Frigidaire FFC07C3AW0, FFC15C8BB0, FFC09K2CW1, FFC13C6CW0, FFC05K1BW0 Owner's Manual

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Freezer

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

Energy Saving Ideas ................. 2

Important Safety Instructions ....... 3

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

Setting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Product Registration

Theinformation contained inthis Owner's Guide will instructyou on howto properly
operate and carefor your product, Pleaseread through the information contained in
your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

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

Model No.

Serial No.

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Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD (shown left) should be filled in
completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products,

ThisOwner's Guide provides operating instructions for your model,
Use your freezer only asinstructed in this 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.

Lethot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer. Overloading

the freezer forces the compressor to run longer, Foodsthat freeze too slowly may

losequality or spoil.

Besureto wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them inthe
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 interferewith 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 aspossible.

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Important Safety

Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

Riskof 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 afew 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 usean extension
cord or an adapter plug, Do not remove

any prong from power cord.

Gmundingtype
wall

receptacTDoil= not under

any circumstances
cut, remove,

or bypass

the grounding pron_

_from thisplug. i

_'!_V-'_:l_II_[_

Power supply
cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

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 orany other appliance. Readproduct labelsfor flammability andother warnings,

Child Safety

Destroycarton, plasticbags, and anyexterior wrapping material immediately after
the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheetsor stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation,

• A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play. 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.
Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves during 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 athree-prong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards. It must beplugged directly into its own properly grounded three-
prong receptacle, protected with a15 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 NOTRECOMMENDED, DO NOT use an extension cord

or adapter plug.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.
Operating the freezerwith insufficient power can damage the motor. Suchdamage

isnot covered under the warranty, Ifyou suspect your household voltage ishigh

or low, consult your power company for testing,

• Topreventthe freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into an
outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

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

Other Precautions

• Neverunplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always gripthe plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle,

• TurningthecontrottoOFFturnsoffthecompressor, butdoesnot disconnectpower
to other electrical components.

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First Steps

AIR SPACE

Installation

LE_/EUNG FEET

Unpackingand Levelhqg-Upright Freezers

RE3N8

TOP _C

HINGE _ _

i HINGE COVER

Upright Freezer Door Removal

F_I_! Toallow doorto

closeand seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages eetend paetthe from
of shelves,

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:
Installation

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.

• The freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed
1t 0°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer

operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended.

• AtlowspacearoundtheunitYorgoodaircircutation. Leavea3 inch (75 mm)space

on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

Leveling

Thefreezer must haveall bottom corners resting firmly on asolid floor. Thefloor must
be strong enough to support afully loaded freezer. NOTE: It isVERYIMPORTANTfor
your freezer to be level inorderto function properly, if the freezer is not leveledduring
installatioin, the door may be misafigned 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 levelthe
freezer from fronbto-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, _f2bubble higher,
so that the door closes easilywhen 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
SURFACES.

Donot userazor bladesor other sharp instruments, which canscratchthe 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.

Upright Freezer Door Removal

If door must be removed:

1. Lift up plastic hinge cover and fold back.

2. Usea Phillips,) screwdriver to loosen and retighten the screws on the top hinge to
ensure that asecure assembly and prevent hinge slippage.

3. Remove the top hinge from cabinet and lift door off the lower hinge pin.

4. After door isremoved, remove the two screws from the bottom hinge.

5. To replace door, reverse above order.

Shelf Front

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Setting the
Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

• Forsafe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely, The
freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already
frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen
foods should NOTbe loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours,

• When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer
spaceat onetime. Distribute packagesto befrozen evenlythroughoutthe freezer.

It isnot necessary to turn 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 wall on chest models, Thetemperature isfactory 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 is desired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLD-
ESTand allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Freezer Optional
Features

Temp Alarm and Power Defrost

Upright Freezers

TempAlarm SwitchLocation-

SomeChest Freezers

Temp Alarm - Upright Freezers \

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 indicates that the freezer is properly connected to electrical

power, The fight glows even when the temperature control isturnedtoOFF, Ifthe
light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist.

Temp Alarm (audible only or audible with warning light)

This feature is designed to provide a warning of possible malfunction, tf the
temperature of the food risesto a level unsafe for long-term storage, the buzzer will
sound, Thered light will alsoglow on models so equipped, The Temp Alarm feature
operates on household electricity. Ifpower fails, the alarm will not perform, An ON/
OFFswitch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. Thefreezer

isshipped with Temp Alarm inthe OFFposition, After freezer has run approximately
4 hours,the red light, if equipped, will go off. Thenyou may activate the Temp Alarm

without the alarm sounding,

Pressthe ON switch to activate the Temp Alarm, To deactivate, pressthe OFFswitch.

