Frigidaire Freezer Owner's Manual

P/N 216768600 (0009)

Product Registration

The information contained in this Owner's 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 appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below.

Model No. __________________________________________________ Serial No. ___________________________________________________

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown left) should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products. In Canada, return to Frigidaire Canada.

Contents

This Owner’s Guide provides operating instructions for your model. Use your freezer only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 216768700.

Spanish Owner's Guides Electrolux Home Products P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917

Energy Saving Ideas

2 Product Registration 2 Versión en español 2 Energy Saving Ideas 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 First Steps 5 Setting the Temperature Control 5- 6 Freezer Optional Features 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Power Failure/Freezer Failure 9-10 Avoid Service Checklist 11 U.S. Warranty 12 Canada Service Information 13 Canada Warranty

• 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 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 openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close door as soon as possible.

Important Safety

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

Risk of child 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 a few 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:

•Remove doors.

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

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

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 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 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 is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded threeprong 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 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 can damage the motor. 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 freezer 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.

Other Precautions

• 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

3" AIR SPACE

Installation

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

• For the most efficient operation, 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.

• Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

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. NOTE: It is VERY IMPORTANT for your freezer to be level in order to function properly. If the freezer is not leveled during 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 in front, ½ bubble 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.

• Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the appliance

surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL

PLATE.

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

Upright Freezer Door Removal

If door must be removed:

1. Lift up plastic hinge cover and fold back.

2. Use a Phillips® screwdriver to loosen and retighten the screws on the 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 is removed, remove the two screws from the bottom hinge.

5. To replace door, reverse above order.

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 fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer. It is not necessary to turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing food.

Temperature Control

The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the left outside wall on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. However , the temperatur e control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature is desired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLDEST and allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Freezer Optional Features

Temp Alarm and Power Defrost -

Upright Freezers

Temp Alarm

Temp Alarm Switch Location -

Some Chest Freezers

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 is turned 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 rises to a level unsafe for long-term storage, the buzzer will sound. The red light will also glow on models so equipped. The Temp Alarm feature operates on household electricity. If power fails, the alarm will not perform. An ON/ OFF switch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. The freezer is shipped with Temp Alarm in the OFF position. After freezer has run approximately 4 hours, the red light, if equipped, will go off. Then you may activate the Temp Alarm without the alarm sounding.

Press the ON switch to activate the Temp Alarm. To deactivate, press the OFF switch. If the alarm sounds, be sure freezer is properly leveled, and the door closes freely, 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.

Temp Alarm - Upright Freezers

Power Freeze

Power Freeze allows 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. Food should then be spread throughout freezer compartment to speed up the freezing process. To turn off Power Freeze, manually push the switch to OFF. (This will return compressor to the normal operating mode.)

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