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OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below.
Model No.

Serial No.

Keep these numbers for future reference.

IMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes
the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your

best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

Contents

2 Important Safety Instructions
3 First Steps

4 Setting the Temperature Control
4-5 Freezer Optional Features

5-6 Care and Cleaning
7 Power Failure/Freezer Failure

7 Energy Saving Ideas
8-9 Avoid Service Checklist

10 Warranty in the United States
11 Service Information in Canada

12 Warranty in Canada

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use
the freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide.

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Electrolux Home Products

P. O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

FREEZER

Product and feature specifications asdescribed or iflustrated are subject to change without notice.

P/N216760400 (0008)

Important Safety

Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

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Risk of child entrap-
ment, Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of the past
Junked or abandoned refrigerators or

freezer 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,

Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock, Do not use an extension
cord oranadapter plug, Donotremove

any prong from the power cord.

Groundingtype
wallreceptacle

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

thisor anyother appliance. Readproduct labels for flammability and other warnings.

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and anyexterior wrapping matedat immediately after
the freezer is unpacked, Children should never use these items for play, Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plasticsheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation,

• AchildmightsuffocateifhecrawIsintoafreezertohideorplay. SeeProper
FreezerDisposalleft, Many communities havelaws requiring youto take this safety
precaution,

• Removeanddiscard any spacersused to securethe shelvesduring shipping, Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.

Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in
the design of this freezer 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 protection against
shock hazards, It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-
prong receptacle, protected with a t 5 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances,
Consult a qualified electrician, Receptacleswith Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

(GFCI)are NOTRECOMMENDED,DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter

plug,

• if voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected,
Operating the freezer with insufficient powercan damage the motor, Such damage

isnot covered under the warranty. Ifyou suspect your household voltage ishigh or
low, consult your power company for testing.

• Topreventthe freezer from being turned offaccidentatly, do not plugthe unit into
an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord,

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

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Other Precautions

• Neverunplug the freezer by pulling onthe power cord Always gripthe ptug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• TurningthecontroltoOFFturnsoffthecompressor, butdoesnotdisconnect power
to other electrical components.

_: 2000 White Consolidated Industries, Inc

All rights reserved

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First Steps

3"

Installation

_ : L_IEUNG REET

Unpackingand Leveling - Upright Freezers

_Base PanelScrews

__Base Panel

, W Hinge Screws

/ Hinge

Figure 1

_To allowdoorto

closeandseal properly,DO NOTlet
fondpackagesextendpastthefront

ofshelves.

Shelf Front

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

Installation

• Choose a place that isnear a grounded electrical outlet.

• Forthe most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding
temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F(0°C)and below
will NOT affect freezer operation, Additional compressor heaters are not recom-

mended.

• Atlow spacearound the unit forgoodaircirculation. Leavea 3inch (75 mm) space
on attsides of the freezer for adequate circulation,

Leveling

Thefreezer must haveall bottom corners resting firmly on asolid floor, The floor must
be strong enough to support afully loaded freezer, Check the cabinet with a levelfrom
side to side. After discarding the crating screws and wood base, level the cabinet.
TOLevel Upright Unit:
Once leveled, slightly raise adjustment of front feet so the door closes easily when
opened about halfway.

To Level Chest Unit:
If needed, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor.

Cleaning

• Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE

SURFACES.

• Donot userazor bladesor other sharp instruments, which can scratchthe appflance
surface when removing adhesive labels, Any glue left from the tape can be

removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the residue
with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL

PLATE,

Door Removal (upright models)

If door must be removed to fit through narrow doorways:
1, Gently lay freezer on its back, on a throw rug or blanket,

2. Remove basepanel (some models) by unscrewing two screws from front of base
panel, (Figure 1)

3. At top of cabinet, lift up plastic hinge cover and fold
back, (Figure 2)

4. Usea Phillips@screwdriver to loosen and retighten
screws on top hinge to insure a secure assembly and

prevent hinge slippage.

