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OWNER'SGUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Record theModel No. andSerialNo. of this freezer inthe space providedbelc%z.
Model No.
SerialNo.
Keep these n_s
for futurereference.
IMPORTANt: Keep a ccpyof }<xlr b ill of sale.Thedatecn thebillestablishesthe
%_gxranty_ericdshouldservicebereguimed.
IfserviceisFeaf_
,itisin!x:urbest
interest tocbtainandkeepallreceipts.
C_t_ts
2
Ir_0ortantSafetylnstruction_
3
First Steps
4
Setting the Temperature Control
4-5
FreezerOptionalFeatures
5-6
Care and Cleaning
7
Po_arFailure/FreezerFailure
7
Energy Saving Ideas
8-9
AvoidServiceChecklist
i0
Warranty in the United States
II
Service Information in Canada
12
Warranty
in Canada
ThisOwner' s Guideprovides specific cperatirr 3instruct icnsfor}<urmsdel.Usethe
freezer cnlyas instructed in thisOwner'sGuide.
Versi6n en espa_ol
Si desea obtener tuna copia en espa_ol de este Manual del Usuar_o, slr_ase escrJbir la
direcci6nque se incluyea ccntirmaci_. Solicite]aPIN216602500.
S_panish Owner 's Guides
Frigidaire HomePrcducts
P. O. Box 9061
Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961
FREEZER
_t
_
featurespeciflcationsas desc_
or illust_atedare subjectto d_tngewithoutnotice.
P/N 216602400 (9712)

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  • Page 1 Versi6n en espa_ol Si desea obtener tuna copia en espa_ol de este Manual del Usuar_o, slr_ase escrJbir la direcci6nque se incluyea ccntirmaci_. Solicite]aPIN216602500. S_panish Owner 's Guides Frigidaire HomePrcducts P. O. Box 9061 Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961 FREEZER featurespeciflcationsas desc_ or illust_atedare subjectto d_tngewithoutnotice.
  • Page 2 Read all instructions before using this freezer. la oor t ant Safety Ir tructions For Your Safety Donotstore oruseggsoline o rotherflanmgble v apors andliquids i nthevicinity o f Proper Disposal of Your tills oranyct herappliance. Readprmc_act labels forflam_abilityand other warrnn2_. Refrigerator/Freezer C_ildSafety _Risk...
  • Page 3 Before starting the freezer, follow these inportant first steps: First Steps Installation g08d0006 • Chcoseaplacet_bmtisnearagrcundedelectrical outlet. • Forthemosteffici_qtq0e2Taticn, t hefreeze_shculdbelccatedwheresurrmtnding te_peratureswillnot _<ceedll0OF (43oC). Ten%ce_raturesof 32OF (0oC) andbelcw will NOT affect freezer operation. Additional _ressor heaters are not recommended. • Allowspaceazrxlndthetnitforgoodaircirc_ulaticn. Leavea3inch (75ram) _ce <11a] i sicles o fthefreezerforadequatecirculation.
  • Page 4: Temperature Control

    Cool Down Period Setting the Forsafefoodstorage, allow4hoursforthefreezer tocooldowncoxpletely. T he Temperature Control freezerwill rmqoant _ ly for thefirst several_rmms. Fccds that are almeg_frmz_ maybeplaced inthefreezer after thefirst fewhours ofoperaticn. [ k_rozen foods dk_Tbe iceded intothefreezer untiithefreezer hasoperated for4hours. When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pot_ids of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer_ce at one tinK.
  • Page 5: Freezeroptional Features

