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Use & Care Guide
Freezer
297155600 (September 2007)
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Finding Information 2 Please read and save this Table of contents guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new Finding Information .................................................2 premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Please Read And Save This Guide ...........................................2 Keep A Record For Quick Reference .......................................2 Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer Questions ......................................................
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Safety 3 Important safety instructions Proper Disposal Of Refrigerators/Freezers WARNING Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: Please read all safety instructions before RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT using your new freezer. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or General Safety freezers are still dangerous - even if they will sit for • Do not store or use gasoline , or other “just a few days”. If you are getti
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Safety 4 Electrical information OTHER PRECAUTIONS WARNING • Ne v er unplug the freez er b y pulling on the You must follow these guidelines to ensure po w er cord. Alw a ys g r ip the plug fir mly and that your freezer’s safety mechanisms are pull straight out from the receptacle. operating correctly. • T ur ning the control to “OFF” tur ns off the compressor but does not disconnect power to • Ref er to the ser ial plate f or correct electr ical the light bulb or other
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Feature Overview 5 Understanding Features And Terms Your Electrolux freezer is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology. 17 CU. FT MODEL 1 LIGHT SHIELD 7 GLASS SHEL VES 2 AIR DIFFUSER 8 FULL A CCESS BASKETS 3 ICE BUCKET 9 BASKET DIVIDERS 4 ICE MAKER 10 ADJUST ABLE DOOR BINS 5 SMALL ITEMS SHELF 11 WIRE TILT OUTS 6 PIZZA SHELF 12 CONT OUR DOOR SHELF Features may vary according to model.
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Feature Overview 6 Understanding Features And Terms Your Electrolux freezer is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology. 21 CU. FT MODEL 1 LIGHT SHIELD 7 GLASS SHEL VES 2 AIR DIFFUSER 8 FULL A CCESS BASKETS 3 ICE BUCKET 9 BASKET DIVIDERS 4 ICE MAKER 10 ADJUST ABLE DOOR BINS 5 SMALL ITEMS SHELF 11 WIRE TILT OUTS 6 PIZZA SHELF 12 CONT OUR DOOR SHELF Features may vary according to model.
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Installation 7 Location This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps. • Choose a place that is near a g rounded electr ical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • F or most efficient oper ation, the freez er should be located where surrounding temper atures will not drop belo w 40°F (5° C) or e xceed 110°F (43°
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Installation 8 bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when Door Removal left halfway open. If door must be removed: Turn • Unplug the unit Left To • Gently la y freez er on its bac k, on a r ug or Raise blanket. • Using a flat-tipped scre wdr iv er , reach underneath the base panel and gently pry Turn loose each retainer tab. Remove base panel. Right To Plastic Lower Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet. Leveling Feet • Unplug connector b y holding the cabinet
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Installation 9 Setting the Temperature Controls Cool Down Period For safe food storage, allow four (4) hours for freezer to cool down completely. The freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Electronic Temperature Control The electronic temperature control is located on the freezer door. Temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. Refer to the SETTING FREEZER CONTROL Quick Reference SETTING FREEZER CONTROL Guide below for more details. SE
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Freezer Features 10 to slide the supporting shelf slightly to the side Interior Light opposite that in which you are removing the tabs in The light comes on automatically when the door order to get a larger gap between the edge of the is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the supporting shelf and the liner wall. temperature control to “OFF” and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of Ne xt, locate the pizza shelf beneath the shelf the same type and wattage.
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Storing Food & Saving Energy 11 • Secure all loose items such as base panel, Ideas for Saving Energy baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. • Locate the freez er in the coolest par t of the - In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an room, out of direct sunlight, and away from upr ight position to pre v ent mo v ement. Also heating ducts or registers . Do not place the protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or freezer next to heat-produ
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Ice Service 12 Ice Service If your freezer has an automatic icemaker, it will IMPORTANT provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. Dur ing the initial star tup of y our freez er , ho w e v er , Your ice maker is shipped with the wire signal arm no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of in the ON position. T o ensure proper function of oper ation. A utomatic ice mak ers are also optional your ice maker, hook up water supply immediately accessories that may be
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Care & Cleaning 13 Protecting your investment Keep your freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean at least twice a y ear . Ne v er use metallic scour ing pads , br ushes , abr asiv e cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on an y surf ace . Do not w ash an y remo v ab le par ts in a dishw asher . Alw a ys unplug the electr ical po w er cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. CAUTION • Pull the freezer straight out to move it. Shifting it from
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Warranty Information 14 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 repair or replace 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. In addition, the cabinet liner and sealed refrigeration system (compressor, condenser, evaporator, dryer or tubi
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Solutions To Common Problems 15 Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes TROUBLESHOOTING common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this GUIDE Freezer. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER OPERATION Freezer does not run. * Freezer is plugged into a circuit that * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, has a ground fault interrupt. have it checked by a certified technician. * Tempe
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Solutions To Common Problems 16 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Bubbling or gurgling sound, * Refrigerant (used to cool Freezer is * This is normal. circulating throughout the system. Vibrating or rattling noise. * Freezer is not level. It rocks on the * Level the Freezer. Refer to "LEVELING" in the floor when it is moved slightly. "FIRST STEPS" section. * Floor is uneven or weak. * Ensure floor can adequately support Freezer. Level the Freezer by putting wood or metal shims u
