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FREEZEP.ATOR TM FREEZER FREEZERATOR TM CONGELADOR FREEZERATOR TM CONGI_LAIEUR Table of Contents/[ndice/Table des matieres ............ 2 THE BEST GARAGE ON THE BLOCK. TM EL MEJOR GARAGE DE LA CUADRA. TM LE MEILLEUR GARAGE DU QUARTIER. TM[...]
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TABLE OF CON'ENIS FREEZER SAFETY ......................................................................... 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4 Unpacking .................................................................................... 4 Location Requirements ......................................[...]
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FREEZERSAFEW Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the s[...]
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INSTALLATION INSIRUCTIONS Removing packaging materials • Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the freezer. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. T[...]
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TOOLS NEEDED: %6 in. hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, %6 in. open-end wrench, flat 2 in. putty knife. IMPORTANT: • Before you begin, turn the lower compartment control OFF, unplug freezer or disconnect power. • Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. If you are only removing and re[...]
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I .... 1. Bottom Hinge Hole Plug Top Hinge I Top Hinge Cover 2 %6" Hex-Head Hinge Screws 3. Top Hinge iiii Ceo,o,.inge Bottom Hinge 2 !. Bottom Hin le 2 "_/_ Hex-Head Hir_ge Screws I I l F I CabinetHinge Hole Plugs [] _" °'=1 1. Door Hinge Hole Plug I Removal of Door Stops ' l ! 1 Door Stop 2. Door Stop Screw Reinstallati[...]
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NOTE: If you have the casters installed on your freezer, the leveling screws will not work. Shims can be placed under the casters to level a freezer that has casters installed. Door Closing Your freezer has two front adjustable rollers - one on the right and one on the left. If your freezer seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adju[...]
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upwards during the entire caster installation. Lower Front Corner 1. Top Hinge 2. Center Hinge 6. Remove the casters and fasteners from the box. 7. Locate and remove the caster brackets from the FeaturePak. 8. Using 5/_e-18 x 7/8 in. hex-head bolts, attach 1 rigid caster and 1 swivel caster to each caster bracket. The rigid caster fits the front of[...]
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Complete the Assembly 1. Lock the front caster wheels. 2. Insert a small piece of cardboard between the caster brake and the floor. This will help prevent the brake from rubbing on the floor. 3. Stand the freezer upright. 4. Replace the base grille by placing the metal clips in the openings in the metal panel and rolling the grille downward until i[...]
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To change the upper compartment to Freeze mode: • Turn the control all the way to FREEZE. Freeze Freeze I I Coldest # Coldest IMPORTANT: If the control is not turned all the way to FREEZE, the upper compartment will not function properly as a freezer. Your freezer is designed for use in the garage. If the upper compartment is set to Freeze, your [...]
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To remove and replace the upper compartment floor: f. Remove all items from the compartment floor. 2. Remove the floor by raising the front and lifting it out. 3. Replace the floor by inserting the two rear tabs into the holes in the rear of the lower compartment. Lower the floor onto the liner of the lower compartment. ::::: : :::: ::: :::: : ::::[...]
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To remove and replace the shelf: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. Remove the shelf by raising the front and pulling it forward. 2. Replace the shelf by lifting the front while sliding the shelf back until it locks into place. J r..__ Frozen Food Storage Guide Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packag[...]
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FREEZER CARE Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the freezer and upper compartment sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately. Cleaning your freezer 1. Unplug freezer or disconnect [...]
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4. Empty water from the defrost pan. 5. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. 6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don't shift and rattle during the move. 7. Unlock the casters so that the freezer rolls easily. 8. If you have not installed the casters, raise the front of the freezer so it rolls more easily[...]
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The doors will not close completely • Are food packages blocking the door open? Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightly. Are the crisper cover, pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position? Put these items into their correct positions, See the "Lower Compartment Features" section for more information. • Are the gaskets s[...]
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GLADIATOR" GARAGEWORKS FREEZERATOR'" FREEZER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this freezer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Gladiator TM GarageWorks will pay for FSP ® replacement parLs and repair labor costs to correct defects[...]