Crosley CCV17RFLW0 Owner’s Manual

CROSLEY

Convertible Freezer/Refrigerator

(with Low Temperature Freeze Protection)

Product Registration ................. 2

Energy Saving ideas ................. 2

important Safety instructions .... 2-3

First Steps .......................... 3 - 4

Setting

the Temperature Control ............. 4

Freezer Optional Features ....... 4 - 5

Care and Cleaning ................ 5

Power Failure/Freezer Failure ....... 6

Avoid Service Checklist ........ 7 - 8

Warranty............................... 9

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N297336200(Jan2010)

Product Registration

The information contained in this Use and Care Guide wilt instruct
you on how to properly operate and care for your product. Please

read through the information contained in your literature pack to
learn more about your new freezer.

Record your Model and Serial Numbers
Record the model number and serial number of this freezer in the

space provided below.

Model No.

Serial No.

RegisterYour Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown
above) should be filled in completely, signed and returned to
Crosley Corporation.

This Use and Care Guide provides operating instructions for your
model. Use your freezer only as instructed in this Use and Care

Guide.

Energy Saving Ideas

o Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the

freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before
placing them in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up

inside the freezer.
Freezer shelves and baskets should not be lined with aluminum

foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the freezer tess efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce door/lid openings and
extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one

time, and close door/lid as soon as possible.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

For your safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this unit or any other appliance. Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings.

Child Safety

Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the freezer is unpacked. Children should

never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.

, A child might suffocate if he crawls into the freezer to hide or

play. Remove the door/lid of the freezerwhen not in use, even
if you plan to discard the freezer. Many communities have taws

requiring you to take this safety precaution.
Remove or discard any spacers used to secure the shelves
during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.

Risk of Child Entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous

-even if they will sit for "just a few days". Ifyou are getting rid of your
old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to

help prevent accidents:

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The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room,
away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out

of direct sunlight.

Remove the door/lid.
Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside.
Have the refrigerant removed by a qualified technician.

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Electrical information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly.

Grounding type

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Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not

use an extension cord

or an adapter plug. Do

not remove any prong

from power cord.

o Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The

power cord of the freezer is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be
plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-prong

receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with
the local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.

Receptacles with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are
NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORD OR

AN ADAPTERPLUG.

Ifthe voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance

may be affected. Operating the freezer with insufficient power
can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the
warranty. If you suspect your voltage is high or low, consult your

power company for testing.
To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not
plug the unit into an outlet controlled by awall switch or pull cord.

Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.

wall receptac/

Power supply
cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

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Installation

Leveling

The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid
floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded
freezer. It is VERY IMPORTANT for your freezer to be level in order

to function properly. If the freezer is not leveled during installation,
the door/lid may be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost or moisture problems.

To level Upright Units:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's

level to level the freezer from front to back. Adjust the plastic
leveling feet in front, ½ bubble higher, so that the door closes easily
when left halfway open.

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Other Precautions

To defrost, always unplug unit first.
Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always

grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
Turning the control to "OFF" turns off the compressor but does
not disconnect power to other electrical components.

First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps.

Installation / Freezer Placement

Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
The freezer should be located where surrounding temperature

wilt not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and
below will NOT affect freezer operation. Additional compressor

heaters are not recommended.
Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 3

inch (75mm) space on all sides of the freezer for adequate
circulation.

DISCARD THE (4) CRATING

SCREWS AND (2) WOOD BASES

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

_To allow door to
close and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front
of shelves•

Shelf Front

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