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Use & Care Manual
Convertible Freezer/Refrigerator
(with Low Temperature Freeze Protection)
Product Registration 2
Energy Saving Ideas
2
Important Safety Instructions
2-3
First Steps
3-4
Setting
the Temperature Control
4
4-5
Freezer Optional Features
5
Care and Cleaning
Power Failure/Freezer Failure 6
Avoid Service Checklist 7-8
Warranty 9
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
P/N 297245000 (Mar 2008)
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• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the Product Registration freezer. Overloading the freezer 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 freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer. • Freezer shelves and baskets should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation,
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3" AIR SPACE Electrical Information These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly. 3" Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not 3" 3" use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong 1" from power cord. Installation Leveling The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded • Refer to the serial plate for correct electri
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Door Removal (Upright Models) Pushing the switch to the "F" position will engage the freezer • Unplug the unit control on the left and pushing the switch to the "R" position will • Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. engage the refrigerator control on the right side. Positioning the • Remove two base screws and base panel. switch in the middle position will disengage both freezer and • Remove the bottom hinge screws. refrigerator controls and disable all cooling functions. The l
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Adjustable Interior Shelves Humidity Control (some models) Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any The Humidity Control, present on some models with crisper position for larger or smaller packages. The shipping spacers drawers, allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper. that stabilize the shelves for shipping may be removed and This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in discarded. high humidity. NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Leafy vegetables keep
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Power Failure / Freezer Failure Risk of Child Entrapment If leaving the freezer door/lid open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped. DO NOT open freezer door/lid unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: • Leave the freezer operating during periods of non-use of less than three (3) weeks. Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months: • Remove all food and unplug th
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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes AVOID SERVICE common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this CHECKLIST appliance. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM FREEZER DOES NOT RUN. 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. * Temperature control is in the
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Bubbling or gurgling soun Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) This is normal. * * is circulating throughout the Vibrating or rattling noise. Freezer is not level. It rocks on Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims * * the floor when it is moved under part of the freezer. Floor is uneven or weak. Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level * * the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. Freezer is touch
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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. Products with original serial numbers that have been remo
