Gibson GFU21M6AW4, GFU21M6AW3, GFU21M6AW2, GFU21M3AW3, GFU21M3AW1 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 3

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

Setting

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

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

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

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

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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Product Registration

Theinformation contained in this Owner'sGuide will instruct you on howto properly operate and careforyour product, Pleaseread 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,

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ThisOwner's Guide provides operating instructions for your model. Useyour freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide,

Energy Saving Ideas

Model No.

Serial No.

Theself-addressed PRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD (shown left) should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products,

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, Foodsthat 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 asmany items as needed at one time, and close door assoon aspossible,

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 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:

*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.

Grounding type wall

not under

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.

• Achild 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,

• Removeand discard any spacersusedto secure the shelvesduring 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 appliance power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. Itmust 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 isnot 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,

Power supply cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

Other Precautions

• Never unplug freezer by pulling on power cord, Always grip plug firmly, and pull straight out from receptacle,

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

First Steps

3" AIR SPACE

Installation

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps: 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.

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

Leveling

Thefreezer must haveall bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor, The floor must be strong enough to support afully loaded freezer, NOTE: It is VERYIMPORTANTfor your freezer to be level in order to function properly, Ifthe freezer isnot 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 infront, 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.

DISCARD THE (4) CRATING

SCREWS AND (2) WOOD BASES

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

SCREWS

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UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR ADJUSTMENTS

Upright FreezerDoor 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.

If!_[=f_'_lJld(H _I Toallow door to

closeandsealproperly, DO NOT let foodpackagesextendpastthefront

ofshelves,

Shelf Front

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. Foodsthat are already frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should NOTbe 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 islocated 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 temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature isdesired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLD- ESTand allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Freezer Optional Features

RAPID

OFF ON TEMP. ALARM

ALARM

FREEZE

OFF

NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.

Rapid Freeze

Rapidfreeze allows you t o lower your freezer's temperature t o the lowest possible

temperature bypushing the switch to ON. Formaximum benefit, rapid freeze should

be selected 24 hours before placing a large quantity of unfrozen food into the

freezer. Food should then be spread throughout the freezer compartment to speed

up the freezing process. Rapid freeze must be manually turned off bypushing the

switch to OFF.(This will return the compressor to the normal operating mode.)

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 risesto a levelunsafe for long-term storage, the buzzer will sound. Thered light will alsoglow on models soequipped. TheTemp Alarm feature operates on household electricity. If power fails, the alarm will not perform. An ON/ OFFswitch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. Thefreezer

isshipped with Temp Alarm inthe OFFposition. After freezer hasrun approximately 4 hours, the red light, if equipped, will go off. Then you may activate the Temp Alarm without the alarm sounding.

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TempAlarm - Upright Freezers

To activate the Temp Alarm, pressthe eraser end of a pencil, or a freezer key into the hole marked ON, moving the rocker switch. To deactivate the Temp Alarm,

press the OFFswitch.

If the alarm sounds, be sure freezer is properly leveled, and the door closes freely, and sealsproperly, Ifyou suspect atechnical malfunction, callan authorized servicer

immediately,

Slide-Out Basket (upright models)

The Slide-Out Basket, located at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove basket, pull out, and lift up.

Freezer Optional Features (continued)

Juice Can Rack (upright models)

The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door isspecially ridged to store juice cans and

prevent them from rolling out of the shelf.

PLUNGER

Power Defrost Plun( ;r - Chest Freezers

Power Defrost - Upright Freezers

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food issecure. To lock or

unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock

after it has been turned.

Interior Light

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bul b, turn the temperature control to OFFand unplug the electrical cord. Replacethe old

bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.

AdJustable Shelf (upright models)

This shelf can be moved to one of two positions. Lift the shelf up and out to move to the desired position.

Power Defrost

The Power Defrost feature will defrost freezer in a fraction of the time usually required, To defrost, remove all food, and follow these steps,

1, Pull out Power Defrost Plunger, Leavedoor open while defrosting, (Closing

freezer door will push in plunger and power defrost will be turned off,)

2, Push Power Defrost Plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting iscompleted,

Defrost Drain

The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and cleaning. See "Defrosting" in Care and Cleaning Section.

Slide-Aside Basket (chest models)

This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer, slide the basket aside or lift out.

Slide-Aside Basket

Tilt-Out Shelf

Care and Cleaning

Damp objects stick to

cold metal surfaces. Donot touch interior

metal surfaceswith wet or damp hands.

Divider/Drain Pan (chest models)

The Divider/Drain Pandoubles asaconvenient storage area and servesasa shallow drain pan when defrosting. To remove, lift pan straight up out of the supports, and

out of the chest.

Fast Freezing Shelves (upright models)

These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly and allow cold air to constantly circulate throughout the freezer. Do not usesharp metal objects such as

icepicks or scrapers to clean the shelves.This could damage the shelvesand reduce

their cooling ability. These shelves are not adjustable.

Tilt-Out Shelf

Thisshelf islocated inside ont hefreezer door and provides additional storage space. To accessand item, tilt top or "basket" shelf down.

Drop Front Shelf (Upright Models)

The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate compartment for small irregular shaped items or large, bulky items. Lift the shelf

front up and out to remove.

Some upright freezers arefrost-free anddefrost automatically, but should be cleaned

occasionally. Beforecleaning or defrosting, unplug the power cord from the electrical

outlet.

Between Defrostings

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.

Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.

Care and Cleaning

(continued)

Fi ure 1

DEFROST

DRAIN PLUG Figure 2

PAN

Defrosting

It is important to defrost and clean freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has

accumulated. Frost may tend to accumulate faster on upper part of freezer due to

warm, moist air entering freezer when door is opened. Remove food and leave

door open when defrosting freezer.

• On upright modelswith adefrost drain (Figure1),remove drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. To accessexternal drain tube on models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the

drain tube near the left center under the freezer. Placea shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally sowater does not overflow. A 1/2 inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain. If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. Replacethe drain plug when defrosting and

cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer.

• On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain

Pan(some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure2).A onehalf inch garden hose

adapter can be usedto drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (Figure 3).If your

model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware

stores. Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost

drain plug (Figure 4). Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally sowater does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.

• On models without adefrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer

bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or newspapers.

• Ifthe frost issoft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. Ifthe frost isglazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close the freezer door. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if

necessary,

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, wash insidesurfacesof the freezer with asolution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1,136 litres) warm water, Rinseand dry, Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts,

Wash the removable parts and door basket with the baking sodasolution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water, Rinse and dry, Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface, Do

not wash removable parts in a dishwasher,

DRAIN PLUG

Figure 3

DRAIN _'_

PLUG

Figure 4

Cleaning the Outside

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinsewell and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Replaceparts and food.

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