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Energy-Saving Tips

¤ Do not place your refrigerator next to a heating vent, a range or in direct

sunlight.

¤ Keep the door closed as much as possible, especially in hot, humid

weather.

¤ Defrost the freezer compartment whenever frost becomes 

1

4

 inch thick.

¤ Cover foods to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

Refrigerator Installation

The refrigerator is designed for free-standing installation only.  It should not be 
recessed or built in.  Install the refrigerator on a base strong enough to support 
it when fully loaded.  If the base is not level, adjust the feet of the refrigerator.
Allow air to circulate freely around the refrigerator.  The following clearances
permit proper air circulation: top – 4", back – 3", sides – 3".

Electrical Connection

Important: For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.  This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.  The plug 
must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service center if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood.  If doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded, have a qualified electrician check the circuit to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong
from the power cord.

Use of Extension Cords

Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions.  If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet
that will accept the plug.  The marked rating of the extension cord must be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

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Summary of Contents for FC-380 Series

Page 1: ...at refrigerator is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug in Use Care Guide pages 1 7 Guía de use y cuidado páginas 8 13 Guide d emploi et soin pages 14 17 Models covered Incluye los modelos Modèles expliqués compris FC 380 Series Tel 1 877 261 9867 E mail customerservice franklinchef com ...

Page 2: ...ot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces 9 Don t refreeze foods which have been thawed completely The United States Depart ment of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold b...

Page 3: ...ergy Saving Tips 3 Refrigerator Installation 3 Operating Your Refrigerator 4 Care and Cleaning 5 Defrosting 5 Troubleshooting 6 Limited Warranty 7 Location of Parts 2 A Freezercompartment D Bottle storage B Icecubetray E Driptray C Shelves F Thermostat F A C E D B ...

Page 4: ...rical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service center if the grounding instructions are not completely understood If dou...

Page 5: ...se of the Ice Cube Trays This compartment is designed for making ice cubes and for short term food storage a few days at most This compartment is not cold enough to freeze foods safely for extended periods of time To make ice cubes fill the tray with water and place inside the compartment To release ice cubes hold tray upside down over an ice bucket or bowl and twist tray at both ends If ice cube ...

Page 6: ...x every three months Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in the dishwasher NEVER USE ACIDS GASOLINE PAINT THINNER FOR CLEANING ANY PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR Never use boiling water which can deform plastic parts Defrosting Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the freezer compartment becomes 1 4 thick Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the coo...

Page 7: ...ings let cold air escape Refrigerator too warm Check if door is fully closed Check setting of thermostat Have you put large amounts of warm food into the refrigerator recently Are the shelves overcrowded Noise or vibration Check to be sure that refrigerator is level Adjust the feet to make it level Cabinet has odor Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior m...

Page 8: ...roper voltage or installation Damage in shipping Defects other than manufacturing defects Damage from other than household use Glass trim or light bulb Labor or repairs after the initial 12 month period Damage from abuse misuse accident alteration or lack of proper care or maintenance Commercial use warranty is limited to 90 days parts and labor This limited warranty is given in lieu of all other ...

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