CROSLEY TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration .......................................... 2 Optuonal Energy-Saving Tups........................................... 2 Care and Cleamng .............................................. [mportant 2 Power!Freezer 4 Before You Call ................................................. 12 Major Appliance Warranty ................................. 15 o> Safety Znstructuons .............................. Rrst Steps .........................................
located inthecoolest area oftheroom, away from heat-producing appliances orheating ducts, and out ofdirect sunlight. o The appliance should Lethot foods cool tobe room temperature before placing intheunit.Overloading theappliance forces thecompressor torunlonger. 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 unit. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the unit.
CAUTION indicates a potentially Proper Disposal of your Appliance hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in .................................................................................................. Risk of child e.trapme.t Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Electrical Information These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this appliance 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 your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle, protected with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Theexterior walls oftheappliance maybecome quite warm asthecompressor works totransfer heat fromtheinside. Temperatures asmuch as30°F warmer thanroom temperature can beexpected. Forthisreason itisparticularly _mportant inhotter climates toallow enough space foraircirculation around yourunit. Leveling The appliance must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded unit.
3. Slide the shelf grommet into the grommet already in the freezer wall until it is flush. Door Removal if door must be removed, unplug the unit, 1. Gently lay appliance on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove bottom hinge screws. 4. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 5. Remove screws from top hinge. Place the basket on a firm, fiat surface. 6. Remove top hinge from cabinet.
range oftemperatures foryourpersonal satisfaction. Toadjust thetemperature setting, turnthe temperature control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. Allow several hours forthe temperature tostabilize between adjustments. Electronic Temperature (some upright frost-free __\ iii! i !i!!i il; ii ii ii ii ii ii i! ii i Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.
Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.
Slide-Aside Basket (some chest models) This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer, slide the basket aside or lift out. Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally. Between Defrosting To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion.
Figure 4 Figure 1 • On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A 1/2" garden hose adapter can be used to 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 so water does not overflow.
If leaving thedoor open while onvacation, make certain thatchildren cannot getintothe unitandbecome entrapped. If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice," "Dairies," or "Ice Cream Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.
I (United States) J 1-800-944-9044 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at J www.frigidaire.com. Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. PROBLEH APPLIANCE [ CAUSE T CORRECTION OPERATION Appliance does not run. * Appliance is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. Use another circuit.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Externaltern- The external walls Can be as perature is . much as 30OF warmer than too wamm. room temperature. SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels when appliance is on. ' I • Longer sound levels when compressor comes This is normal while the compressor works t0 transfer heat from inside the cabinet. " Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require a high efficiency compressor.
PROBLEH I CAUSE _ CORRECTION ODOR IN APPUANCE Odor in appliance I o Interior needs to be cleaned, io , 0 Foods with strong odors are in the app lance. DOOR/UD Clean interio r with sponge, warm water, and baking sodai l0 Cover the food tightly. PROBLEHS Door will not close, I e Appliance is not level: It rocks on the floor when it is I 0 This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door. Refer to :moved slightly. F!oor is uneven or weak.
Your appliance is covered purchase,Electrolux by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of repairingor replacingany parts of this appliancethat prove workmanshipwhen such applianceis installed,used and maintained in will pay all costs for to be defective in materials or accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
