FRIGIDAIRE FGVU17F8QT User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your Convertible

Freezer/Refrigerator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Important Safety Instructions ..............................2

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

Setting the Temperature Control.................... ....6

Optional Features....................................7

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Energy-Saving Tips.. ..........................................9

Care and Cleaning .............................................9

Power/Freezer Failure ....................................10

Before You Call .................................................10

Major Appliance Warranty .................................13

A01063501 (August 2014)

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using
this unit.

Denitions

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.

Read and Save These Instructions

This Owner’s Guide provides specic operating

instructions for your model. Use your appliance
only as instructed in this guide. These instructions
are not meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. Common sense
and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.

Record Your Model and
Serial Numbers

Record the model and serial numbers in the
space provided below.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION
CARD (shown above) should be lled in

completely, signed and returned to Electrolux
Home Products.

This Use and Care Guide provides operating
instructions for your model. Use your unit only as
instructed in this Use and Care Guide.

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.

WARNING

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.

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exte­rior wrapping material immediately after the
unit is unpacked. Children should never use
these items for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch
wrap may become airtight chambers and
can quickly cause suffocation.

• An empty, discarded icebox, refrigerator, or
freezer 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.

WARNING

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation 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.

• Leave shelves in place so
children may not easily
climb inside.

• Have the refrigerant
removed by a

qualied 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.

Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY

3” (75 mm)

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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 three-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 qualied 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,
appliance performance may be affected. Op-

erating the unit with insufcient power can

damage the compressor. 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
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.

FIRST STEPS

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 efcient operation, the appliance

should be located where surrounding
temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C).
Temperatures of 32ºF (0ºC) and below will NOT
affect freezer operation. Additional compressor
heaters are not recommended. Allow space
around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a
3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the unit for
adequate circulation.

3” (75 mm)

3” (75 mm)

Air Space

WARNING

Other Precautions

• To defrost, always unplug unit rst.

• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip the plug rmly and pull

straight out from the receptacle.

• Turning the control to “OFF” turns off the
compressor but does not disconnect power to
other electrical components.

4

3” (75 mm)

1” (25 mm)

Leveling

The appliance must have all bottom corners

resting rmly on a solid oor. The oor must be

strong enough to support a fully loaded unit.

NOTE



It is very important for your appliance to be
level in order to function properly. If the unit
is not leveled during installation, the door may
be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.