All about the Use & Care of your Freezer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions.......................2 Storing Food and Saving Energy...................7 Installation.................................................4 Care and Cleaning.......................................8 Controls and Settings..................................5 Troubleshooting........................................10 Storage Features.........................................6 Warranty........................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this unit. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to 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 INSTRUCTIONS • An empty, discarded appliance is a very dangerous attraction to children. • Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is being discarded. Proper Disposal of Your Appliance Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the unit, follow these important first steps. Location Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. For the most efficient operation, the appliance should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect operation.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Cool Down Period • For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the appliance 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 appliance until the unit has operated for 4 hours. • When loading the unit, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time.
STORAGE FEATURES Defrost Drain The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and cleaning. See “Defrosting” in CARE AND CLEANING section. Power On Light The Power On Light indicates that the appliance 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 "Appliance does not run" in the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY • The appliance 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 appliance 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.
CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. Unscrew the drain plug inside the unit, and unscrew the outside defrost drain plug. Place a shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting and cleaning are completed. Between Defrostings To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
CARE AND CLEANING Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than 3 weeks. Long Vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary. Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove food, defrost, and then clean the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Appliance is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. • Temperature Control is in the OFF position. • Appliance may not be plugged in or plug may be loose. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage • Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. • See CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Control section. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. Interior temperature is too cold.
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.
