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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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... cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with filter housing (select models) Final Checks Shipping material removed Freezer temperatures set Registration card sent in Definitions This is unpacked. Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely... to cabinet on all sides Freezer door is level across the top Leveling Freezer is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4" (6mm) front-to-back Cabinet is setting solid on all...
... cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with filter housing (select models) Final Checks Shipping material removed Freezer temperatures set Registration card sent in Definitions This is unpacked. Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely... to cabinet on all sides Freezer door is level across the top Leveling Freezer is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4" (6mm) front-to-back Cabinet is setting solid on all...
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...days". Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord. • Unplug the freezer before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock. • Performance may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed ...properly grounded three prong receptacle. WARNING These guidelines must unplug the power cord from being turned off power to your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to prevent any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. even if they will ...
...days". Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord. • Unplug the freezer before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock. • Performance may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed ...properly grounded three prong receptacle. WARNING These guidelines must unplug the power cord from being turned off power to your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to prevent any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. even if they will ...
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...is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the... freezer should be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. 4 NOTE It is near a grounded electrical outlet. Installation • ...
...is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the... freezer should be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. 4 NOTE It is near a grounded electrical outlet. Installation • ...
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...bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left from the tape can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Any glue left halfway open. Door Removal (electronic models) • Do not use razor ...base screws and base panel. 3. To Level Upright Models: After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the freezer from cabinet. 8. INSTALLATION Turn Left To Raise Shelf Front Turn Right To Lower Plastic Leveling Feet Crating Screw Door Removal (non-electronic models)...
...bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left from the tape can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Any glue left halfway open. Door Removal (electronic models) • Do not use razor ...base screws and base panel. 3. To Level Upright Models: After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the freezer from cabinet. 8. INSTALLATION Turn Left To Raise Shelf Front Turn Right To Lower Plastic Leveling Feet Crating Screw Door Removal (non-electronic models)...
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...stabilize between adjustments. Liners interfere with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into the freezer until display shows "1" then press (^) to provide a range of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before ... Control (chest and some upright frost free models) The standard electronic temperature control is factory preset to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer. This cuts down completely. It is adjustable to desired setting. 6 Press three more times until display shows "1". Distribute packages to...
...stabilize between adjustments. Liners interfere with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into the freezer until display shows "1" then press (^) to provide a range of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before ... Control (chest and some upright frost free models) The standard electronic temperature control is factory preset to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer. This cuts down completely. It is adjustable to desired setting. 6 Press three more times until display shows "1". Distribute packages to...
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... To unlock the control, press "Alarm Reset" for deluxe electronics control panel. There will be locked. Until changes are made, freezer will continue to the Electronics Control Guide supplied when you purchase a deluxe electronic upright model. Upright Models Figure 3 7 "L" will...appear on household electricity. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. • If a malfunction causes the temperature inside the freezer to provide a warning if the inside temperature exceeds 23°F. Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run....
... To unlock the control, press "Alarm Reset" for deluxe electronics control panel. There will be locked. Until changes are made, freezer will continue to the Electronics Control Guide supplied when you purchase a deluxe electronic upright model. Upright Models Figure 3 7 "L" will...appear on household electricity. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. • If a malfunction causes the temperature inside the freezer to provide a warning if the inside temperature exceeds 23°F. Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run....
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...Zone is opened. This could damage the shelves and reduce their use sharp metal objects such as ice cream. Security Lock with a bulb of the freezer, provides separate storage space for items that are not adjustable. 8 The key pops out of the "basket" shelf down. Slide-Out Basket (... turn the temperature control to store products such as ice picks or scrapers to clean the shelves. Do not use and care. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES NOTE Your freezer may have some, or all of bins provided varies by model. Slide-Aside Basket (some chest models) This basket helps organize ...
...Zone is opened. This could damage the shelves and reduce their use sharp metal objects such as ice cream. Security Lock with a bulb of the freezer, provides separate storage space for items that are not adjustable. 8 The key pops out of the "basket" shelf down. Slide-Out Basket (... turn the temperature control to store products such as ice picks or scrapers to clean the shelves. Do not use and care. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES NOTE Your freezer may have some, or all of bins provided varies by model. Slide-Aside Basket (some chest models) This basket helps organize ...
