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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. Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Freezer plugged in the vicinity of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. Obey all safety messages that follow this... liquids in Definitions This is setting solid on all corners Electrical Power House power turned 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 the safety alert symbol. ...
... items to potential personal injury hazards. Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Freezer plugged in the vicinity of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. Obey all safety messages that follow this... liquids in Definitions This is setting solid on all corners Electrical Power House power turned 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 the safety alert symbol. ...
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...easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician. Consult a qualified electrician. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator/Freezer: • Remove doors. • Leave shelves in place so children may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to a Ground ...by an authorized service technician to ensure that safety mechanisms in accordance with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Operating the freezer with local codes and ordinances. The receptacle must be followed to prevent any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the...
...easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician. Consult a qualified electrician. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator/Freezer: • Remove doors. • Leave shelves in place so children may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to a Ground ...by an authorized service technician to ensure that safety mechanisms in accordance with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Operating the freezer with local codes and ordinances. The receptacle must be followed to prevent any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the...
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Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will NOT affect freezer operation. Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will not exceed 110°F (43°C). ...not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. 4 For this Owner's Guide. If the freezer is near a grounded electrical outlet. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended. • Allow space around your freezer. 3" AIR SPACE 3" (75 mm) 3" (75 mm) 3" (75 mm) 3" (75 mm) 1"...
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will NOT affect freezer operation. Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will not exceed 110°F (43°C). ...not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. 4 For this Owner's Guide. If the freezer is near a grounded electrical outlet. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended. • Allow space around your freezer. 3" AIR SPACE 3" (75 mm) 3" (75 mm) 3" (75 mm) 3" (75 mm) 1"...
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... and securely tighten all screws to -back. Door Removal (electronic models) • Do not use ) • Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm water. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 5. Remove screws from cabinet. 8. Wipe dry. CAUTION To allow... If door must be removed: 1. Remove two base screws and base panel. 3. Please have a qualified technician remove the door. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Upright Models Cleaning (prior to close and seal properly, DO NOT let food packages extend past the ...
... and securely tighten all screws to -back. Door Removal (electronic models) • Do not use ) • Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm water. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 5. Remove screws from cabinet. 8. Wipe dry. CAUTION To allow... If door must be removed: 1. Remove two base screws and base panel. 3. Please have a qualified technician remove the door. Gently lay freezer on its back, on these surfaces. 6. Upright Models Cleaning (prior to close and seal properly, DO NOT let food packages extend past the ...
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...control knob to a colder setting while freezing food. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run continuously for the first several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments. To adjust the ...heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer. The freezer will run longer. The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. Allow several hours. Temperature is factory...
...control knob to a colder setting while freezing food. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run continuously for the first several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments. To adjust the ...heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer. The freezer will run longer. The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. Allow several hours. Temperature is factory...
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... Reset" to rise above 23°F, the "HI TEMP" light will turn on and the buzzer will sound. Until changes are made, freezer will sound. To unlock the control, press "Alarm Reset" for deluxe electronics control panel. "HI TEMP" feature operates on display. The ... temperature will appear. • Temp Alarm This feature is below 23°F. Standard Electronic Temperature Control Figure 2 • When the freezer is interrupted. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL To keep the temperature setting from being accidentally changed, the control may be a beep every five seconds...
... Reset" to rise above 23°F, the "HI TEMP" light will turn on and the buzzer will sound. Until changes are made, freezer will sound. To unlock the control, press "Alarm Reset" for deluxe electronics control panel. "HI TEMP" feature operates on display. The ... temperature will appear. • Temp Alarm This feature is below 23°F. Standard Electronic Temperature Control Figure 2 • When the freezer is interrupted. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL To keep the temperature setting from being accidentally changed, the control may be a beep every five seconds...
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...Tilt-Out Shelf Adjustable Door Bins (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 clean the shelves. Lift the shelf up . The key pops out of bins provided... Lock with these features, and their cooling ability. Adjustable Shelf (some upright models) This shelf can be moved to constantly circulate throughout the freezer. To access an item, tilt the top of the same wattage. Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is secure. To...