Ifthe alarm sounds, besurefreezer is properly leveled, and the door closesfreely, and

seals properly. If you suspect a technical malfunction, call an authorized servicer

immediately,

Power Cord Clamp

The clamp prevents the power cord from being acddently unplugged, Remember
when removing orreplacing the electrical cord, to remove or replace the power cord
clamp,

Power Freeze

Power Freeze allows you to lower your freezer temperature to the lowest possible
temperature by pushing the switch to ON. For maximum benefit, Power Freeze
should beselected 24 hours before placing a large quantity of unfrozen food into
freezer. Foodshould then be spread throughout freezer compartment to speed up
the freezing process, To turn off Power Freeze, manually push the switch to OFF.

(Thiswill return compressor to the normal operating mode.)

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Freezer Optional
Features (continued)

Power Defrost Plunger - Chest Freezers

Power Defrost

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

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 be turned off,)

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

NOTE: When defrosting units with the Temp Alarm Feature, turn off the

alarm when defrosting. When the freezer reaches the freezing temperature,
turn the Temp Alarm back on.

Slide-Out Basket (upright models)

The Slide-Out Basket, located atthe bottom of the freezer provides separatestorage
space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves, To remove the basket,

pull out, and lift up.

Juice Can Rack (upright models)

The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door isspecially ridged to store juice cans and

prevent them from roiling out of the shelf,

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key
Thissecurity lock fastensthe door snugly, ensuring that stored food issecure, Tolock

or unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the
lock after it has been turned.

Interior Light

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

bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.

Adjustable Shelf (upright models)

This shelf can be moved to one of two positions, Lift the shelf up and out to move
to the desired position.

Defrost Drain

The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and
cleaning. See r'Defrosting r' in Care and Cleaning Section.

Slide-Aside Basket

Slide-Aside Basket (chest models)

This basket helpsorganize odd-shapod items. Toreach other packages inthe freezer,
slide the basket aside or lift out.

Divider/Drain Pan (chest models)

The Divider/Drain Pandoubles asa convenient storage area and servesas ashallow

drain pan when defrosting, To remove, lift pan straight up out of the supports, and
out of the chest.

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 usesharp metal objects such as

icepicks or scrapersto clean the shelves, Thiscould damage the shelvesand reduce

their cooling ability. These shelves are not adjustable.

Tilt-Out Shelf

Thisshelf islocated inside onthe freezer door and provides additional storage space.
To accessan item, tilt top of "basket" shelf down.

Drop Front Shelf (upright models)

The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate
compartment forsmall irregular shaped items or large, bulky items, Liftthe shelf front

up and outto remove,

Tilt-Out Shelf

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Care and Cleaning

Damp objects stick to

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

BASE
PANEL

Figure 1

DRAIN PLUG_"

Figure2

i lOSE

ADAPTOR

DEFROST

DRAIN PLUG

Figure3

_ If leaving freezer door I

open while on vacation, make certain I
that children cannot get into the I

freezer and become entrapped. I

Someupright freezers arefrost-free and defrost automatically, but should becleaned

occasionally,

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

Itisimportantto defrost and clean freezer whet] V4to Y2inchof frost has accumulated.

Frostmay tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist
airenteringthefreezerwhenthedoorisopened. Removefood and leavethedoor
open when defrosting the freezer,

• On upright modelswith adefrost drain (Figure1), removedrain plug on the inside
floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. To accessexternal drain tube on models
with a base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the
drain tube near the teft center under the freezer, Placea shallow pan under the
drain tube. Defrost water wilt drain out, Check pan occasionally sowater does not
overflow. A Y2inch garden hose adapter can be usedto drain the freezer directly

into a floor drain. If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be
purchased at most hardware stores. Replacethe drain plug when defrosting and
cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer.

• On chest models with adefrost drain, place ashallow pan or the Divider/Drain
Pan (some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2), A Y2inch garden hose
adapter can beusedto drain the freezer directly into afloor drain (Figure3). Ifyour
model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware
stores, Pulloutthe drain plug insidethe freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain
plug (Figure4). Defrost water wilt drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does
not overflow. Replacethe drain plugs when defrosting iscompleted,

• On modelswithout adefrost drain, placetowelsornewspapersontheffeezer bottom
to catchthe frost. Thefrost will loosenand fall. Removetowels and/ornewspapers.

• Ifthe frost issoft, remove it by using a plasticscraper. Ifthe frost isglazed and hard,
fill deep panswith hotwater and placethem onthe freezer bottom. Closethe freezer
door. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeatthis procedure if necessary.

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, wash insidesurfacesof the freezer with asolution of two tablespoons
of baking soda in one quart (t ,136 litres) warm water. Rinseand 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 basket with the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinseand dry, Never usemetallic 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 freezeroperating during vacationsof lessthat] three weeks,

Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months, remove all food

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

Moving: Disconnectthepowercord ptugfromthewalloutlet, Removefoods, then

defrost, and clean the freezer, Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. In the moving

vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secureto 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 several hours.

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

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

"Dairies," or r'lce Cream Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear

gloves and usecaution 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, If you cannot solve the problem, call an
authorized servicer immediately.

If the freezer remains off for severalhours, follow the directions above for the use of
dry iceduring a power failure. Ifnecessary,take the food to alocal locker plant until

the freezer isready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pagesunder r'Frozen Food Locker
Plants,r'

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