OWNER'S GUIDE Freezer mFRI IDAIRE P/N216768600 (0009)
Product Registration The information contained in this Owner's Guide will instructyou on howto properly operate and care for your product, Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No.
Important Safety Instructions Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator/Freezer Riskof child entrap-ment 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, BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER: • Remove doors, Read all instructions before using this f
First Steps Before starting AIR SPACE the freezer, follow these important first steps: Installation • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended. • AtlowspacearoundtheunitYorgoodaircircutation.
Setting the Temperature Cool Down Period • For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely, The freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours, Control • When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at onetime.
Freezer Optional Features (continued) Power Defrost The Power Defrost feature will defrost freezer in a fraction of the time usually required, To defrost, remove all food, and follow these steps, 1. Pull out Power Defrost Plunger, Leave door open while defrosting, (Closing freezer door will push in plunger and power defrost will be turned off,) 2. Push Power Defrost Plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting is completed.
Care and Cleaning Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally, cold metal surfaces, Do not touch stick interior Damp objects to 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. Defrosting It is importantto defrost and clean freezer whet] V4to Y2inch of frost has accumulated.
Power Failure/ Freezer Failure Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer 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 seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours, Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry lce," "Dairies," or r'lce Cream Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.
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.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION SOUND AND NOISE Icont'd ! Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system, This is normal Vibrating Freezer is not level It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, "Leveling" in the First Steps Section, or rattling noise.
FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER WARRANTY (USAOnly) Your Frigidaire product is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from purchase date. LIMITED 2ND - 5TH YEARWARRANTV (Sealed System) Second through flora original date. LIMITED 6TH - IOTH YEARWARRANTY (Compressor only) FRIGIDAIRE,THROUGHITSAUTHORIZED SERVICERS,WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Pay ail costs for repairing or replacing any paris of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Service Information Canada Only in To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before calling for service, Common occurrences and their solutions can be found in the Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instructions in this manual. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for service. Insist on factory service by an authorized FRbGbDAIRE PARTSAND SERVICE depot.
FREEZER WARRANTY in Canada WARRANTOR: For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot, or: Frigidaire Home Products of Canada 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, E5T 1K6 FRIGIDAIRE PARTS 7075 Ordan Drive Ontario AND SERVICE Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1 K6 Tel: Fax: WARRANTY (905) 565 9200 (905) 565 0937 PERIOD: WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT: For the first year after purchase by the odginal consumer/owner: Pay cost
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