Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) MFC13M0BW5 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S GUIDE

Freezer

mFRI IDAIRE

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Theinformation contained inthis Owner's Guide will instructyou on howto properly
operate and carefor your product, Pleaseread through the information contained in
your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

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

Model No.

Serial No.

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Contents

This Owner's Guide provides operating

instructions for your model. Use your
freezer only asinstructed in this Owner's
Guide.

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• 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,

• Lethot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer. Overloading
the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foodsthat freeze too slowly may

losequality or spoil,

• Besureto wrap foods properly andwipe containers dry before ptacing them inthe
freezer, This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.

• Freezershelves and baskets should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper,
or paper toweling, Linersinterfere with cold aircirculation, making the freezer less

efficient,

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

Product Registration
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Energy Saving Ideas
Important Safety Instructions
First Steps
Setting the Temperature Control
Freezer Optional Features
Care and Cleaning

Power Failure/Freezer Failure
Avoid Service Checklist
U.S,Warranty

Canada Service Information
Canada Warranty

_:2000 White Consolidated Industries,Inc

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Important Safety

Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

Riskof 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 afew 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 usean extension
cord or an adapter plug, Do not remove

any prong from power cord.

Gmundingtype
wall

receptacTDoil= notunder

any circumstances
cut, remove,

or bypass

the grounding pron_

_from thisplug. i

Power supply
cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

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. Readproduct labels for flammability and other warnings,

Child Safety

Destroycarton, plasticbags, andanyexterior wrapping material immediately after
the freezer is unpacked. Children should never usethese 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 three-
prong receptacle, protected with a15amp 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 NOTRECOMMENDED, 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. Suchdamage

isnot covered under the warranty, Ifyou suspect your household voltage is high

or low, consult your power company for testing,

• Topreventthe 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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• Neverunplug the freezer bypulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle,

• TurningthecontrottoOFFturnsoffthecompressor, butdoesnot disconnectpower
to other electrical components.

Other Precautions

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First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

AIR SPACE

Installation

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 recom-
mended.

• AtlowspacearoundtheunitYorgoodaircircutation. Leavea 3 inch (75 mm)space
on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

Leveling

Thefreezer must haveall bottom corners resting firmly on asolid floor. Thefloor must
be strong enough to support afully loaded freezer. NOTE: It isVERYIMPORTANTfor
your freezer to be level in order to function properly. If the freezer isnot leveleddu ring
installatioin, the door may be misafigned and not close or seal properly, causing
cooling, frost, or moisture problems.

To Level Upright Unit:

After discarding crating screws and wood base, usea carpenter's level to levelthe
freezer from fronbto-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, _f2bubble 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,

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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.

Donot userazor bladesor other sharp instruments, which canscratch 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.

Unpackingand Levelhqg- Upright Freezers

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HINGE _ _

TOP _C

i HINGE COVER

Upright Freezer Door Removal

F_I_! Toallow doorto

closeand seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages eetend paetthe from
of shelves,

Shelf Front

Upright Freezer Door Removal

If door must be removed:

1. Lift up plastic hinge cover and fold back.

2. Usea Phillips,) screwdriver to loosen and retighten the screws on the top hinge to
ensure that asecure assembly and prevent hinge slippage.

3. Remove the top hinge from cabinet and lift door off the lower hinge pin.

4. After door isremoved, remove the two screws from the bottom hinge.

5. To replace door, reverse above order.

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Setting the
Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

• Forsafe 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 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
spaceat onetime. Distribute packagesto befrozen evenlythroughoutthe 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, Thetemperature 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

Temp Alarm and Power Defrost

Upright Freezers

TempAlarm SwitchLocation-

SomeChest 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 fight glows even when the temperature control isturnedtoOFF, Ifthe
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, tf the
temperature of the food risesto a level unsafefor long-term storage, the buzzer will
sound, Thered light will alsoglow on models so equipped, The Temp 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 has run approximately
4 hours, the red light, if equipped, will go off. Thenyou may activatethe Temp Alarm

without the alarm sounding,

Pressthe ONswitch to activate the Temp Alarm, To deactivate, pressthe OFFswitch.

Ifthe alarm sounds, besure freezer isproperly leveled, and the door closesfreely, 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 acddently 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. Foodshould then be spread throughout freezer compartment to speed up
the freezing process, To turn off Power Freeze, manually push the switch to OFF.

(Thiswill return compressor to the normal operating mode.)

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