First Steps; Energy-Saving Tips - Frigidaire FFFC15M4TW Use & Care Manual

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 location with a grounded electrical
outlet – avoid using any Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter ( GFCI) outlets.
Do not use an extension cord or ungrounded
(two prong) adapter. At the rear of the freezer,
pull power cord straight out of the protective
shipping enclosure and unwind enough of the
power cord to plug into the electrical outlet.
For the most efficient operation, the freezer
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. Additional compressor
heaters are not recommended.
Allow space around the unit for good air
circulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on
all sides of the unit for adequate circulation.
 NOTE
The exterior walls of the freezer may become
quite warm as the compressor works to
transfer heat from the inside. Temperatures
as high as 30°F warmer than room
temperature can be expected. For this reason
it is particularly important in hotter climates
to allow enough space for air circulation
around your unit.
Leveling
NOTE

It is VERY IMPORTANT for your freezer to
be level in order to function properly. If the unit
is not leveled during installation, the lid may
be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
Use the leveling legs (located on the left side,
front and rear) to ensure that all 4 corners of
the freezer are resting firmly on a solid floor.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to retract the
legs and counterclockwise to extend the legs.
Ensure the floor is strong enough to support a
fully loaded freezer.
Extend

FIRST STEPS

Retract
Cleaning
• Wash any removable parts of the freezer
interior and exterior with mild detergent and
warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH
CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES.
• Do not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments which can scratch the freezer
surface when removing adhesive labels. Any
glue left from the tape can be removed with
a mixture of warm water and mild detergent
or the residue can be touched with the
sticky side of tape already removed. DO
NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

room temperature before placing in the
unit. 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
unit. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the freezer.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid
openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and
close lid as soon as possible.
FIRST STEPS
• The freezer 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
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