Frigidaire FPUH19D7LF, 297298800 User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your Freezer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Electrical Information........................................... 3

Features Overview ............................................... 4

Installation ......................................................... 5

Door Handle Removal Instructions ........................ 6

Leveling Instructions ........................................... 7

Door Removal / Electronic Control ........................ 8

Electronic Control Features................................... 9

Sabbath Mode and Air Filter ................................. 10

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Alerts ................................................................ 11

Connecting Water Supply to Freezer .................... 12

Ice Service ......................................................... 13

Interior Lighting ................................................. 14

Storage Features ................................................ 15

Storage And Cleaning ......................................... 17

Major Appliance Warranty ................................... 19

Before You Call .................................................. 20

297298800 (July 2010)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this freezer.

For Your Safety

• DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other ﬂ ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding ﬂ ammability and other hazards.

• DO NOT operate the freezer in the presence of explosive fumes.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and also destroy ﬁ nishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

Deﬁ 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.

DANGER

Installation Checklist

Doors

 Handles are secure and tight  Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides  Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

 Freezer is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4”

(6mm) front-to-back  Kick plate is properly attached to freezer  Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 House power turned on  Freezer plugged in

Ice Maker

 House water supply connected to freezer  No water leaks present at all connections -

recheck in 24 hours  Ice maker is turned ON  Front ﬁ lter must be ﬂ ush with ﬁ lter housing

(select models)

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.

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed  Freezer temperatures set  Registration card sent in

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Child Safety

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

Proper Disposal of your Freezer

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned freezers or freezers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old freezer or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers

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 freezer.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator/ freezer:

• Remove doors.

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

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualiﬁ ed service technician.

WARNING

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

Electrical Information

• The freezer must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. 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. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualiﬁ ed electrician. Avoid connecting freezer to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or

adapter plug.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk.

• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug ﬁ rmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

• Unplug the freezer before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the freezer with insufﬁ cient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty.

• Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally.

IMPORTANT

To disconnect power to the unit, unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies power to the unit to the off position.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

Understanding Features and Terms

Your Frigidaire freezer is designed for optimal convenience and storage ﬂ exibility. The illustration below is provided to

assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology.

NOTE



Features may vary according to model.

Two Liter

Adjustable Door

Bins

Ice Maker

Ice Bin

Pro-Select™

Electronic

Control

Pure

Advantage®

Air Filter

Air

Bafﬂ e

Upper Level

Lighting

SpaceWise™

Adjustable

Glass Shelves

Upper

Freezer

Basket

Full Width

Door Bins

Adjustable

Bottom Hinge

Kick

Plate

Mid Level

Lighting

Lower

Freezer

Basket

Light

Switch

Freezer

3/8”

(10mm)

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the freezer, follow these important ﬁ rst steps.

Location

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• If possible, place the freezer out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources.

• The freezer must be installed on a ﬂ oor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer.

• Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker. If you do not hook up water to the freezer, remember to turn the ice maker off.

CAUTION

Installation

Installation clearances:

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides - 3/8 inch Top and Back - 1 inch

• Allow for trim kit if it to be installed with the unit.

NOTE



If your freezer is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

DO NOT install the freezer where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the freezer.

DO NOT block the kick plate on the lower front of your freezer. Sufﬁ cient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your freezer.

NOTE



The exterior walls of the freezer may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside. Temperatures as much as 30ºF warmer than room temperature can be expected.

DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Door Handle Mounting Instructions

1. Remove handle from carton and any other protective packaging.

2. Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the outside of door if a single unit installation or the freezer door (if installing the matching freezer)

3. While holding handle ﬁ rmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install freezer handle (if installing the matching freezer). Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door.

NOTE



All set screws should be tightened and sub-ﬂ ush (Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap. The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer door with no gaps.

Single Unit Installation

Kick Plate Removal

To remove the kick plate, use a Phillips head screwdriver and remove the two screws holding the kick plate to the cabinet. Then pull the kick plate away from the unit.

Leveling

• The freezer must have all bottom corners resting ﬁ rmly on a solid ﬂ oor.

• The ﬂ oor 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 may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost or moisture problems.

Leveling instructions continued on next page.

Matching Freezer and Freezer Door Handle

Installation

Remove Screws

Kick Plate Removal

LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS

To Level The Freezer:

While unit is lying on its back for wood skid removal, note the location of the four (4) leg levelers installed at each corner. These leg levelers will be used to level the freezer and to adjust the height. Use a carpenter’s level to level the freezer from front to back and side to side.

NOTE



Make sure to allow for the Trim and Leveling Kit if it is to be installed with the unit.

• Slide second unit into place leaving a minimum gap of 3/16” between units for door swing clearance.

• This last step may require at least one extraction of the second unit to properly align units in a “built-in” application.

Leveling Door with Adjustable Hinge

Use the lower hinge adjustment to ﬁ ne tune the door height and for ﬁ nal cabinet spacing. Use a 7/16” socket or wrench to adjust the screw at the bottom of the lower hinge.

Adjusting Doors For Matching Tall Refrigerator / Tall Freezer Pair

The doors may also be adjusted side to side with the slotted hinge for aligning the doors parallel to each other. Loosen the two bolts with a 3/8” wrench and one screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Shift the doors until parallel, then retighten the screws securely. (See illustration below.)

Lower Hinge Adjustment For Leveling The Doors Of The Matching Tall Refrigerator / Tall Freezer Pair

Level Front to Back

& Side to Side

Leveling Instructions For Matching Tall Freezer / Tall Freezer Pair:

• Level door of ﬁ rst unit using all four levelers and slide unit into place. Recheck for levelness and adjust if necessary.

• Measure distance from ﬂ oor to bottom of door on ﬁ rst unit. Adjust and level second unit so door height matches.

• Leg Level Adjustments:

• One full turn of all four leg levelers will raise door 5/32”.

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):

1. If the freezer door is lower than the freezer door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch socket wrench. (See illustration below.)

2. If the freezer door is lower than the freezer door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch socket wrench. (See illustration below.)

Slotted Hinge

Adjustment

3/8” Bolts

Screw

Freezer

Refrigerator

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