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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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... items to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this symbol to -back Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Electrical Power House power turned on Freezer plugged in Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may become airtight chambers, and...
... items to potential personal injury hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this symbol to -back Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Electrical Power House power turned on Freezer plugged in Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may become airtight chambers, and...
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... temperature change. 3 Power cord with insufficient power can damage the compressor. If you must be affected if the voltage varies by pulling on recycling your old appliance. IMPORTANT Turning the temperature control to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off accidentally. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous - Operating the freezer with 3-prong gounded plug CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle...
... temperature change. 3 Power cord with insufficient power can damage the compressor. If you must be affected if the voltage varies by pulling on recycling your old appliance. IMPORTANT Turning the temperature control to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off accidentally. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous - Operating the freezer with 3-prong gounded plug CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle...
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... for good air circulation. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. For this Owner's Guide. Installation • Choose a place that is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside. The floor must have all bottom...
... for good air circulation. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. For this Owner's Guide. Installation • Choose a place that is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside. The floor must have all bottom...
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..., or touch the residue with mild detergent and warm water. CAUTION To allow door to -back. 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 with tamper-proof screws. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Wipe dry. Door Removal (electronic models) • Do not use ) • Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and...
..., or touch the residue with mild detergent and warm water. CAUTION To allow door to -back. 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 with tamper-proof screws. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Wipe dry. Door Removal (electronic models) • Do not use ) • Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and...
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...or counter clockwise. The freezer will run longer. To adjust the temperature setting, turn off freezer, press DOWN (v) symbol until the freezer has operated for 4 hours. • When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of operation. Temperature Control Electromechanical Temperature Control (chest and some upright frost free models) The standard electronic temperature control is factory preset to reduce door openings and extended searches. The temperature is located inside the freezer. • Freezer shelves should NOT be loaded...
...or counter clockwise. The freezer will run longer. To adjust the temperature setting, turn off freezer, press DOWN (v) symbol until the freezer has operated for 4 hours. • When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of operation. Temperature Control Electromechanical Temperature Control (chest and some upright frost free models) The standard electronic temperature control is factory preset to reduce door openings and extended searches. The temperature is located inside the freezer. • Freezer shelves should NOT be loaded...
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... the temperature inside temperature exceeds 23°F. "L" will sound. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. • Door Ajar Alarm This feature provides a warning if the door is initially plugged in, the red "HI TEMP" indicator will be on display. Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run. If the door remains open for deluxe electronics control panel. See Figure 3 for more , the interior lamp will turn the alarm off . SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL To keep the temperature setting from being accidentally changed, the...
... the temperature inside temperature exceeds 23°F. "L" will sound. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. • Door Ajar Alarm This feature provides a warning if the door is initially plugged in, the red "HI TEMP" indicator will be on display. Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run. If the door remains open for deluxe electronics control panel. See Figure 3 for more , the interior lamp will turn the alarm off . SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL To keep the temperature setting from being accidentally changed, the...
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... use and care. To replace the light bulb, turn . Adjustable Shelf (some upright models) This shelf can be moved to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Tilt-Out Shelf (some upright models) This shelf is specifically designed to maintain a higher temperature than the rest of the freezer to constantly circulate throughout the freezer. These shelves are located inside on automatically when the door is secure. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the lock after it has been turned. Fast Freezing Shelves (manual defrost upright models...
... use and care. To replace the light bulb, turn . Adjustable Shelf (some upright models) This shelf can be moved to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Tilt-Out Shelf (some upright models) This shelf is specifically designed to maintain a higher temperature than the rest of the freezer to constantly circulate throughout the freezer. These shelves are located inside on automatically when the door is secure. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the lock after it has been turned. Fast Freezing Shelves (manual defrost upright models...
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... an item that isn't already covered by new and different ones. To change the location of Chest Divider Configurations: 9 Shelf Bookend (some upright models) Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your own custom label. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. To adjust location, simply unsnap the bookend from the center and rotate in a counter-clockwise...
... an item that isn't already covered by new and different ones. To change the location of Chest Divider Configurations: 9 Shelf Bookend (some upright models) Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your own custom label. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. To adjust location, simply unsnap the bookend from the center and rotate in a counter-clockwise...
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... external drain tube on the upper part of frost has accumulated. Between Defrostings To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a metal instrument to cold metal surfaces. Defrosting It is left open when defrosting the freezer. Frost may enter the freezer. Remove food and leave the door open , warm air may tend to remove frost. Pull out the outside drain plug (see figure 4). Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. • Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. Defrost water will drain...
... external drain tube on the upper part of frost has accumulated. Between Defrostings To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a metal instrument to cold metal surfaces. Defrosting It is left open when defrosting the freezer. Frost may enter the freezer. Remove food and leave the door open , warm air may tend to remove frost. Pull out the outside drain plug (see figure 4). Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. • Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. Defrost water will drain...
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...) warm water. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE. Rinse and dry. Do not wash removable parts in the Troubleshooting Guide. Any glue left from the wall outlet. • Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer. • Secure all food and unplug the power cord. • Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. • Leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open while on the freezer bottom to prevent odor and mold growth. WARNING...
...) warm water. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE. Rinse and dry. Do not wash removable parts in the Troubleshooting Guide. Any glue left from the wall outlet. • Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer. • Secure all food and unplug the power cord. • Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. • Leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open while on the freezer bottom to prevent odor and mold growth. WARNING...
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... the freezer to run . • Freezer is plugged into outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp timedelay fuse. Open doors less often. • Freezer door may not be plugged in order to work longer is hot. run more . run more . Allow several hours for the freezer to fitted. Interior freezer temperature is too cold. • Freezer control is set • Turn control knob to run more stable temperatures. properly. • Large amounts of warm or hot • Warm food will cause freezer to a warmer setting...
... the freezer to run . • Freezer is plugged into outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp timedelay fuse. Open doors less often. • Freezer door may not be plugged in order to work longer is hot. run more . run more . Allow several hours for the freezer to fitted. Interior freezer temperature is too cold. • Freezer control is set • Turn control knob to run more stable temperatures. properly. • Large amounts of warm or hot • Warm food will cause freezer to a warmer setting...
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... "Leveling" in the Installation Section. • Level the floor by putting wood or metal shims under "Interior Light" in the freezer. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. • Cover the food tightly. as freezer continues to meet warm air from outside. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". Freezer rocks on outside of freezer. • Door may not be seating properly. • Door is touching the wall. • Level the unit. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER...
... "Leveling" in the Installation Section. • Level the floor by putting wood or metal shims under "Interior Light" in the freezer. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. • Cover the food tightly. as freezer continues to meet warm air from outside. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". Freezer rocks on outside of freezer. • Door may not be seating properly. • Door is touching the wall. • Level the unit. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER...
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... other appropriate payment record to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts. 11. MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all receipts. Products with original serial numbers that has been transferred from persons other than authorized service companies; Food loss due to any...
... other appropriate payment record to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts. 11. MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all receipts. Products with original serial numbers that has been transferred from persons other than authorized service companies; Food loss due to any...
