Frigidaire FKCH17F7HW, 297245000 User Manual

Use & Care Manual

Convertible /RefrigeratorFreezer

(with Low Temperature Freeze Protection)

Product Registration 2

Energy Saving Ideas

Important Safety Instructions

First Steps

Setting
the Temperature Control

Freezer Optional Features

Care and Cleaning

Power Failure/Freezer Failure

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid Service Checklist

Warranty

P/N 297245000 (Mar 2008)

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Product Registration

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the
freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil.

• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before
placing them in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the freezer.

• Freezer shelves and baskets should not be lined with aluminum
foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the freezer less efficient.

• Organize and label food to reduce door/lid openings and
extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one
time, and close door/lid as soon as possible.

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Electrolux Home Products
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

The information contained in this Use and Care Guide will instruct
you on how to properly operate and care for your product. Please
read through the information contained in your literature pack to
learn more about your new freezer.

Record your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the model number and serial number of this freezer in the
space provided below.

Model No.

Serial No.

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 freezer only as instructed in this Use and Care
Guide.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

For your safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this unit or any other appliance. Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings.

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the freezer 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.

• A child might suffocate if he crawls into the freezer to hide or
play. Remove the door/lid of the 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 or discard any spacers used to secure the shelves
during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.

Risk of Child Entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers 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:

• Remove the door/lid.

• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside.

• Have the refrigerant removed by a qualified technician.

Energy Saving Ideas

• 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.

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Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly.

Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not
use an extension cord
or an adapter plug. Do
not remove any prong
from power cord.

• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The

power cord of the freezer is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be
plugged directly into its own 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 electrician.
Receptacles with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are
NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR

AN ADAPTER PLUG.

• If the voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance

may be affected. Operating the freezer with insufficient power
can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the
warranty. If you suspect your voltage is high or low, consult your
power company for testing.

• To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not

plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

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

3" AIR SPACE

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3"

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Installation

Leveling

The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid
floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded
freezer. It is VERY IMPORTANT for your freezer to be level in order
to function properly. If the freezer is not leveled during installation,
the door/lid may be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost or moisture problems.

To level Upright Units:

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, ½ bubble higher, so that the door closes easily
when left halfway open.

Other Precautions

• To defrost, always unplug unit first.

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

First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps.

Installation / Freezer Placement

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

• The freezer should be located where surrounding temperature

will not exceed 110ºF (43ºC). 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 (75mm) space on all sides of the freezer for adequate
circulation.

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

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