Gibson GFU2124FWA, GFU2065FWB, GFU2065FWA, GFU1764FWA, GFU1464FWA Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

Model No.

Serial No.

Keep these numbers for future reference.

iMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes

the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your

best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

Contents

2 important Safety instructions
3 First Steps
4 Setting the Temperature Control
5 Freezer Optional Features
6=7 Care and Cleaning

7 Power Failure/Freezer Failure
7 Energy Saving ideas

8=9 Avoid Service Checklist

10 Warranty

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

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Electrolux Home Products, inc.

P. O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

FREEZER

Product and feature specifications as described or illustra tedare subject to change without notice.

P/N 297122100 (0606)

important Safety
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 ifthey
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 YOU R

OLDREFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

*Remove doors.

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of
this orany otherappliance. Read product labels forflammability and otherwamings.

Child Safety

Destroy carton, plastic bags,and any exteriorwrapping material immediatelyafter
the freezer isunpacked. Children should never use these itemsfor play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
Achild might suffocate ifhe crawls into a freezer to hide or play. See Proper
Freezer Disposalleft. Manycommunities havelaws requiring you totakethissafety
precaution.

Removeand discard anyspacers used tosecuretheshelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.

*Leave shelves in

place so children

may not easily

climb inside.

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electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord oran adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from the power cord.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

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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.

= 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 intoitsown properly grounded throe-

prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse orci rcuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installedinaccordance with the local codes and ordinances.

Consult aqualified electrician. Receptacles with Ground Fault Circuit interrupters
(GFCI)are NOTRECOMMENDED. DONOTuse an extension cord or an adapter

plug.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.
Operating thefreezer withinsufficientpower can damage the motor. Such damage

isnot covered under the warranty. Ifyou suspect your household voltage is highor
low, consult your power company for testing.

• To prevent the freezer from being tumed 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 inany manner.

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Other Precautions

• To defrost freezer, always unplug the unit first.

• Never unplug the freezer bypulling onthe power cord. Always gripthe plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• TumingthecontroltoOFFtumsoffthecompressor, butdoesnotdisconnectpower
toother electrical components.

©2006 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

All rights reserved.

FirstSteps

3"

Installation

PLASTIC t EV_ING F[_T

SCREWSAND 121WOOD BASES

Unpackingand Levelin( - Upright Freezers

Base

Base Panel ScrewsPanel

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

installation

• Choose a place that is neara grounded electrical outlet.

• Forthe most efficient operation, the freezershould be located where surround-
ing temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and
below will NOTaffect freezer operation. Additional compressor heaters are not

recommended.

• Allow space around the unit for good ah"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. Check the cabinet with
a level from side to side. After discarding the crating screws and wood base, level

the cabinet.
To Level Upright Unit:

Once leveled, slightly raise adjustment of front feet so the door closes easily when
opened about halfway.

To Level Chest Unit:

If needed, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor.

Cleaning

• Wash any removable parts, the freezerinterior, 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 leftfrom the tape

can be removed with amixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE

SERIAL PLATE,

Hnge Screws

Figure 1

_To allow door to
close and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front
of shelves.

Door Removal (uprightmodels)

If door must be removed to fit through narrow doorways:

1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a throw rug or blanket.

2. Remove base panel (some models) by unscrewing two screws from front of
base panel. (Figure 1)

3. At top of cabinet, remove plastic top hinge cover.

4. Remove screws from top hinge.

5. Remove top hinge from cabinet. Lift door off lower hinge pin.

6. After door is removed, remove the two screws from bottom hinge.

7. To replace door, reverse above order, andsecurely tighten allscrews to prevent
hingeslippage.

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