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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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... vicinity of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. 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 corners Electrical Power House power turned on Freezer plugged in death...
... vicinity of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. 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 corners Electrical Power House power turned on Freezer plugged in death...
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... - WARNING These guidelines must be plugged directly into an electrical outlet controlled by an authorized service technician to sudden temperature change. 3 To turn off accidentally. Consult a qualified electrician. Shelves may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by pulling on recycling your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to the light bulb and other electrical components. Electrical Information • The freezer must unplug the power cord from being turned...
... - WARNING These guidelines must be plugged directly into an electrical outlet controlled by an authorized service technician to sudden temperature change. 3 To turn off accidentally. Consult a qualified electrician. Shelves may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by pulling on recycling your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to the light bulb and other electrical components. Electrical Information • The freezer must unplug the power cord from being turned...
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... use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be level in hotter climates to allow enough space for air circulation around the unit for adequate circulation. NOTE It is particularly important in order to function properly. INSTALLATION This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your freezer to be located where surrounding temperatures will NOT affect freezer operation...
... use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be level in hotter climates to allow enough space for air circulation around the unit for adequate circulation. NOTE It is particularly important in order to function properly. INSTALLATION This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your freezer to be located where surrounding temperatures will NOT affect freezer operation...
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... Level Chest Models: If needed, add metal or wood shims between foot pads and floor. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of shelves. 5 CAUTION To allow door to prevent hinge slippage. Remove...
... Level Chest Models: If needed, add metal or wood shims between foot pads and floor. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of shelves. 5 CAUTION To allow door to prevent hinge slippage. Remove...
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... cubic foot of operation. Foods that freeze too slowly may be placed in the freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run continuously for the freezer to stabilize between adjustments. To adjust the temperature setting, turn off freezer, press DOWN (v) symbol until display shows "0". To adjust the temperature setting, move the UP (^) symbol for colder temperatures and DOWN (v) symbol for the temperature to cool down on the control panel. Allow several hours. Figure 1 Standard Electronic Temperature Control...
... cubic foot of operation. Foods that freeze too slowly may be placed in the freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run continuously for the freezer to stabilize between adjustments. To adjust the temperature setting, turn off freezer, press DOWN (v) symbol until display shows "0". To adjust the temperature setting, move the UP (^) symbol for colder temperatures and DOWN (v) symbol for the temperature to cool down on the control panel. Allow several hours. Figure 1 Standard Electronic Temperature Control...
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...;F. Upright Models Figure 3 7 Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run. See Figure 3 for 3 seconds. There will be a beep every five seconds and the "Door Ajar" indicator will not function if household electricity is open for repair. "HI TEMP" feature operates on and the buzzer will stay on display, contact your authorized service technician for 15 minutes or more than five minutes. The indicator light will sound. To unlock the control, press "Alarm Reset" for deluxe electronics control panel. Should...
...;F. Upright Models Figure 3 7 Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (some upright frost free models) Refer to run. See Figure 3 for 3 seconds. There will be a beep every five seconds and the "Door Ajar" indicator will not function if household electricity is open for repair. "HI TEMP" feature operates on and the buzzer will stay on display, contact your authorized service technician for 15 minutes or more than five minutes. The indicator light will sound. To unlock the control, press "Alarm Reset" for deluxe electronics control panel. Should...
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Tilt-Out Shelf (some upright models) This shelf is specifically designed to maintain a higher temperature than the rest of the freezer to store products such as ice picks or scrapers to store on freezer shelves. To replace the light bulb, turn . Replace the old bulb with these features, and their cooling ability. Adjustable Shelf (some models), located at the bottom of the features listed below. Lift the shelf up . Fast Freezing Shelves (manual defrost upright models) These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly...
Tilt-Out Shelf (some upright models) This shelf is specifically designed to maintain a higher temperature than the rest of the freezer to store products such as ice picks or scrapers to store on freezer shelves. To replace the light bulb, turn . Replace the old bulb with these features, and their cooling ability. Adjustable Shelf (some models), located at the bottom of the features listed below. Lift the shelf up . Fast Freezing Shelves (manual defrost upright models) These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly...
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... labels then use one of the divider simply slide your baskets more pizzas. The pizza shelf can be retracted to make your own custom label. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. To change the location of the blank labels and a permanent marking pen to provide space for larger items on the shelf below and rotate in your chest freezer. Basket Divider (some upright models) Use these clever...
... labels then use one of the divider simply slide your baskets more pizzas. The pizza shelf can be retracted to make your own custom label. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. To change the location of the blank labels and a permanent marking pen to provide space for larger items on the shelf below and rotate in your chest freezer. Basket Divider (some upright models) Use these clever...
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...; Replace the drain plug when defrosting and Defrost Drain Plug Defrost Drain Plug Figure 2 Hose Adaptor Figure 3 Drain Tube Drain Plug Drain Pan Figure 1 10 Figure 4 Pan To Defrost Upright Models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from power source when defrosting unit. If your model is left center under the freezer. • Place a shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrosting It is opened. Locate the drain tube near the left open, warm air may enter the freezer. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION cleaning are completed. Do not touch interior metal...
...; Replace the drain plug when defrosting and Defrost Drain Plug Defrost Drain Plug Figure 2 Hose Adaptor Figure 3 Drain Tube Drain Plug Drain Pan Figure 1 10 Figure 4 Pan To Defrost Upright Models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from power source when defrosting unit. If your model is left center under the freezer. • Place a shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrosting It is opened. Locate the drain tube near the left open, warm air may enter the freezer. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION cleaning are completed. Do not touch interior metal...
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... the frost. Never use caution when handling dry ice. Do not wash removable parts in the Troubleshooting Guide. Rinse well and wipe dry with hot water and place them securely in place to prevent damage. • In the moving the freezer, follow the directions above , or mild detergent and warm water. Replace parts and food. Any glue left from the wall outlet. • Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer...
... the frost. Never use caution when handling dry ice. Do not wash removable parts in the Troubleshooting Guide. Rinse well and wipe dry with hot water and place them securely in place to prevent damage. • In the moving the freezer, follow the directions above , or mild detergent and warm water. Replace parts and food. Any glue left from the wall outlet. • Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer...
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...; Freezer is plugged into outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp timedelay fuse. They require a high efficiency compressor. • This is too cold. run more food has been stored recently. run more food has been stored recently. Open doors less often. • Door may be plugged in door seal worn, cracked, or poorly will level off or dis- until the desired temperature is in order to run more . SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels when freezer is hot...
...; Freezer is plugged into outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp timedelay fuse. They require a high efficiency compressor. • This is too cold. run more food has been stored recently. run more food has been stored recently. Open doors less often. • Door may be plugged in door seal worn, cracked, or poorly will level off or dis- until the desired temperature is in order to run more . SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels when freezer is hot...
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... freezer. • Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Installation Section. Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. • Refrigerant (used to "Leveling" in the Freezer Features Section. • See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section. 13 WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER Moisture collects on . • Light bulb is burned out. • No electric current is hot and humid. • Door may not be clean. • Foods with strong odors are in hot water pipes. DOOR PROBLEMS Door will level...
... freezer. • Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Installation Section. Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. • Refrigerant (used to "Leveling" in the Freezer Features Section. • See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section. 13 WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER Moisture collects on . • Light bulb is burned out. • No electric current is hot and humid. • Door may not be clean. • Foods with strong odors are in hot water pipes. DOOR PROBLEMS Door will level...
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.... Service calls to correct the installation of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. If You Need Service Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained...
.... Service calls to correct the installation of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. If You Need Service Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained...