Frigidaire 297081600 User Manual

Use & Care Manual

Single-Door

Refrigerator

Welcome & Congratulations 2

Safety Instructions

Installation

Features at a Glance

Temperature Controls

Looking Inside

Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips

Care & Cleaning

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Warranty

Before You Call

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P/N 297081600 (Jan 06)

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our
product and we are completly committed to providing you with
the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains
valuable information on how to properly maintain your new
refrigerator.

We know you’ll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for
choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future
purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as
instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to
cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.
Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for
future reference. This information is found on your serial
plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE

Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
REFRIGERATOR.

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this 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 to
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a
very dangerous attraction to children.

• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.

• Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL IN THE

REGISTRATION CARD

INCLUDED WITH YOUR

PRODUCT

REFRIGERATOR.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del
Usuario, sívase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a
continuación. Solicite la P/N 297081700.

Spanish Owner’s Guides
Electrolux Home Products

P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

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." If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove doors.

• Leave shelves in place so children
may not easily climb inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a
qualified service technician.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

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

• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle. The power

supply circuit must be installed in accordance with
current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA

70) and local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified

electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFIC) are NOT RECOMMENDED.

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• If voltage varies by 10% or more, refrigerator performance

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

• To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off
accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord.

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

INSTALLATION

This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for
your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Owner’s Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these

important first steps.

INSTALLATION

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do
Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• For the most efficient operation, the refrigerator should be
located where surrounding temperatures will not drop
below 40° F (5° C) or exceed 110° F (43° C).

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and electrical connections:

Sides 3/8” minimum
Back & Top 1” minimum

• Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.

Refrigerator

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

• To defrost refrigerator, always unplug unit first.

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the cord. Always
grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle.

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NOTE

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Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light
bulb or other electrical components.

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use
an extension cord or an
adapter plug. Do not
remove any prong from
the power cord.

Freezer

Installation

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NOTE

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The exterior walls of the refrigerator may become quite warm
as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside.
Temperatures as much as 30° F warmer than room
temperature can be expected.

DOOR OPENING

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NOTE

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If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a
wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can
be opened wider.

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