Freeze Prduct Registratin... 2 Energy Saving Ideas... 2 Imprtant Safety Instructins... 3 First Steps... 4 Setting the Cntrls... 4 Freezer Optinal Features... 4 Care and Cleaning... 5 Pwer FailurelFreezer Failure... 6 Avid Service Checklist... 7-8 Warranty... 9 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N297320300 (July2009)
Prduct Registratin The infrmatin cntained in this Owner's Guide will instruct yu n hw t prperly perate and care fr yur prduct. Please read thrugh the infrmatin cntained in yur literature pack t learn mre abut yur new appliance. Recrd Yur Mdel and Serial Numbers Recrd the Mdel N. and Serial N. f this freezer in the space prvided belw. Mdel N. Serial N. Versi6n en espahl Si desea btener una cpia en espa5l de este Manual del Usuari, sirvase escribir a la direcci6n que se incluye a cntinuaci6n. Slicite la PIN 297320400. Spanish Owner's Guides Electrlux Hme Prducts, Inc. RO. Bx 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 Register Yur Prduct The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shwn left) shuld be filled in cmpletely, signed and returned t Electrlux Hme Prducts, Inc. This Owner's Gu ide prvides perating instructins fr yur mdel. Use yur freezer nly as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Energy Saving Ideas The freezer shuld be lcated in the clest area f the rm, away frm heat prducing appliances r heating ducts, and ut f direct sunlight. Let ht fds cl t rm temperature befre placing in the freezer. Overlading the freezer frces the cmpressr t run lnger. Fds that freeze t slwly may lse quality r spil. Be sure t wrap fds prperly and wipe cntainers dry befre placing them in the freezer. This cuts dwn n frst build-up inside the freezer. Freezer shelves and baskets shuld nt be lined with aluminum fil, wax paper, r paper tweling. Liners interfere with cld air circulatin, making the freezer less efficient. Organize and label fd t reduce dr penings and extended searches. Remve as many items as needed at ne time, and clse dr as sn as pssible. @2009 Electrlux Hme Prducts, inc. All rights reserved. 2
imprtant Safety instructins Prper Dispsal f Yur Refrigeratr/Freezer Risk fchitd entrapment. Child entrapment and suffcatin are nt prblems f the past. Junked r abandned refrigeratrs r freezer are still dangerus -- even if they will sit fr "just a few days." If yu are getting rid f yur ld refrigeratr r freezer, please fllw the instructins belw t help prevent accidents. BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER: Remve dr/lid. Leave shelves in place s children may nt easily climb inside. pr_ Avid fire hazard r electric shck. D nt use an extensin crd r an adapter plug. D nt remve any prng frm pwer crd. Grunding type wall receptacle D nt under any circumstances cut, remve, r bypass the grunding prng I frm this plug. J Read all instructins befre using this freezer. Fr Yur Safety D nt stre r use gasline r ther flammable vaprs and liquids in the vicinity f this r any ther appliance. Read prduct labels fr flammability and ther warnings. Child Safety Destry cartn, plastic bags, and any exterir wrapping material immediately after the freezer is unpacked. Children shuld never use these items fr play. Cartns cvered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets r stretch wrap may becme airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffcatin. A child might suffcate if he crawls int a freezer t hide r play. Re= mve the dr f a freezer when nt in use, even if yu plan t discard the freezer. Many cmmunities have laws requiring yu t take this safety precautin. Electrical Infrmatin These guidelines must be fllwed t ensure that safety mechanisms in the design f this freezer will perate prperly. Refer t the serial plate fr crrect electrical rating. The pwer crd f the appliance is equipped with a three-prng grunding plug fr prtectin against shck hazards. It must be plugged directly int its wn prperly grunded three-prng receptacle, prtected with a 15 amp time delay fuse r circuit breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accrdance with the lcal cdes and rdinances. Cnsult a qualified electrician. Receptacles prtected by Grund Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT use an extensin crd r adapter plug. If vltage varies by 10 percent r mre, freezer perfrmance may be affected. Operating the freezer with insufficient pwer can damage the mtr. Such damage is nt cvered under the warranty. If yu suspect yur husehld vltage is high r lw, cnsult yur pwer cmpany fr testing. T prevent the freezer frm being turned ff accidentally, d nt plug unit int an utlet cntrlled by a wall switch r pull crd. D nt pinch, knt, r bend pwer crd in any manner. Other Precautins T defrst freezer, always unplug unit first. Never unplug the freezer by pulling n the pwer crd. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight ut frm the receptacle. Turning the cntrl t OFF turns ff the cmpressr, but des nt discnnect pwer t ther electrical cmpnents. Pwer supply crd with 3-prng grunding plug 3
First Steps Befre starting the freezer, fllw these imprtant first steps: installatin Chse a place that is near a grunded electrical utlet. The freezer shuld be lcated where surrunding temperatures will nt exceed 110 F (43 C). Temperatures f 32 F (0 C) and belw will NOT affect freezer peratin. Additinal cmpressr heaters are nt recmmended. Allw space arund the unit fr gd air circulatin. Leave a 4 inch (101.6 mm) space n all sides f the freezer fr adequate circulatin. Leveling Leg Leveling (Sme mdels) The freezer must have all bttm crners resting firmly n a slid flr. The flr must be strng enugh t supprt a fully laded freezer. NOTE: It is VERY IM- PORTANT fr yur freezer t be level in rder t functin prperly. If the freezer is nt leveled during installatiin, the dr may be misaligned and nt clse r seal prperly, causing cling, frst, r misture prblems. Cleaning Wash any remvable parts, the freezer interir, and exterir with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES.. D nt use razr blades r ther sharp instruments, which can scratch the appliance surface when remving adhesive labels. Any glue left frm the tape can be remved with a mixture f warm water and mild detergent, r tuch the residue with the sticky side f tape already remved. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE. Setting the Temperature Cntrl Cld Cntrl Cl Dwn Perid Fr safe fd strage, allw 4 hurs fr freezer t cl dwn cmpletely. The freezer will run cntinuusly fr the first several hurs. Fds that are already frzen may be placed in freezer after the first few hurs f peratin. Unfrzen fds shuld NOT be laded int freezer until freezer has perated fr 4 hurs. When lading freezer, freeze nly 3 punds f fresh fd per cubic ft f freezer space at ne time. Distribute packages t be frzen evenly thrughut the freezer. It is nt necessary t turn cntrl knb t a clder setting while freezing fd. Temperature Cntrl The temperature cntrl is lcated inside the freezer n upright mdels, and n the frnt utside wall n chest mdels. The temperature is factry preset t prvide satisfactry fd strage temperatures. Hwever, the temperature cntrl is adjustable t prvide a range f temperatures fr yur persnal satisfactin. If a clder temperature is desired, turn the temperature cntrl knb tward COLDEST and allw several hurs fr temperatures t stabilize between adjustments. Freezer Features Optinal Security Lck with Pp=Out Key (Sme mdels) This security lck fastens the dr snugly, ensuring that stred fd is secure. T lck r unlck the freezer, push the key int the lck and turn. The key pps ut f the lck after it has been turned. Defrst Drain The defrst drain prvides a methd f draining the water during defrsting and cleaning. See "Defrsting" in Care and Cleaning Sectin. Pwer On Light The Pwer On Light indicates that the freezer is prperly cnnected t electrical pwer.the light glws even when the temperature cntrl is turned t OFF. If the light ges ut, refer t "Freezer des nt run" in the Avid Service Checklist. 4
Care and Cleaning Damp bjects stick t cld metal surfaces. D nt tuch interir metal surfaces with wet r damp hands. Between Defrstings T avid frequent defrsting, ccasinally use a plastic scraper t remve frst. Scrape with a pulling mtin. Never use a metal instrument t remve frst. CAUTION Freezer must be unplugged (t avid electrical hazard) frm pwer surce when defrsting unit. Defrsting It is imprtant t defrst and clean freezer when ¼ t ½ inch f frst has accumulated. Frst may tend t accumulate faster n upper part f the freezer due t warm, mist air entering the freezer when the dr is pened. Remve fd and leave the dr pen when defrsting the freezer. If the frst is sft, remve it by using a plastic scraper. If the frst is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with ht water and place them n the freezer bttm. Clse the freezer dr. Frst shuld sften in abut 15 minutes. Repeat this prcedure if necessary. Cleaning the inside After defrsting, wash inside surfaces f the freezer with a slutin f tw tablespns f baking sda in ne quart (1.136 liters) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water ut f the spnge r clth when cleaning in the area f the cntrls, r any electrical parts. Wash the remvable parts with the baking sda slutin mentined abve, r mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scuring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, r alkaline slutins n any surface. D nt wash remvable parts in a dishwasher. Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean sft clth. Replace parts and fd. Vacatin and Mving Tips Shrt Vacatins: Leave the freezer perating during vacatins f less than three weeks. Lng Vacatins: If the freezer will nt be used fr several mnths, remve all fd and unplug the pwer crd. Clean and dry the interir thrughly. T prevent dr and mld grwth, leave the freezer dr pen slightly, blcking it pen if necessary. Mving: Discnnect the pwer crd plug frm the wall utlet. Remve fds, then defrst, and clean the freezer. Secure all lse items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place t prevent damage. In the mving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright psitin, and secure t prevent mvement. Als prtect utside f freezer with a blanket, r similar item. 5
Pwer FailurelFreezer Failure WARNING If leaving freezer dr pen while n vacatin, make certain that children cannt get int the freezer and becme entrapped. D nt pen freezer dr unnecessarily if freezer NOTEis ff fr several hurs. 1 If a pwer failure ccurs, frzen fds will stay frzen fr at least 24 hurs if the freezer is kept clsed. If the pwer failure cntinues, pack seven r eight punds f dry ice int the freezer every 24 hurs. Lk in the Yellw Pages under "Dry Ice," "Dairies," r "Ice Cream Manufacturers" fr lcal dry ice suppliers. Always wear glves and use cautin when handling dry ice. If the freezer has stpped perating, see "Freezer des nt run" in the Avid Service Checklist Sectin f this manual. If yu cannt slve the prblem, call an authrized servicer immediately. If the freezer remains ff fr several hurs, fllw the directins abve fr the use f dry ice during a pwer failure. If necessary, take the fd t a lcal lcker plant until the freezer is ready t perate. Lk inthe Yellw Pages under"frzen Fd Lcker Plants." 6
Avid Service Checklist Befre calling fr service, review this list. It may save yu bth time and expense. This list includes cmmn ccurrences that are nt the result f defective wrkmanship r materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE SOLUTION Freezer des nt run Check t ensure that freezer is nt plugged int a circuit that has grund fault interrupt. If yu are unsure abut the utlet, have it checked by a certified technician. Temperature cntrl is in the OFF psitin. See Setting the Temperature Cntrl sectin. Freezer may nt be plugged in r plug may be lse. Be sure plug is tightly pushed int electrical utlet. Huse fuse has blwn r circuit breaker has tripped. Check / reset circuit breaker r replace fuse with 15 amp time delay fuse. Pwer utage. Check huse lights. Call lcal electric cmpany. Freezer runs t much r t lng Rm r utside weather is t ht. It is nrmal fr the freezer t wrk harder under these cnditins. Freezer has recently been discnnected fr a perid f time. Freezer requires 4 hurs t cl dwn cmpletely. Large amunts f warm water r ht fd have been stred recently, Warm fd will cause the freezer t run mre until the desired temperature is reached. Dr is kept pen t lng r t frequently, Warm air enters the freezer every time the dr is pened. Open the dr less ften. Freezer dr may be slightly pen. See OCCURRENCE "Dr Prblems" Temperature cntrl is set t cld. Turn the cntrl knb t a warmer setting. Allw several hurs fr the temperature t stabilize. Freezer gasket is dirty, wrn, cracked, r prly fitted. Clean r change gasket. Leaks in the dr seal will cause freezer t run lnger in rder t maintain desired temperature. Temperature inside freezer is t Temperature cntrl is set t cld. Turn the cntrl t a warmer cld setting. Allw several hurs fr the temperature t stabilize. Temperature inside freezer is t wa rm Temperature f external freezer surface is warm Temperature cntrl is set t warm. Turn the cntrl t a clder setting. Allw several hurs fr the temperature t stabilize. Dr is kept pen t lng r t frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time the dr is pened. Open the dr less ften. Freezer dr may be slightly pen. See OCCURRENCE "Dr Prblems" Large amunts f warm water r ht fd have been stred recently. Wait until the freezer has had a chance t reach its selected temperature. Freezer has recently been discnnected fr a perid f time. Freezer requires 4 hurs t cl dwn cmpletely. The exterir freezer walls can be as much as 30 F warmer than rm temperature. This is nrmal while the cmpressr wrks t transfer heat frm inside the freezer cabinet. 7
OCCURRENCE Ludersund levelswhenever freezeris ON Luder sund levels when cmpressr cmes ON Ppping r cracking sund when cmpressr cmes ON SOLUTION Mdern freezers have increased strage capabilities and mre even temperatures. They require a high efficiency cmpressr. When the surrunding nise level is lw, yu might hear the cmpressr running while it cls the interir. Freezer perates at higher pressures during the start f the ON cycle. This is nrmal. Sund will level ff r disappear as freezer cntinues t run. Metal parts underg expansin and cntractin, as in ht water pipes. This is nrmal. Sund will level ff r disappear as freezer cntinues t run. Bubbling r gurgling sund, like Refrigerant (used t cl freezer) is circulating thrughut the system. water biling This is nrmal. Vibrating r rattling nise Misture frms n inside freezer walls Misture frms n utside f freezer Odr Dr will in freezer nt clse Freezer is nt level. It rcks n the flr when it is mved slightly. Level the unit. Refer t "Leveling" in the First Steps sectin. Flr is uneven r weak. Freezer rcks n the flr when it is mved slightly. Be sure flr can adequately supprt freezer. Level the freezer by putting wd r metal shims under part f the freezer. Freezer is tuching the wall. Level the freezer r mve freezer slightly. Refer t "Leveling" in the First Steps sectin. Weather is ht and humid, which increases internal rate f frst buildup. This is nrmal. Dr is slightly pen. See OCCURRENCE "Dr Prblems". Dr is kept pen t lng, r is pened t frequently. Open the dr less ften. Dr is slightly pen, causing the cld air frm inside the freezer t meet warm mist air frm utside. See OCCURRENCE "Dr Prblems". Interir needs t be cleaned. Clean interir with spnge, warm water and baking sda. Fds with strng drs are in the freezer. Cver the fd tightly. Freezer is nt level. It rcks n the flr when it is mved slightly. This cnditin can frce the cabinet ut f square and misalign the dr. Refer t "Leveling" in the First Steps sectin. Flr is uneven r weak. Freezer rcks n the flr when it is mved slightly. Be sure flr can adequately supprt freezer. Level the freezer by putting wd r metal shims under the freezer r brace the flr supprting the freezer. Pwer Available Light is nt n LED may be burned ut. Cntact a qualified serviceman. N electric current is reaching the freezer. See OCCURRENCE "Freezer des nt run". 8
Yur appliance is cvered by a ne year limited warranty. Fr ne year frm yur riginal date f purchase, Electrlux will pay all csts fr repairing r replacing any parts f this appliance that prve t be defective in materials r wrkmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accrdance with the prvided instructins. Exclusins This warranty des nt cver the fllwing: 1. Prducts with riginal serial numbers that have been remved, altered r cannt be readily determined. 2. Prduct that has been transferred frm its riginal wner t anther party r remved utside the USA r Canada. 3. Rust n the interir r exterir f the unit. 4. Prducts purchased "as-is" are nt cvered by this warranty. 5. Fd tss due t any refrigeratr r freezer failures. 6. Prducts used in a cmmercial setting. 7. Service calls which d nt invlve malfunctin r defects in materials r wrkmanship, r fr appliances nt in rdinary husehld use r used ther than in accrdance with the prvided instructins. 8. Service calls t crrect the installatin f yur appliance r t instruct yu hw t use yur appliance. 9. Expenses fr making the appliance accessible fr servicing, such as remval f trim, cupbards, shelves, etc.,which are nt a part f the appliance when it is shipped frm the factry. 10. Service calls t repair r replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, ther cnsumables, r knbs, handles, r ther csmetic parts. 11. Surcharges including, but nt limited t, any after hur, weekend, r hliday service calls, tlls, ferry trip charges, r mileage expense fr service calls t remte areas, including the state f Alaska. 12. Damages t the finish f appliance r hme incurred during installatin, including but nt limited t flrs, cabinets, walls, etc. 13. Damages caused by: services perfrmed by unauthrized service cmpanies; use f parts ther than genuine Electrlux parts r parts btained frm persns ther than authrized service cmpanies; r external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate pwer supply, accidents, fires, r acts f Gd. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. If Yu Need Service Keep yur receipt, delivery slip, r sme ther apprpriate payment recrd t establish the warranty perid shuld service be required. If service is perfrmed, it is in yur best interest t btain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be btained by cntacting Electrtux at the addresses r phne numbers belw. This warranty nly applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, yur appliance is warranted by Electrlux Majr Appliances Nrth America, a divisin f Electrlux Hme Prducts, Inc. In Canada, yur appliance is warranted by Electrlux Canada Crp. Electrlux authrizes n persn t change r add t any bligatins under this warranty. Obligatins fr service and parts under this warranty must be perfrmed by Electrtux r an authrized service cmpany. Prduct features r specificatins as described r illustrated are subject t change withut ntice. USA 1.800.944.9044 Electrlux Majr Appliances Nrth America RO. Bx 212378 Augusta, GA 30907 Electrlux 9 Canada 1.800.668.4606 Electrlux Canada Crp. 5855 Terry Fx Way Mississauga, Ontari, Canada L5V 3E4