Frigidaire FFCS0722AW, FFCS0522AW Maintance Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your Freezer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Installation ................................................4
Controls and Settings .................................5
Storage Features ........................................6
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Storing Food and Saving Energy ..................7
Care and Cleaning ......................................8
Troubleshooting .......................................10
Warranty .................................................11
A13408703 (May 2019)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this unit.
Denitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation
or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
DANGER
DANGER-Risk of re or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not
puncture refrigerant tubing.
DANGER-Risk of re or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by
trained service personnel. Do not puncture
refrigerant tubing.
CAUTION
CAUTION-Risk of re or explosion. Flammable
refrigerant used. Consult repair manual/owner’s
guide before attempting to service this product.
All safety precautions must be followed.
CAUTION-Risk of re or explosion. Dispose
of property in accordance with federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
CAUTION-Risk of re or explosion due to puncture refrigerant tubing. Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.
WARNING
WARNING! CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
unit or any other appliance. Read product
labels for ammability and other warnings.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of
explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to
secure the shelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples
can cause severe cuts, and also destroy
nishes if they come in contact with other
appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
• This appliance is not intended for use bypersons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags,
and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the Appliance is unpacked. Children
should never use these items to play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets
or stretch wrap may become airtight cham-
bers, and can quickly cause suocation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• An empty, discarded appliance is a very
dangerous attraction to children.
• Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is
not in use, even if it is being discarded.
Proper Disposal of Your Appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous – even if they
will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting
rid of your old appliance, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appliance
recycling/disposal methods. Check with your
utility company or visit
www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more
information on recycling your old appliance.
Before you throw away your
old appliance:
• Remove door/lid.
• Leave shelves in place
so children may not
easily climb inside.
• Have the refrigerant re-
moved by a qualied technician.
WARNING
Avoid re hazard or electric shock. Do not
use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any prong from power cord.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure
that safety mechanisms in the design of this
appliance will operate properly.
• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the appliance
is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug
for your protection against electrical shock
hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
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 qualied electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOM-
MENDED. Do NOT use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip the plug rmly,
and pull straight out from the receptacle to
prevent damaging the power cord.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning to
avoid electrical shock.
• If voltage varies by 10% or more, appliance
performance may be aected. Operating the
unit with insucient power can damage the
motor. Such damage is not covered under
the warranty. If you suspect your household
voltage is high or low, consult your power
company for testing.
• To prevent the appliance from being turned
o 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.
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
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INSTALLATION
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the unit
only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
Before starting the unit, follow these
important rst steps.
Location
Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet.
For the most ecient operation, the appliance
should be located where surrounding tempera-
tures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT aect
operation. Additional compressor heaters are
not recommended.
Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 4 inch (101.6 mm) space on all
sides of the unit for adequate circulation.
Leveling (optional)
NOTE
It is VERY IMPORTANT for your freezer to be
level in order to function properly. If the unit
is not leveled during installation, the lid may
be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
Use the leveling legs (located on the left side,
front and rear) to ensure that all 4 corners of
the freezer are resting rmly on a solid oor.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to retract the
legs and counterclockwise to extend the legs.
Ensure the oor is strong enough to support a
fully loaded freezer.
Cleaning
• Wash any removable parts of the
appliance interior and exterior with mild
detergent and warm water. Wipe dry.
DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON
THESE SURFACES.
• Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the 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 the residue can be touched with
the sticky side of tape already removed.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL LABEL.
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