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Operating Your Refrigerator

Please do not plug in the refrigerator for 24 hours after  unit
is set in place. Failure to do so may result in the unit working
improperly.

Thermostat

The thermostat has settings from  MIN to  MAX, plus  OFF.
MIN is the warmest.   MAX is the coldest.
Initially set the thermostat to  MED.

After using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the thermo-
stat to the setting that is best suited to your needs.  Turning the thermostat to

OFF

 stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

Important:

 If you unplug or turn off the refrigerator, allow 3 minutes before

restarting it or plugging it back in.  It will not restart in less than 3 minutes.

Freezer Compartment and Use 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 tray freezes to the floor, pour a little warm water around it to
loosen it.  Do not use boiling water which can damage plastic parts, or
sharp metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver which can damage the
cooling system tubing.

Wash tray in lukewarm water only.  Do not wash in the dishwasher.

Shelving

The refrigerator has shelves that can be moved to different levels to suit your
food storage needs.  The door shelves provide storage for small and large
items and bottle storage areas for tall bottles.

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Summary of Contents for FC501

Page 1: ...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 2: ...g 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 Freezer compartment D Bottle storage B Ice cube tray E Drip tray C Shelves F Thermostat G Can storage F A C E D B G ...

Page 3: ...ance 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 grou...

Page 4: ...Use 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 5: ...y drip tray and shelves in mild detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator Change the box 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 Defrost...

Page 6: ... than larger ones Seems to run too long Check for proper clearances Frequent door openings 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 od...

Page 7: ...r 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 warr...

Page 8: ...rigerator is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug in Use Care Guide pages 1 8 Guía de use y cuidado páginas 9 a 16 Guide d emploi et soin pages 17 à 23 Models covered Incluye los modelos Modèles expliqués compris FC500 FC501 FC501VW 8 Tel 1 877 261 9867 E mail customerservice franklinchef com ...

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