Frigidaire FFC09C3AW4 Owner’s Manual

Instructions ....... 3

First Steps............................. 4

Setting

the Temperature Control ............. 5

Freezer Optional Features ....... 5 - 6

Care and Cleaning ................... 7

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Power Failure/Freezer Failure....... 8

Avoid Service Checklist ......... 9 - 10

Warranty.............................. .11

P/N 216933800 (Sept 2003)

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Augusta, GA30917

The information contained in thisOwner's Guide will instructyou on how to properly

operate and care for your product. Please readthroughthe information contained in yourliterature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

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

Model No.

Serial No.

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CAR D (shown left)shouldbe filledin

completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products.

This Owner'sGuide providesoperating instructionsfor your model.

Use yourfreezer only as instructed inthis Owner!s Guide.

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 forcesthe compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil.

• Be sure towrap foods properlyand wipe containersdry 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 aircirculation, making the freezer less

efficient.

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

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All rightsreserved.

Important Safety Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

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

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR

OLDREFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove door/lid.

• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily

climb inside.

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from power cord.

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 or any other appliance. Read product labels forflammability and other warnings.

Child Safety

Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after thefreezer isunpacked. Children should never usethese items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap maybecome airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.

• Achildmightsuffecateifheerawlsintoafreezertohideerplay. Remove the door of a freezer when not in use, even if you plan to discard the freezer. Many communities have laws requiring you to take this safety precaution. Removeanddiscardanyspacersusedtosecure the shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.

Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed toensure 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 isequipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. Itmust be plugged directly into itsown 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 protected by Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOTuse an extension cord

or adapter plug.

• Ifvoltage vades 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. Ifyou suspect your household voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

• Topreventthefreezerfrombeingturnedoffaccidentally, donot plugunitintoan

outlet controlled by a watt switch or pull cord.

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

Powersupply cordwith 3-prong

groundingplug

Other Precautions

• Never unplug the freezer bypulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly

and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• Turning thecontrol toOFF tums offthe compressor, butdoes notdisconnect power

to other electrical components.

FirstSteps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

AIR SPACE

Installation

• Choose a place that isnear a grounded electrical outlet.

• The freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures wilt not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below wilt NOT affect freezer

operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended.

• AIIowspacearoundtheunitforgoodaircirculation. Leavea3inch(75mm)space

on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

Leveling

The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on asolid floor. The floor must

be strong enough tosupport afully loaded freezer. NOTE: ItisVERYIMPORTANTfor yourfreezerto belevel in orderto function properly. If thefreezer is not leveled during

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installatioin, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.

To Level Upright Unit:

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, 1/2bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left halfway open.

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 SUFFACES.

• Do notuse razor blades orother sharp instruments, which can scratchthe appliance

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.

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

_1_'_ To allow door to

cloee and seal proper_, DO NOT let food packages extend peetthe front

of shelves.

ShelfFront

DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS)

If door must be removed, (UNPLUG THE UN1T_

1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket.

2. Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet. (Figure 1)

3. Unplug connector, if required, by holding the cabinet connector in place, and pulling door connector out. (Figure 1)

4. Remove bottom hinge screws.(Figure 1)

Base

Pan_ase PanelScrews

5. Remove plastic top hinge cover.

6. Remove screws from top hinge.

7. Remove top hinge from cabinet.

8. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet.

9. To replace door, reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage.

LID REMOVAL (CHEST MODELS) See Instructions on Hinge label.

(UNPLUG THE UNIT.)

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