5. Remove top hinge from cabinet. Lift door off lower
hinge pin,

6. After door is removed, remove the two screws from
bottom hinge,

7. To replace door, reverse above order.

8CREWS

HINGE

I HINGE COVER

UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR ADJUSTMENTS

Figure2

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Setting the
Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

Forsafe food storage, allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely, The

freezer will run continuously for the first several hours, Foodsthat are alreadyfrozen

may be placed in the freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods

should NOT be loaded into the freezer until the freezer hasoperated for 4 hours,

When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of
freezer space at one time. Distribute packages to befrozen evenly throughout the
freezer. It isnot necessaryto turn the control knob to a colder setting while freezing

food,

Temperature Control

The temperature control islocated inside the freezer on upright models, and on the

left outside wail on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to provide

satisfactory food storage temperatures, However, the temperature control is

adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction, If a
colder temperature isdesired, turn the temperature control knobtocoldest and allow
several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Freezer Optional
Features

PLUNGER

Power Defrost Plunger - Chest Freezers

_Plunger

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Power Defrost - Upright Freezers

Defrost Drain

NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below.

Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.

Power On Light

The Power On Light indicatesthat the freezer is properly connected to electrical

power, The light glows even when the temperature control isturned to OFF.If the

light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run r' in the Avoid Service Checklist.

Juice Can Rack (upright models)

The Juice Carl Rack on the freezer door is specially ridged to store juice cans and

prevent them from roiling out of the shelf,

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food issecure, To lock or

unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock

after it has been turned.

Power Defrost

The Power Defrost feature will defrost freezer in a fraction of the time usuaily

required. To defrost, remove all food, and follow these steps.

1. Pull out Power Defrost Plunger. Leavedoor open while defrosting. (Closing
freezer door will push in plunger and power defrost will beturned off.)

2. Push Power Defrost Plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting iscompleted.

Defrost Drain

The Defrost drain providesa method of draining water during defrosting andcleaning.

See r'Defrosting r' in Care and Cleaning Section.

Interior Light

The tight comes on automatically when the door isopened, To replacethe tight bulb,
turn the temperature control to OFFand unplug the electrical cord. Replacethe old

bulb with a bulb of the same wattage,

Slide-Out Basket (upright models)

Theslide-out basket at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage spacefor

items that aredifficult to store on freezer shelves. Toremove the basket, pull out and
lift up.

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Freezer Optional
Features (continued)

Slide-Aside Basket

Slide-Aside Basket (chest models)

Thisbasket helpsorganize odd-sha ped items. To reachother packages in the freezer,
slide the basket aside or lift out,

Fast Freezing Shelves (upright models)

These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly and allow cold air to
constantly circulate throughout the freezer. Do not use sharp metal objects such as
ice picksor scrapers to clean the shelves. Thiscould damage the shelvesand reduce
their cooling ability, Theseshelves are not adjustable,

Drop Front Shelf (upright models)

The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate
compartment forsmall irregular shaped items orlarge, bulky items, Liftthe shelf front
up and outto remove.

Care and Cleaning

Damp objects stick to

cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior
metal surfaces with wet or damp hands.

PANEL

Figure I

Figure 2

Some upright freezers are frosbfree and defrost automatically, but should be
cleaned occasionally. Before cleaning or defrosting, unplug the power cord Fromthe

electrical outlet.

Between Defrostings

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.

Defrosting

It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has

accumulated, Frost may tend to accumulate faster on the upper part of the freezer
due to warm, moist air entering the freezer when the door isopened. Removefood

and leavethe door open when defrosting the freezer,

• On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove the drain plug on the
inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out, To accessthe external drain tube

on models with a base panel, Firstremove the two screws from the base panel,

Locate the drain tube near the left center under the freezer. Placea shallow pan
under the drain tube, Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally sowater

does not overflow. Replace the drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are
completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter the freezer.

• On chest models with adefrost drain, place ashallow pan beneath the drain outlet
(Figure 2), A one half inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer

directly into afloor drain (Figure 3), If your model isnot equipped with an adapter,
one can be purchased at most hardware stores, Pull out the drain plug inside the
Freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 4 on following page).

Defrost water will drain out, Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow,
Replace the drain plugs when defrosting iscompleted.

