Frigidaire FGVU21F8QWA, FGVU21F8QTA, FGVU21F8QFC, FGVU21F8QFA, FGVU17F8QWA Owner’s Manual

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

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

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

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

Opbonal Features .................................... 7

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CONTENTS

Energy-Saving Tups............................................ 9

Care and Qeanang ............................................. 9

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

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

Major Appliance Warranty ................................. 13 o>

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Read and Save These Instructions

This Owner's Guide provides specific 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.

Hodel Number:
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Please read all instructions before using
this unit,

Definitions

_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 indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in

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Model and Serial

Number Plate

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Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION

CARD (shown above) should be filled 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.

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important

hazard-related •................................................................................................

For your safety

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

unit or any other appliance. Read product
labels for flammability 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
finishes if they come in contact with other
appliances or furniture.

Child Safety

Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exte- an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not
rior wrapping material immediately after the remove any prong from power cord.

unit isunpacked. Children should never use Grounding type wall receptacle
these items for play. Cartons covered with -
rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch not, under h

wrap may become airtight chambers and /z_ J I any circumstances, _
can quickly cause suffocation. I _:#_ JJl or bypass the |

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use

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• Anempty,discardedicebox,refrigerator,or
freezerisaverydangerousattraction

tochildren.
Removethedoor(s)ofanyappliance that is

not in use, even if it is being discarded.

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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

old appliance:

• Remove door.

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

• Have the refrigerant
removed by a

qualified technician.

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 athree-prong grounding plug
for your protection against electrical shock

hazards. [t 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 qualified electri-

cian. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit [nterrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOM-

MENDED. 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 insufficient power can
damage the compressor. Such damage is not

covered under the warranty. [f you suspect
your household voltage is high or low, con-

sult 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.

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 first steps.

Location

Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet.

For the most efficient 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.

"(75 mm) Air Space

3"(75 mm)

Other Precautions

• To defrost, always unplug unit first.

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

(25 mm)

Leveling

The appliance must have all bottom corners

resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be

strong enough to support a fully loaded unit.

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.