Gibson CFU09M2HW1 Owner's Manual

P/N 216616300 (9902)

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. ___________________________________________________

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown left) should be filled in
completely, signed and returned to Frigidaire.

Contents

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

Energy Saving Ideas

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

• The freezer should be installed in 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 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.

© 1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

All rights reserved.

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Important Safety
Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

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 or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other
warnings.

Risk of child entrap­ment. 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.

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.

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 appliance power

cord 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 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 freezer by pulling on power cord. Always grip plug firmly, and pull
straight out from receptacle.

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

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First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

3"

3"

Installation

3" AIR SPACE

3"

1"

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
installation, 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, 1/2 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

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 insure 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.

Door Adjustment

If door gasket does not seal, adjust screw on bottom edge of door:

• If door does not seal on top, see Figure A

below.

• If door does not seal on bottom, see

Figure B.

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