Figure 3

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Care and Cleaning

(continued)

Figure 4

If leaving the freezer]

door open while on vacation, make/
certain that children cannot get into/

the freezer and become entrapped. I

• On models without a defrost drain, placetowels or newspapers on the freezer

bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall, Remove towels and/or
newspapers,

• Ifthe frost issoft, remove by using a plastic scraper, If frost is glazed and hard, fill
deep panswith hot water and placethem on the freezer bottom. Closethe freezer

door. Frost should soften in about t 5minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary.

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1,136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry.

Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.

Wash the removable parts and door gasketwith the baking soda solution mentioned

above, or mild detergent and warm water, Rinse and dry. Never use metallic

scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do

not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.

Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinsewell and wipe

dry with a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short Vacations: Leavethe freezer operating during vacations of lessthan three

weeks,

Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be usedfor several months, remove atlfood

and unplug the power cord, Clean and dry the interior thoroughly, To prevent
odor and mold growth, leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if
necessary.

Moving: Disconnectthepowercord plugfromthewalloutlet, Removefoods, then

defrost, and clean the freezer, Secureatl loose items such asbasepanel, baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage, Inthe moving
vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement.
Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar item.

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Power Failure/
Freezer Failure

Do not open freezer door
unnecessarily if freezer is

off for severa hours.

If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stayfrozen for at least 24 hours if the

freezer iskept closed, If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds
of dry iceinto the freezer every 24hours, Look in the Yellow Pagesunder "Dry tce,"

"Dairies," or "Ice Cream Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear

gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.

If the freezer has stopped operating, see "Freezer does not run r, in the Avoid
Service Checklist Section of this manual. [f you cannot solve the problem, call an
authorized servicer immediately.

If the freezer remains off for several hours, follow the directions above for the use
of dry ice during a power failure, If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant

until the freezer isready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pagesunder "Frozen Food
Locker Plants."

Energy Saving Ideas

• 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,

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foodsthat freeze
too slowly may lose quality, or spoil,

• Besure 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 should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling, Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less

efficient.

• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches.
Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as
possible.

Avoid Service Checklist

OCCURRENCE

FREEZERDOES NOT RUN

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and

expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of
defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

SOLUTION

Check to be sure freezer isnot plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt If you

are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technidan,

Temperature control is in the OFF position, See Setting the Temperature Control Section,

Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose, Be sure plug is tightly pushed into

electrical outlet,

House fuse has blown, or circuit breaker has tripped Check/reset circuit breaker, or replace

fuse with 15 amp time delay fuse

Power outage Check house lights, Call local electric company

Freezer runs too much or too long.

Room or outside weather is hot, It is normal for the freezer to work harder under these

conditions,

Freezer had recently been disconnected for a period of time Freezer requires 4 hours to cool
down completely,

Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently, Warm food will cause the

freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached,

Door is kept open too long or too frequently Warm air enters the freezer every time the door
is opened, Open the door less often

Freezer door may be slightly open, See Occurrence "Door Problems,"

Temperature control is set too cold Turn the control knob to a warmer setting Allow several

hours for the temperature to stabilize

Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted Clean or change gasket Leaks in the
door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature,

Temperatures inside the freezer are Temperature control isset too cold Turn the control to awarmer setting Allow several hours
too cold. for the temperature to stabilize,

Temperatures inside the freezer are too Temperature control isset too warm Turn the control to a colder setting Allow several hours
warm. for the temperature to stabilize,

Door is kept open too long or isopened too frequently Warm air enters the freezer every time

the door is opened, Open the door less often

Door may be open slightly See Occurrence section "Door Problems"

Large amounts of warm or hot food might have been stored recently Wait until the freezer
has had a chance to reach its selected temperature

Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time Freezer requires 4 hours to cool
down completely,

Temperature of external freezer
surface is warm.

SOUND AND NOISE

Louder sound levels whenever
freezer is on.

The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature, This is

normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet

Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures, They require
a high efficiency compressor When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the
compressor runninq while it cools the interior,

Louder sound levels when compressor
comes on.

Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle This is normal Sound
will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run

Popping or cracking sound when
compressor comes on.

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes This is normal, Sound
will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run

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