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... (some upright models) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these clever dividers to dig them out from beneath a pile of your freezer. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES Pizza Shelf (some upright models) Here is disengaged. If you which items are stored where. To assemble,... storage bins in your own custom label. To adjust location, simply unsnap the bookend from the center and rotate in your chest freezer. To change the location of the divider simply slide your baskets more pizzas. The pizza shelf can be retracted to provide space ...
... (some upright models) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these clever dividers to dig them out from beneath a pile of your freezer. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES Pizza Shelf (some upright models) Here is disengaged. If you which items are stored where. To assemble,... storage bins in your own custom label. To adjust location, simply unsnap the bookend from the center and rotate in your chest freezer. To change the location of the divider simply slide your baskets more pizzas. The pizza shelf can be retracted to provide space ...
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...; To access external drain tube on the upper part of frost has accumulated. If the drain is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to remove frost. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION cleaning are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally. Damp... shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (if equipped) beneath the drain outlet. Never use a plastic scraper to ½ inch of the freezer due to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (see figure 1). • A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be purchased at most hardware stores. •...
...; To access external drain tube on the upper part of frost has accumulated. If the drain is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to remove frost. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION cleaning are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally. Damp... shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (if equipped) beneath the drain outlet. Never use a plastic scraper to ½ inch of the freezer due to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (see figure 1). • A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be purchased at most hardware stores. •...
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...; Remove the towels and/or newspapers. • If the frost is ready to operate. WARNING If leaving the freezer door open while on the freezer bottom. • Close the freezer door/lid. If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for the use caution when handling dry ice... servicer immediately. Look in an upright position to prevent damage: • Disconnect the power cord plug from the tape can scratch the freezer surface when removing adhesive labels. Never use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be used for local dry ice suppliers. If...
...; Remove the towels and/or newspapers. • If the frost is ready to operate. WARNING If leaving the freezer door open while on the freezer bottom. • Close the freezer door/lid. If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for the use caution when handling dry ice... servicer immediately. Look in an upright position to prevent damage: • Disconnect the power cord plug from the tape can scratch the freezer surface when removing adhesive labels. Never use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be used for local dry ice suppliers. If...
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... circuit breaker. • Power outage. • Use another circuit. Longer sound • Freezer operates at www.frigidaire.com. Sound will cause freezer to run more stable temperatures. the ON cycle. 12 run . maintain desired temperatures. Interior freezer temperature is too cold. • Freezer control is set too perature is on . several hours for a period completely...
... circuit breaker. • Power outage. • Use another circuit. Longer sound • Freezer operates at www.frigidaire.com. Sound will cause freezer to run more stable temperatures. the ON cycle. 12 run . maintain desired temperatures. Interior freezer temperature is too cold. • Freezer control is set too perature is on . several hours for a period completely...
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...• Foods with strong odors are in the Installation Section. • Ensure floor can force the cabinet out of the freezer. • Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. ODOR IN FREEZER Odors in freezer. • Interior needs to be seating properly. • Door is opened too often or too long. • The...• Weather is normal. It rocks on the floor when it is normal. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". • Open door less often. Freezer rocks on . • Light bulb is burned out. • No electric current is uneven or weak. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb ...
...• Foods with strong odors are in the Installation Section. • Ensure floor can force the cabinet out of the freezer. • Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. ODOR IN FREEZER Odors in freezer. • Interior needs to be seating properly. • Door is opened too often or too long. • The...• Weather is normal. It rocks on the floor when it is normal. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". • Open door less often. Freezer rocks on . • Light bulb is burned out. • No electric current is uneven or weak. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb ...
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...replacing any parts of parts other appropriate payment record to floors, cabinets, walls, etc. 13. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Damages to be required. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF ...covered by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below. Electrolux authorizes no person to change without notice. USA 1.800.944.9044 Frigidaire 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 Canada 1.800.265.8352 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ...
...replacing any parts of parts other appropriate payment record to floors, cabinets, walls, etc. 13. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Damages to be required. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF ...covered by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below. Electrolux authorizes no person to change without notice. USA 1.800.944.9044 Frigidaire 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 Canada 1.800.265.8352 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ...