CROSLEY Freezer Product Registration Important ............................. Safety Instructions ............... 2 First Steps ........................................... 2-3 Energy Saving 3=4 Setting the Temperature Freezer Optional Ideas .......................... Care and Cleaning Control .......... 4 Features ................. 4=6 .............................. Power Failure/ Freezer Failure .......................................
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 unit or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings. The information contained in this Use and Care 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 freezer.
ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly. Refer to the serialplate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the appiiance is equipped with a three prong plug for your protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly groundedthree prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp timedelay fuse or circuit breaker.
DOOR REMOVAL (NON-ELECTRONIC MODELS) If door must be removed: Plastic Leveling Feet 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. 3. Remove bottom hinge screws. 4. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 5. Remove screws from top hinge. 6. Remove top hinge from cabinet. 7. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet. 8. To replace door, reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage. I Crating Screw \\\\\ /
TEMPERATURE CONTROL Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and Some Upright Models) The electromechanical temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the left exterior wall on chest models (see figure 1). 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.
TILT=OUT SHELF NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features, and their use and care. SECURITY LOCK WiTH POP-OUT KEY This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food is secure. 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.
SHELF BOOKEND (SOME Glass Shelf Bookend UPRIGHT MODELS) Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your freezer. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. c Wire Shelf Bookend Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your freezer. To adjust location,simply unsnap the bookend from the wire shelf and snap into the next desired location. Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces.
ToDefrost Chest Models with Defrost Drain: Place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (if equipped) beneath the drain outlet. Pull out the outside drain plug (see figure 2). A Y2inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into afloor drain (see 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 (see figure 4). Defrost water will drain out.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. GUIDE PROBLEM FREEZER CAUSE CORRECTION DOES NOT RUN Freezer does not run. e e e e e Freezer runs too much or too e Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. Temperature control is in the OFF position. Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose.
[ PROBLEM SOUND AND NOISE CAUSE _ CORRECTION (Cont.) Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. ,, Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. ,, This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run. Bubbling or gurgling like water boiling, ,, Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. ,, This is normal. Vibrating or rattling sound, noise. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST Moisture forms on inside freezer wails.
Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Crosley will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
