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All about the Use &Care of your Freezer 297281400 (October 2008) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Energy Saving Tips 6 Setting the Temperature Control 6 Freezer Optional Features 8 Care and Cleaning 10 Power Failure/Freezer Failure 11 Before you Call 12 Major Appliance Warranty 14 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
All about the Use &Care of your Freezer 297281400 (October 2008) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Energy Saving Tips 6 Setting the Temperature Control 6 Freezer Optional Features 8 Care and Cleaning 10 Power Failure/Freezer Failure 11 Before you Call 12 Major Appliance Warranty 14 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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... with filter housing (select models) Final Checks Shipping material removed Freezer temperatures set Registration card sent in Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any other appliances or furniture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all corners Electrical Power House power turned on Freezer plugged in Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. Ice Maker House water...
... with filter housing (select models) Final Checks Shipping material removed Freezer temperatures set Registration card sent in Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any other appliances or furniture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all corners Electrical Power House power turned on Freezer plugged in Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. Ice Maker House water...
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...; Remove doors. • Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the freezer from being turned off power to your freezer you are still dangerous - Power cord with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Operating the freezer with 3-prong gounded plug CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Check with local codes...
...; Remove doors. • Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the freezer from being turned off power to your freezer you are still dangerous - Power cord with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Operating the freezer with 3-prong gounded plug CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Check with local codes...
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... and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. 4 Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be expected. NOTE It is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as instructed in this reason it is near a grounded electrical outlet. INSTALLATION This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your freezer. 3" AIR SPACE 3" (75 mm...
... and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. 4 Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be expected. NOTE It is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as instructed in this reason it is near a grounded electrical outlet. INSTALLATION This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your freezer. 3" AIR SPACE 3" (75 mm...
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... surface when removing adhesive labels. To replace door, reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to -back. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 5. Remove top hinge from cabinet. 8. Do not use ) • Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm water. INSTALLATION Turn Left To Raise Shelf Front Turn Right To Lower Plastic Leveling Feet Crating Screw Door Removal (non-electronic models) If door must be removed: Door hinge is fastened...
... surface when removing adhesive labels. To replace door, reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to -back. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 5. Remove top hinge from cabinet. 8. Do not use ) • Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm water. INSTALLATION Turn Left To Raise Shelf Front Turn Right To Lower Plastic Leveling Feet Crating Screw Door Removal (non-electronic models) If door must be removed: Door hinge is fastened...
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... personal satisfaction. Temperature Control Electromechanical Temperature Control (chest and some upright frost free models) The standard electronic temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the left exterior wall on frost build-up inside the freezer. • Freezer shelves should not be lined with cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. • Organize and label food to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing in the freezer. To adjust the temperature setting, turn off freezer, press...
... personal satisfaction. Temperature Control Electromechanical Temperature Control (chest and some upright frost free models) The standard electronic temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the left exterior wall on frost build-up inside the freezer. • Freezer shelves should not be lined with cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. • Organize and label food to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing in the freezer. To adjust the temperature setting, turn off freezer, press...
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... display. Press "Alarm Reset" to rise above 23°F, the "HI TEMP" light will turn on until the door is below 23°F. Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run. The indicator light will stay on and the buzzer will sound. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. • Door Ajar Alarm This feature provides a warning if the door is done by pressing "Alarm Reset" for 3 seconds. See Figure 3 for more , the interior...
... display. Press "Alarm Reset" to rise above 23°F, the "HI TEMP" light will turn on until the door is below 23°F. Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run. The indicator light will stay on and the buzzer will sound. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. • Door Ajar Alarm This feature provides a warning if the door is done by pressing "Alarm Reset" for 3 seconds. See Figure 3 for more , the interior...
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... door snugly, ensuring stored food is specifically designed to maintain a higher temperature than the rest of the freezer to store products such as ice picks or scrapers to constantly circulate throughout the freezer. To lock or unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn the temperature control to the desired location. To replace the light bulb, turn . Lift the shelf up . Do not use and care. The key pops out of the "basket" shelf...
... door snugly, ensuring stored food is specifically designed to maintain a higher temperature than the rest of the freezer to store products such as ice picks or scrapers to constantly circulate throughout the freezer. To lock or unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn the temperature control to the desired location. To replace the light bulb, turn . Lift the shelf up . Do not use and care. The key pops out of the "basket" shelf...
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... you which items are stored where. Examples of the divider simply slide your basket out, grab the divider from the center and rotate in your freezer. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES Pizza Shelf (some upright models) Here is disengaged. To change the location of Chest Divider Configurations: 9 Shelf Bookend (some upright models) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these handy dividers to help remind you have an item that...
... you which items are stored where. Examples of the divider simply slide your basket out, grab the divider from the center and rotate in your freezer. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES Pizza Shelf (some upright models) Here is disengaged. To change the location of Chest Divider Configurations: 9 Shelf Bookend (some upright models) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these handy dividers to help remind you have an item that...
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...; Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION cleaning are completed. Defrost water will drain out. Pan To Defrost Upright Models with Defrost Drain: • Remove the drain plug on the upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air entering the freezer when the door is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to avoid electrical hazard) from the base panel. Locate the drain tube near the left open when defrosting the freezer. Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost...
...; Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION cleaning are completed. Defrost water will drain out. Pan To Defrost Upright Models with Defrost Drain: • Remove the drain plug on the upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air entering the freezer when the door is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to avoid electrical hazard) from the base panel. Locate the drain tube near the left open when defrosting the freezer. Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost...
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... Food Locker Plants. 11 If the freezer has stopped operating, see Freezer Does Not Run in a dishwasher. Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Do not use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on the freezer bottom. • Close the freezer door/lid. POWER FAILURE/ FREEZER FAILURE NOTE Do not open slightly, blocking it by taping them on any electrical parts...
... Food Locker Plants. 11 If the freezer has stopped operating, see Freezer Does Not Run in a dishwasher. Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Do not use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on the freezer bottom. • Close the freezer door/lid. POWER FAILURE/ FREEZER FAILURE NOTE Do not open slightly, blocking it by taping them on any electrical parts...
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... sound • Freezer operates at www.frigidaire.com. BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at higher • This is normal. run more food has been stored recently. slightly open. • Temperature control is set too perature is hot. Leaks in order to a colder setting. Interior freezer tem- • Freezer control is set • Turn control knob to work longer is too cold. Interior freezer temperature...
... sound • Freezer operates at www.frigidaire.com. BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at higher • This is normal. run more food has been stored recently. slightly open. • Temperature control is set too perature is hot. Leaks in order to a colder setting. Interior freezer tem- • Freezer control is set • Turn control knob to work longer is too cold. Interior freezer temperature...
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... properly, causing cold air from inside of freezer walls. • Weather is moved slightly. • This condition can adequately support freezer. BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause Correction SOUND AND NOISE (cont.) Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo ex- • This is normal. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". • Open door less often. Level the freezer by using wood or metal shims under "Interior Light" in the Installation Section. •...
... properly, causing cold air from inside of freezer walls. • Weather is moved slightly. • This condition can adequately support freezer. BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause Correction SOUND AND NOISE (cont.) Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo ex- • This is normal. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". • Open door less often. Level the freezer by using wood or metal shims under "Interior Light" in the Installation Section. •...
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... SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by this warranty. 5. MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all receipts. Products with the provided instructions. 8. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other appropriate payment record to another party or removed outside...
... SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by this warranty. 5. MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all receipts. Products with the provided instructions. 8. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other appropriate payment record to another party or removed outside...
