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Moving
When you are moving your convertible refrigerator/freezer to a new
home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1. Remove all food from the convertible refrigerator/freezer and
pack all frozen food in dry ice.
2. Turn the lower compartment control to OFF. Turn the upper
compartment control to FREEZE. See “Using the Controls.”
3. Unplug your convertible refrigerator/freezer.
4. Empty the water from the defrost pan. Hand wash, rinse and dry
it thoroughly.
5. Hand wash, rinse and dry removable parts and interior surfaces
thoroughly.
6. Wrap removable parts well, and tape them together so they don’t
shift and rattle during the move.
7. Unlock the casters so that the convertible refrigerator/freezer
rolls easily.
8. If you have not installed the casters, raise the front of the
convertible refrigerator/freezer so it rolls more easily. See “Adjust
the Doors.”
9. Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the
convertible refrigerator/freezer cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the
“Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.GladiatorGW.com In Canada, www.gladiatorgarageworks.ca
Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will not operate
■ Is the power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
■ Is the Lower Compartment Control turned to the OFF
position? See “Using the Controls.”
■ Is the convertible refrigerator/freezer defrosting? Recheck to
see if the convertible refrigerator/freezer is operating in
30 minutes. Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will regularly run
an automatic defrost cycle.
The lights do not work
■ Is the power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
■ Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
“Changing the Light Bulbs.”
There is water in the defrost drain pan
■ Is the convertible refrigerator/freezer defrosting? The water
will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.
■ Is it more humid than normal? When it is humid, expect that the
water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate.
The motor seems to run too much
■ Is the room temperature hotter than normal? The motor will
run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures,
your motor will run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer
conditions, it will run even more.
■ Has a large amount of food just been added to the
convertible refrigerator/freezer? Adding a large amount of
food warms the convertible refrigerator/freezer. The motor
normally will run longer to cool the convertible refrigerator/freezer
back down.
■ Are the doors opened often? The motor will run longer when
this occurs. Conserve energy by getting all items out at one time,
keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as
possible.
■ Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
See “Using the Controls.”
■ Are the doors closed completely? Close the doors firmly. If
they do not close completely, see “The doors will not close
completely” later in this section.
■ Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and
makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See
“Cleaning.”
NOTE: Your new convertible refrigerator/freezer will run longer than
your old one due to its high-efficiency motor.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING