Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 216960600. Spanish Owner's Guides Electrolux Home Products, Inc. P. O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 Product and feature specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps: First Steps Installation • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surround- ing temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer operation.
Cool Down Period Setting the For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. The Temperature Control freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen may be placed in the freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into the freezer until the freezer has operated for 4 hours.
Slide-Aside Basket Freezer Optional (chest models) This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer, Features (continued) slide the basket aside or lift out. Fast Freezing Shelves (upright models) These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly and allow cold air to constantly circulate throughout the freezer.
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• On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer Care and Cleaning bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or (continued) newspapers. • If the frost is soft, remove by using a plastic scraper. If frost is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom.
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the Power Failure/ freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds Freezer Failure of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice," "Dairies,"...
Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE SOLUTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Check to be sure freezer is not plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt.
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SOLUTION OCCURRENCE SOUND AND NOISE (cont'd) Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. This is normal. boiling. Vibrating or rattling noise. Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling"...
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In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products, Inc.