Product Registration.............................. 2 Important Safety Instructions................ 2 First Steps............................................ 2-3 Energy Saving Ideas........................... 3-4 Setting the Temperature Control........... 4 Freezer Optional Features.................. 4-6 Care and Cleaning............................... 7-8 Power Failure/ Freezer Failure........................................ 8 Avoid Service Checklist.................... 9-10 Warranty........................
PRODUCT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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.
WARN ING Electrical Information FIRST STEPS 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: Turn Left To Raise 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. Turn Right To Lower 3. Remove bottom hinge screws. Plastic Leveling Feet 4. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 5. Remove screws from top hinge. Crating Screw 6. Remove top hinge from cabinet. 7. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet. 8.
Temperature Control every five minutes until the freezer temperature is below 23°F. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. 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.
freezer optional features Tilt-Out Shelf (Some Upright Models) NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features, and their use and care. This shelf is located inside on the freezer door and provides additional storage space. To access an item, tilt the top of the “basket” shelf down. Security Lock with Pop-Out Key This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food is secure.
shelf bookend (Some Upright Models) Examples of Chest Divider Configurations: Glass Shelf Bookend Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your freezer. To adjust location, simply slide where desired. care and cleaning Wire Shelf Bookend CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your freezer.
To Defrost Chest Models with Defrost Drain: Drain Tube · 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 ½ inch garden Drain Pan hose adapter can be used Figure 1 to drain the freezer directly into a floor 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 GUIDE PROBLEM 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. CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Freezer does not run. Freezer runs too much or too long. • 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 CAUSE CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. • Metal par ts 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 sound, like water boiling. • Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. • This is normal. Vibrating or rattling noise. • Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.
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.