inches
3 Inches
Door Lock (Certain Models)
• Insert tip of key approximately
r/_ "into lock.
• To LOCK turn key CLOCKWISE.
• To UNLOCK turn key COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
Electrical Connection
• Plug freezer into a 115 volt, 60 cycle, grounded
(3-prong) dec-
PUSH
IN _A"
AND TURN
/,,"
• Outlet should be protected by its own 15 amp fuse or circuit
breaker.
• DO NOT use an extension cord
a_'
• DO NOT use an adaptor plug.
NOTE: Your freezer is equipped
with a 3-pronged
grounding
plug to protect you and your family from possible electrical shock
hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptade. IF THE
Signal Light (Certain Models)
ELECTRICAL OUTLET YOU INTEND TO USE WILL NOT
IFTHE SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE FREEZER HANDLE IS OFF
ACCEPT
THE
3-PRONG
PLUG,
YOU MUST
HAVE A
AND THE REFRIGERATION
MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING,
PROPERLY GROUNDED 3-PRONG OUTLET INSTALLED BY
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS BEFORE CALLING
FOR
A QUALIFIED
ELEctRICIAN.
DO NOT, UNDER
ANY
SERVICE.
CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT
OR
REMOVE
THE
ROUND
• Make sure unit is properly plugged in.
GROUNDING
PRONG FROM THE PLUG.
• Check circuit breaker or fuse.
(If the signal light is off and the refrigeration
motor is on, then
PROPERLY
POLARIZED
the signal light is burned out.)
AND GROUNDED
OUTLET
DEFROSTING
(Defrost freezer when frost build-up is _" thick or more.)
• Remove contents
of freezer and wrap in heavy blanket
to
prevent thawing.
• Unplug freezer.
t]_"_,,_
• Leave lid open while the freezer is defrosting.
• Place pans of hot water in the freezer to hasten defrosting.
O
• When defrosting is completed, clean and dry freezer (follow in-
3-PRONG
(GROUNDING}
PLUG
structions below).
• Plug unit back in and replace frozen food.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SHARP OR POINTED INSTRUMENTS
TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. DO NOT USE SALT OR SALT
SOLUTIONS TO SPEED UP DEFROSTING. (Either procedure
could damage the freezer beyond repair.)

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