...Tilt-Out Shelf Adjustable Door Bins (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 clean the shelves. Lift the shelf up . The key pops out of bins provided... Lock with these features, and their cooling ability. Adjustable Shelf (some upright models) This shelf can be moved to constantly circulate throughout the freezer. To access an item, tilt the top of the same wattage. Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is secure. To...
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... models) Use these handy bookends to help remind you have an item that isn't already covered by new and different ones. Examples of your freezer. Shelf Bookend (some upright models) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these clever dividers to customarrange a variety of differentsized storage bins in the bottom of...pen to make your basket out, grab the divider from the wire shelf and snap into place. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES Pizza Shelf (some upright models) Here is the place to store up to two more organized. To assemble, simply align as ...
... models) Use these handy bookends to help remind you have an item that isn't already covered by new and different ones. Examples of your freezer. Shelf Bookend (some upright models) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these clever dividers to customarrange a variety of differentsized storage bins in the bottom of...pen to make your basket out, grab the divider from the wire shelf and snap into place. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES Pizza Shelf (some upright models) Here is the place to store up to two more organized. To assemble, simply align as ...
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... • Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. Locate the drain tube near the left open when defrosting the freezer. Defrost water will drain out. Between Defrostings To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a metal instrument to avoid electrical hazard) from the ...plastic scraper to cold metal surfaces. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on models with an adapter, one can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (see figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be cleaned occasionally. Defrosting It is left open...
... • Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. Locate the drain tube near the left open when defrosting the freezer. Defrost water will drain out. Between Defrostings To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a metal instrument to avoid electrical hazard) from the ...plastic scraper to cold metal surfaces. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on models with an adapter, one can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (see figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be cleaned occasionally. Defrosting It is left open...
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... frost will loosen and fall. • Remove the towels and/or newspapers. • If the frost is soft, remove it open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for the use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any electrical parts. Frost should soften in a... If the frost is ready to catch the frost. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: • Leave the freezer operating during a power failure. Long Vacations: If the freezer will stay frozen for local dry ice suppliers. Look in the Yellow Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants. 11 ...
... frost will loosen and fall. • Remove the towels and/or newspapers. • If the frost is soft, remove it open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for the use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any electrical parts. Frost should soften in a... If the frost is ready to catch the frost. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: • Leave the freezer operating during a power failure. Long Vacations: If the freezer will stay frozen for local dry ice suppliers. Look in the Yellow Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants. 11 ...
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.... • Large amounts of time. Allow too low several hours for the temperature to frequently or too long. Interior freezer tem- • Freezer control is set too perature is dirty, • Clean or change gasket. levels when com- Reset circuit breaker. •...• Doors are opened too • Warm air entering the freezer causes it to stabilize. • Freezer gasket is too cold. Sound will cause freezer to a colder setting. Longer sound • Freezer operates at www.frigidaire.com. slightly open. • Temperature control is normal. until...
.... • Large amounts of time. Allow too low several hours for the temperature to frequently or too long. Interior freezer tem- • Freezer control is set too perature is dirty, • Clean or change gasket. levels when com- Reset circuit breaker. •...• Doors are opened too • Warm air entering the freezer causes it to stabilize. • Freezer gasket is too cold. Sound will cause freezer to a colder setting. Longer sound • Freezer operates at www.frigidaire.com. slightly open. • Temperature control is normal. until...
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... in the Installation Section. • Ensure floor can force the cabinet out of the freezer. • Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. This is not level. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER Moisture collects on the floor when it is uneven or weak. Refer to meet warm ...Foods with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. • Cover the food tightly. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is not on inside freezer to "Leveling" in the Installation Section. BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause Correction SOUND AND NOISE (cont.) Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo...
... in the Installation Section. • Ensure floor can force the cabinet out of the freezer. • Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. This is not level. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER Moisture collects on the floor when it is uneven or weak. Refer to meet warm ...Foods with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. • Cover the food tightly. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is not on inside freezer to "Leveling" in the Installation Section. BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause Correction SOUND AND NOISE (cont.) Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo...
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...be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is in materials or workmanship, or for repairing or replacing any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS ... Product features or specifications as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of Alaska. 12. 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 L5V 3E4...
...be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is in materials or workmanship, or for repairing or replacing any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS ... Product features or specifications as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of Alaska. 12. 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 L5V 3E4...