Frigidaire FFU20FC6AW4, FFU20FC6AW3, FFU20FC4AW1, FFU20F3AW2, FFU20F3AW1 Owner’s Manual

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

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Warranty .............................. ,11

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

• 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 placingin the freezer. Overloading
the freezer forces the compressor to ru n 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 inside the freezer.

• Freezer shelvesand 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 assoon as possible.

© 2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Important Safety
Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

Riskofchild 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:

•Leaveshelves in
place so children

may not easily
climb inside.

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electric shock. Do not usean extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from power cord.

Grounding type
wall

Avoid fire hazard or

not under

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

For Your Safety

Do not store or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of
this orany other appliance, Readproduct labelsfor flammabilityand other warnings,

Child Safety

• Destroycarton, plastic bags, andanyexterior wrapping material immediatelyafter

the freezer is unpacked. Children should never usethese 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 isequipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards. Itmust be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-
prong receptacle, protected with a 15amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codesand 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 candamage the motor. Suchdamage
isnot covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage ishigh
or low, consult your power company for testing.

• To prevent 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.

Power supply
cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

Other Precautions

• Never unplug the freezer bypulling onthe power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• Turning the control to OFFturns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power
to other electrical components.

First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

3" AIR SPACE

Installation

PLASTIC LEVELING FEET

CRATING
SCREW

DISCARD THE (4) CRATING
SCREWS AND (2) WOOD BASES

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Unpackingand Leveling - Upright Freezers

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Installation

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

• 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 recommended.

• AIIowspace around the unit for good air circulation. Leavea 3inch (75 mm) space

on all sides 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, NOTE: It isVERYIMPORTANTfor

your freezer to belevel inorder to function properly, If the freezer isnot leveledduring

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 infront, Y2bubble 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

SURFACES.

• Donot use razor bladesor other sharp instruments, which canscratch the appliance

surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be
removed with amixture 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 onthe top hinge to

ensure that a secure 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.

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Upright FreezerDoorRemoval

_To allow doorto
closeand seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front

of shelves.

Shelf Front

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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 has operated for 4 hours.

• When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of freshfood per cubic foot of freezer
spaceat one time. 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 islocated insidethe 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

Temp Alarm and Power Defrost -

Upright Freezers

ON t OFF

Temp Alarm Switch Location -

Some Chest Freezers

OFF ON "I_MR ALARM I

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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. If the
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, The red light will alsoglow on models so equipped, TheTempAlarm 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, Thefreezer

isshipped with Temp Alarm inthe OFFposition, After freezer hasrun approximately
4 hours, the red light, ifequipped, will go off, Thenyou mayactivate the TempAlarm
without the alarm sounding,

Pressthe ONswitch to activate the Temp Alarm, To deactivate, pressthe OFFswitch,

Ifithe alarm sounds, be surefreezer 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 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.)

Temp Alarm - Upright Freezers

Freezer Optional
Features (continued)

PLUNGER

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, Pullout 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 at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage
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 storejuice cans and

prevent them from rolling out of the shelf.

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

Thissecurity lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring that 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.

Interior Light

The light comeson automatically when the door is opened. Toreplace the light bul b,
turn the temperature control to OFFand unplug the electrical cord. Replacethe old

bulb with a bulb of the samewattage.

Slide-Aside Basket

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 "Defrosting" in Care and Cleaning Section.

Slide-Aside Basket (chest models)

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

Divider/Drain Pan (chest models)

The Divider/Drain Pan doubles asa convenient storage area and servesasa shallow
drain pan when defrosting. To remove, lift panstraight 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 suchas

icepicks or scrapersto clean the shelves.This could damage the shelvesand reduce

their cooling ability. These shelvesare not adjustable.

Tilt-Out Shelf

Thisshelf is located insideon the freezer door and provides additional storage space.
To access an item, tilt top of "basket" shelf down.

Tilt-Out Shelf

Drop Front Shelf (upright models)

The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate
compartment for small irregular shaped itemsor large, bulky items,Lift the shelf front

up and out to remove,

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Care and Cleaning

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

occasionally,

Damp objects stick to

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

Between Defrostings

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.

Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use ametal instrument to remove frost.

Defrosting

It isimportant to defrost and cleanfreezer when 1/4to Y2inchof frost hasaccumulated.

Frostmay tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist

air entering the freezer when the door isopened. Remove food and leavethe door

open when defrosting the freezer.

On upright models with adefrost drain (Figure 1),remove drain plug onthe inside
floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. Toaccessexternal drain tu beon models
with a base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the
drain tube near the left center under the freezer. Placea shallow pan under the
drain tu be. Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally sowater doesnot
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 a defrost drain, place ashallow pan or the Divider/Drain
Pan (some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A Y2inch garden hose
adapter can be usedto drain the freezer directly into afloor drain (Figure 3). Ifyour
model isnot equipped with anadapter, one can be purchased at most hardware
stores. Pullout the drainplug insidethe freezer, andpull offthe outside defrost drain
plug (Figure 4). Defrost water will drain out. Check panoccasionally sowater does
not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.

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freezer and become entrapped. J

• Onmodelswithout adefrostdrain, placetowelsornewspapersonthe freezerbottom
to catchthe frost,The frostwill loosenandfall, Removetowelsand/or newspapers,

• If the frost issoft, remove it by using a plasticscraper, Ifthe frost isglazedand hard,
fill deep panswith hot water and placethem onthe freezer bottom, Closethe freezer
door, Frostshould soften in about 15 minutes, Repeatthis procedure if necessary,

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, washinsidesurfacesof the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons
of baking soda in one quart (1,136 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 partsand door basketwith the baking sodasolution mentioned
above, or mild detergent andwarm water. Rinseand dry. Never usemetallicscouring
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. Replaceparts and food.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short Vacations: Leavethe freezeroperating duringvacationsof lessthan threeweeks,
Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be usedfor several months, remove allfood

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: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, 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 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 several hours.

Ifa power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least24 hours if the

freezer is kept closed, If the power failure continues, packseven or eight pounds of
dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours, Look in the Yellow Pagesunder "Dry Ice,"

"Dairies," or "Ice 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" 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 several hours, follow the directions above for the useof
dry ice during apower failure, If necessary, take the food to alocal locker plant until

the freezer isready to operate, Look inthe Yellow Pagesunder "Frozen Food Locker
Plants,"

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