Use & Care Manual Freezer Product Registration 2 Energy Saving Ideas 2 Important Safety Instructions 3-4 First Steps Setting the Temperature Control 4 Freezer Optional Features 5-6 Care and Cleaning 6-7 Power Failure/Freezer Failure Avoid Service Checklist Warranty READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 7 7-8 9 P/N 297080400 (Jan 2006)
Product Registration The information contained in this Owner's 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 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 continued Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from power cord. Electrical Information 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 appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
First Steps continued DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS) If door must be removed, (UNPLUG THE UNIT.) 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base Base Panel panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet. (Figure 1) 3. Unplug connector, if required, by holding the cabinet connector in place, and pulling door connector out. (Figure 1) 4. Remove bottom hinge screws. (Figure 1) 5. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 6. Remove screws from top hinge. 7.
Freezer Optional Features NO TE NOTE Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features, and their use and care. Power On Light The 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 "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist.
Freezer Optional Features (continued) Slide-Aside Basket (chest models) This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer, slide the basket aside or lift out. Divider/Drain Pan (chest models) The Divider/Drain Pan doubles as a convenient storage area and serves as a shallow drain pan when defrosting. To remove, lift pan straight up out of the supports, and out of the chest.
Care and Cleaning continued HOSE ADAPTOR DEFROST DRAIN PLUG 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. Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.
Avoid Service Checklist 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 Freezer does not run • Check to ensure that freezer is not plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. • Temperature control is in the OFF position.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION Louder sound levels whenever freezer is ON • Modern freezers have increased storage capabilities and more even temperatures. They require a high efficiency compressor. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. Louder sound levels when compressor comes ON • Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.
Major Appliance Warranty Information 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.