FREEZER use & care Introduction........................................................2 Controls and Settings...................................10 Important Safety Information.....................3 Care and Cleaning.......................................... 11 Features...............................................................6 Power/Freezer Failure.................................. 12 Installation..........................................................7 Troubleshooting ......................
INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Please read all instructions before using this appliance. Safety Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert of potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation. Safety Instructions • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5 Electrical Information Other Precautions 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 freezer is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards.
FEATURES C D E F B A B G A Defrost Drain Plug The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and cleaning. See “Defrosting” in CARE AND CLEANING. B Leveling Legs (Left - Front & Rear) See “Leveling” in INSTALLATION. C Power-On Light The green 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 “LIGHT IS NOT ON” in TROUBLESHOOTING.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Manual provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the unit, follow these important first steps. 7 clockwise to retract the legs and counterclockwise to extend the legs. Ensure the floor is strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. Location Choose a location with a grounded electrical outlet – avoid using any Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ( GFCI) outlets.
INSTALLATION CAUTION WARNING Two or more people are required to rotate and tilt the freezer on its back, allowing accessibility to all sides. To install the casters: 1. Move freezer to a work area that provides sufficient clearance on all 4 sides to allow easy handling and access to the freezer. 2. Cover the floor area behind the freezer with a protective material to prevent damage while it is resting on its back during the caster installation. 3.
SAVING ENERGY 9 • 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. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the unit. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. 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 freezer.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Cool Down Period Temperature Control For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. The unit will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen may be placed in the unit after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into the freezer until the unit has operated for 4 hours. The temperature control is located on the right outside wall.
CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. 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. CAUTION Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical hazard) from power source when cleaning or defrosting unit.
POWER/FREEZER FAILURE NOTE Do not open freezer lid unnecessarily if unit is off for several hours. 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 7 or 8 pounds of dry ice into the appliance 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1-800-374-4432 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) 13 Visit our web site at 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. Concern Potential Cause Common Solution FREEZER OPERATION Freezer does not run. Freezer runs too much or too long. • Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt.
TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution FREEZER TEMPERATURES Interior temperature is too cold. • The temperature is set too cold. • Turn temperature control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Interior temperature is too warm. • Temperature Control is set too warm. • Turn temperature control knob to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Lid is kept open too long or is opened too frequently.
TROUBLESHOOTING 15 Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Vibrating or rattling noise. • Freezer is not level. It • Level the unit. Refer to ”Leveling” rocks on the floor when in the INSTALLATION section. it is moved slightly. • Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on floor when it is moved slightly. • Ensure floor can adequately support the freezer. Use leveling legs to level the freezer. • Freezer is touching the wall. • Re-level or move the freezer slightly.
LIMITED WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux 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. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
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