Gibson GFU21M6AW7, GFU21M6AW6, GFU21M3AW6, GFU20F5AW7, GFU20F5AW6 Owner’s Manual

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

Energy Saving Ideas ................. 2

important Safety instructions ....... 3

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

Setting

the Temperature Control ............. 5

Freezer Optional Features ....... 5 - 6

Care and Cleaning ................ 6 - 7

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Power Failure/Freezer Failure ....... 8

Avoid Service Checklist ........ 9 - 10

Warranty ......................... 11 - 12

P/N 216960400A (March 2004)

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 Mode_ and Seria_ 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.

This Owner's Guide provides operating instructions for your model.

Use your freezer only as instructed inthis Owner's Guide.

Energy Saving mdeas

• 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 hotfoods cool toroom temperature before placing in thefreezer. 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.

mmportant Safety nstructions

Proper Disposa_ of Your

RefrigeratorlFreezer

[!_W/:1;t#ll#[Cl Risk of child entrap-merit.

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 THROWAWAYYOUR OLD REFR{GERATOPJFREF_ZER:

Remove door/lid.

Leave shelves in place so children

may not easily

climb inside,

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or anadapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from power cord.

Grounding type

wall receptac_

Do not under any circumstances | cut, remove, | or bypass i the grounding prong

from this plug. j

Power supply

cord with 3-prong grounding plug

Read aH instructions before using this freezer.

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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.

For Your Safety

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 crawmsinto afreezer 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.

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

Refer to the serial plate for correct electricam rating. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. Itmustbepluggeddirectlyintoitsownpropedygroundedthree= prong receptacie, protected with a 15amp time delayfuse 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 notcovered under the warranty. Ifyou 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.

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• To defrost freezer, always unplug unitfirst.

• 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.

E_ectrical information

Other Precautions

First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

3" AIR SPACE

Installation

CRATING SCREW

DISCARD [HE (4) CRA_ING

gCR£WS AND (2) WOOD BASES

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Unpacking and Leveling o Upright Freezers

close and seaU properly, DO NOT let food packages ex_ena past the front

of shelves,

Shelf Front

Installation

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

• 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.

• Aflowspacearoundtheun/tforgoodaircirculation. Leavea3inch(75mm)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. Ifthe freezer isnot leveled during installatioin, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal

properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. To Level Upright UnBt: After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the freezer from frontztozback. Adjust the plastic leveling feet infront, 1½bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left halfl_ay 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 exteriorwith 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.

DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS)

door must be removed, (UNPLUG THE UNIT.)

Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket,

Remove two base screws and base panel,

Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet,

(Figure 1)

Unplug connector, if required, by holding the

cabinet connector in place, and pulling door

connector out, (Figure 1)

Remove bottom hinge screws, (Figure 1)

Remove plastic top hinge cover,

Remove screws from top hinge,

Remove top hinge from cabinet,

Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet,

To replace door, reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to

Bsse

Panel Screws

Hinge Screws

Door Co_nector

LiD REMOVAL (CHEST MODELS) See Instructions on Hinge label, (UNPLUG THE UNIT,)

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