IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read
all
of
the
instructions
before
using
this
appliance.
When
using
this
appliance,
always
exercise
basic
safety
precautions,
including
the
following:
1)
Use this appliance
only for its intended
purpose
as described
in this use
and care
guide.
2) This appliance
must be properly
installed
in accordance
with
the
installation
instructions
before
it is used.
See grounding
instructions
in the
installation
section.
3) This appliance
should
not be recessed
or built-in
an enclosed
cabinet.
It is
designed
for freestanding
installation
only.
4) Never
unplug
your
appliance
by pulling
on the power
cord.
Always
grasp
the plug
firmly
and pull straight
out from
the outlet.
5) Repair
or replace
immediately,
all electric
service
cords
that have
become
frayed
or otherwise
damaged.
Do not use a cord
that shows
cracks
or
abrasion
damage
along
its length,
the plug or the connector
end.
6) If your
old appliance
is not being
used,
we recommend
that you remove
the doors
and leave the shelves
in place.
This will reduce
the possibility
of
danger
to children.
7) After
your
freezer
is in operation,
do not touch
the cold surfaces
in the
freezer
compartment,
particularly
when
hands
are damp
or wet. Skin
may
adhere
to these extremely
cold
surfaces.
8) Do not refreeze
foods,
which
have
been
thawed
completely.
The United
States
Department
of Agriculture
in Home
and Garden
Bulletin
No. 69
reads:
"...You
may safely
refreeze
frozen
foods
that have thawed
if they
still contain
ice crystals
or if they
are still cold-below
40°F''
"...Thawed
ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor
or off-
color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten, Thawed ice cream
should be discarded.
If the odor or color of any food is poor or question-
able, discard it, The food may be dangerous
to eat,"
"...Even
partial
thawing
and re-freezing
reduce
the eating
quality
of
foods,
particularly
fruits,
vegetables,
and
prepared
foods.
The eating
qual-
ity of red meats
is affected
less than
that of many
other foods.
Use
refrozen
foods
as soon
as possible,
to save as much
of they're
eating
quality
as you can."
9) Do not use any electrical
device
or any sharp
instrument
in defrosting
your
freezer.