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OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

Model No.

Serial No.

Keep these numbers for future reference.

iMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes

the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your

best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

Contents

2 important Safety instructions

3 First Steps

4 Setting the Temperature Control

5 Freezer Optional Features

6=7 Care and Cleaning

7 Power Failure/Freezer Failure

7 Energy Saving ideas

8=9 Avoid Service Checklist

10 Warranty

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use

the freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide.

Versi6n en espahol

si desea obtener una copia en espa_ol de este Manual del Usuario, sfrvase escribir la

direcci6n que se incluye a continuaci6n. Solicite la P/N 297122200.

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Electrolux Home Products, inc.

P. O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

FREEZER

Product and feature specifications as described or illustra tedare subject to change without notice.

P/N 297122100 (0606)

Summary of content (10 pages)

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OWNER'SGUIDE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. Keep these numbers for future reference. iMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
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Read all instructions important Safety instructions before using this freezer. For Your Safety Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator/Freezer Risk of child entrapment. 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 a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
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Before FirstSteps starting the freezer, follow these important first steps: installation 3" • Choose a place that is neara grounded electrical outlet. • Forthe most efficient operation, the freezershould be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOTaffect freezer operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended. • Allow space around the unit for good ah"circulation.
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Setting the Temperature Control Cool Down Period • For safe food storage, allow four (4) hours for freezer freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. may be placed should NOT • When loading freezer space freezer. food. in the freezer be loaded after the first few into the freezer to cool down completely. The Foods that are already frozen hours until freezer of operation. has operated freezer, freeze only three (3) pounds of fresh at one time.
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Freezer Optional Features NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed beJow. Become famiJiar with these features, and their use and care. Power On Light The Power On Light indicates that the freezer Jsproperly connected to electrical power. The light glows even when the temperature control is turned to OFF. If the light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist.
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Care and Cleaning 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. Before cleaning or defrosting, unplug the powercord from the electrical outlet. 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.
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Care and Cleaning (continued) r!,v_v/;1_.lOll_[t,! if leaving the freezer door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped. Cleaning the inside After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
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Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. SOLUTION FREEZER DOES NOTRUN Check to be sure freezer is not plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt. are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. Temperature control is in the OFF position.
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SOLUTION OCCURRENCE SOUND AND NOISE (cont'd) Bubbling boiling. or gurgling Vibrating or rattling sound, like water noise. Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. This is normal. Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. "Leveling" in the First Steps Section. Level the unit. Refer to FIoorisuneven orweak. Freezer rockson the floorwhen it is moved slightly. Besurefloorcan adequately support freezer.
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Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions date of any parts of this appliance that prove to is installed, used and maintained in This warranty does not cover the following: 1.