Frigidaire FFU17F9GW5, FFU17F9GW4 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S GUIDE

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Product Registration

The information contained inthis Owner's Guide will instruct you on howto properly

operate andcare for your product. Pleasereadthrough 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.

The self-addressed PRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD (shown lett) should be Filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products. In Canada, return to

Frigidaire Canada.

Contents

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

Guide.

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Product Registration VersiOn en espahol Energy Saving Ideas Important Safety Instructions First Steps Setting the Temperature Control Freezer Optional Features Care and Cleaning

Power Failure/Freezer Failure Avoid Service Checklist U.S. Warranty

Canada Service Information Canada Warranty

• 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 inthe freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foodsthat freeze too slowly may

lose quality or spoil.

• Besureto wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up insidethe freezer.

• Freezershelvesand baskets should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Linersinterfere with cold air circulation, 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

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 or an adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from power cord.

Grounding type

wall receptac_

Do not under any circumstances |

cut, remove, | or bypass | the grounding prong

from this plug. j

Power supply

cord with 3-prong grounding plug

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

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For Your Safety

Do not store or usegasoline or other Flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance. Readproduct labelsfor flammability and other warnings.

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Child Safety

• Destroycarton, plastic bags, and any exteriorwrapping material immediatelyafter the freezer is unpacked. Children should never usethese items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plasticsheetsor 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 a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into itsown properly grounded three- prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delayfuse 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 NOT use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.

Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damagethe motor. Such damage isnot covered under the warranty. If you suspect yourhousehold voltage ishigh or low, consult your power company for testing.

• Toprevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into an

outlet controlled by awall switch or pull cord.

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

Other Precautions

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

and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• Turning the control to OFFturns offthe compressor, but doesnot disconnect power

to other electrical components.

First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

3" AIR SPACE

Installation

CRATING SCREW

""- DISCARD THE (4) CRATING

SCREWS AND (2) WOOD BASES

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Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

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Installation

• Choose a place that is near 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,

• Allowspacearoundtheunitforgoodaircirculadon, Leavea 3 inch (75 mm)space on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation,

Leveling

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

bestrong enough to support afully loaded freezer. NOTE: It isVERYIMPORTANTfor

your freezer to be levelin order to function properly. Ifthe freezer isnot leveled during

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, Y_bubble 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.

• Do not userazor bladesor other sharp instruments, which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue leR 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(R)screwdriver to loosen and retighten the screws on the top hinge to ensure that a secure assembly and prevent hinge slippage.

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

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

5. To replace door, reverse above order.

Upright FreezerDoor Removal

I_[_ To allow door to close and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front of shelves.

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Setting the Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

. For safe 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 NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer hasoperated for 4 hours.

• When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food percubic foot of freezer spaceat onetime. Distribute packagesto befrozen evenlythroughout the freezer. It is not necessaryto turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing food.

Temperature Control

The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the left outside wall on chest models. The temperature 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 isdesired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLD-

ESTand allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Freezer Optional Features

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TempAlarmand PowerDefrost-

Upright Freezers

Temp Alarm Switch Location -

Some Chest Freezers

OFF ON TEMR ALARM

WempA,arm-Upright

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 light glows even when the temperature control isturned to OFF. 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. If the temperature of the food risesto a levelunsafe for long-term storage, the buzzer will

sound. Thered light will alsoglow on models soequipped. The Temp Alarm feature operates on household electricity. If power fails, the alarm will not perform. An ON/

OFFswitch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. The freezer

isshipped with Temp Alarm in the OFFposition. After freezer has run approximately

4 hours, the red light, if equipped, will go off. Then you may activatetheTempAlarm without the alarm sounding.

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

Ifthe alarmsounds, besure freezer isproperly 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 accidently unplugged. Remember when removing or replacing the electrical cord, to remove or replace the power cord

clamp.

Power Freeze

Power Freezeallows you to lower your freezer temperature to the lowest possible temperature by pushing the switch to ON. For maximum benefit, Power Freeze should be selected 24 hours before placing a large quantity of unfrozen food into freezer. Foodshould then bespread 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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