Freezer Optional Features; The Temperature Control - Frigidaire 297281400 Use And Care Manual

TEMPERATURE CONTROl
Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and
Some Upright Models)
The electromechanical temperature control is located in-
side the freezer on upright models, and on the left exterior
wall on chest models (see figure 1). The temperature is
factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage tem-
peratures. However, the temperature control is adjustable
to provide a range of temperatures for
your personal satisfaction. To adjust
the temperature setting, turn the
temperature control knob clockwise
or counter clockwise. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize
between adjustments.
Standard Electronic Temperature Control (Some Up-
right Frost Free Models)
The standard electronic temperature control is located
outside the freezer (see Figure 1). Temperature is factory
preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures.
To adjust the temperature setting, move the UP ( ∧ ) symbol
for colder temperatures and DOWN ( ∨ ) symbol for warmer
temperatures on the control panel. Allow several hours for
the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.
To turn off freezer, press DOWN ( ∨ )
symbol until display shows "1". Press
three more times until display shows "0".
To activate freezer, press UP ( ∧ ) three
times until display shows "1" then press
( ∧ ) to desired setting.
To keep the temperature setting
from being accidentally changed, the
control may be locked. This is done by
pressing "Alarm Reset" for 3 seconds.
"L" will then appear on display. To
unlock the control, press "Alarm Reset"
for 3 seconds. For the first second,
"U" will appear, and then the current
temperature will appear.
• Temp Alarm
This feature is designed to provide
a warning if the inside temperature
exceeds 23°F. "HI TEMP" feature
operates on household electricity.
It will not function if household
electricity is interrupted.
• When the freezer is initially plugged in, the red
"HI TEMP" indicator will be on and the buzzer will
sound. The indicator light will stay on until the freezer
temperature is below 23°F. To silence the buzzer,
press the ALARM RESET button.
• If a malfunction causes the temperature inside the
freezer to rise above 23°F, the "HI TEMP" light will turn
on and the buzzer will sound. The buzzer will sound
•
Should an "E" appear on display, contact your authorized
service technician for repair. Until changes are made,
freezer will continue to run.
Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (Some Upright
Frost Free Models)
Figure 1
Refer to the Electronics Control Guide supplied when you
purchase a deluxe electronic upright model. See Figure 3
for deluxe electronics control panel.
NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the
features listed below. Become familiar with these fea-
tures, and their use and care.
SECURITY lOCk wITh POP-OUT kEY
This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored
food is secure. To lock or unlock the freezer, push the key
into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock after it
has been turned.
SlIDE-OUT BASkET
Standard Electronic
A Slide-Out Basket (some models), located at the bottom
Temperature Control
of the freezer, provides separate storage space for items
Figure 1
that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the
basket, pull out and lift up.
INTERIOR lIGhT
The light comes on automatically when the door is opened.
To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to
OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb
with a bulb of the same wattage.
FI RST
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every five minutes until the freezer temperature is
below 23°F. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM
RESET button.
Door Ajar Alarm
This feature provides a warning if the the door is open
for more than five minutes. There will be a beep every
five seconds and the "Door Ajar" indicator will light up.
Press "Alarm Reset" to turn the alarm off. The "Door
Ajar" indicator will remain lit unril the door is closed.
If the door remains open for 15 minutes or more, the
interior lamp will turn off.
Upright Models
Figure 3

FREEzER OPTIONAl FEATURES

(SOME UPRIGhT MODElS)