    Slide-Aside Basket (chestmodels) FreezerOptional Thisbaskethelpsorganizeodd-shapeditems.To reachotherpackagesin the Features (continued) freezer, slide t he _ aside orlift cut. g0@i0051 FreezingShelves Fast (uprightmodels) These shelves centain cooling coils to freeze fcods quickly andallow cold air to ccnstantlycirculate_t thefreezer.Donor usesharpmetal cbjectssuchas icepid<sor scraperstoclean theshelves.Thiscculddamage theshelvesandreduce theirc_olinz ability.
  • Page 6 Care and Cleaning • Onmodels without a defrost drain, place towel s or newspapers cn the freezer (ccntinued) bottom to catch the frost. The frost wili loosen and falI. Ren_ve towels and/or newspapers. • Ifthefrcstissoft, renr_byusin_aplasticscm_per. Iffrcstlsg]aze_, fill deep par_with botwater andplace thereon the freezerbottom. Chose the freezer dcmr.Frost shouldsofteninabout15mirmtes.RepeatthisprccLwlm_if_.
  • Page 7: Energy Saving Ideas

    Power Failure/ If apcwer failureoccurs,frozen fosdswill stayfrozenforat least 24hours if the FreezerFailure freezeriskept closed.If thepswer failureccntinues, p_cksev_ioreight _ ofdryice intot_ freezerevery24hsars.Icmk i n t_ YellcwPagestrader "Dry Ice," "Deities, "or "IceCng_nManufacturers"forlocaldry icesuppliers. Always wear gloves and use cauticn when handling dry ice. Do not open freezer door urmecessarilyif freezeris If the freezer has stoppedoperating, see "Freezer does not run"...
  • Page 8: Avoid Service Checklist

    Avoid Service Checklist Beforecallinj forservice,reviewthis list.Itm_y s_e youboth t_e and expense.This list includesc<mrm_oc_ces thatarenot theresultof defectiveworkmanship or materialsinthisappliance. OCCURRENCE SOLUTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Checktohe surefreezer isnotplugged intoa circuit thathasgrc_-_ faultintemmupt. Ifyou areuns%tre aboutt_ outlet, haveitc[_ckedbyacemtified technician. Temperature control is in the OFF psit ion.
  • Page 9: Odor In Freezer

    OCCURRENCE SOLUTION SOUND AND NOISE (cont 'd) Bubbling or gurgling sound, likewater Refrigerant (usedtoccol f _ezer) isc/_mlating_tt}_sl/st_m. %%_isisno_Tml. oi ng. Vibratingorrattlingnoise. Freezerisnot level. Itzmcksont/%e floor'_nenit isK_vedsli_ntly. L _vel t_unit. Relerto "Leveling" int[_First St epsSection. Flcor isunevenor_. Freezer rocks ont_ fIcor v_1 itis[_vedslightly. R e sureflcor c_sl adequatelysupport fz_ezer.Levelthe freezerbyputtirlg'_o_Jdor metalshimsunderpart of t_m freezer.
  • Page 10: Warranty

    _c_ss of $5.00_r occurrence, but not toexceedth_ maximum payment in the schedule at right, provided the foodlosses : Size - Cubic Foot Cuisulative Maximum A) Are reported and the food sho_a]to any Frigidaire authotized servicerwitIn]% 24 he_-s of tI-_ discovelyof .5-9.9 $i00 i0.0-16.5 $150 not occasioned by either the manual discern%oct i on 16.6-21.5...
  • Page 11: Parts And Service

    Ifyouarettnable t o locatethecauseof aproblem,callforservice. Insistcn factoryserviceby an authorizedFRIGIDAIRE PARTS ANDSERVIC_ d epot. FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE All Frigidaireappliancesare backedby FRIGIDAIRE PARTS ANDSERVICE, o ne of Canada' s largest partsandservicenet_rks. TheFrigidaire reputation mmgmsyoucanenjoycar_lete professional service fromoneof ourhundredsof trainedtecl_licians acrosstheccttntry. FRIGIDAIRE...
  • Page 12 $400. Claim fore% m_ybe obtained from youl-local dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND S_R]TI 6 _ depot or from the of fice shown above a/id must be subnlttedtothewarr_tyd_ment witl_ntldrty (30)days of the loss. }l%ere a c'lain[ is suhnltted _'_er the V_mezer Food Spilage Ple_l, such clai_[ corot itutes awaiver by the c_r/o'_,_r of any othem rlght to r_ to w}-_ c.h...

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