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P/N 297079200  (Feb  2006)

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Product Registration

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Energy Saving Ideas

Important Safety Instructions

First Steps

Setting
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Freezer Optional Features

Care and Cleaning

Power Failure/Freezer Failure

Avoid Service Checklist

Warranty

Freezer

Use & Care Manual

Summary of Contents for FFC1526FW1

Page 1: ...gistration 2 2 3 4 2 3 4 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 Energy Saving Ideas Important Safety Instructions First Steps Setting the Temperature Control Freezer Optional Features Care and Cleaning Power Failure Freezer Failure Avoid Service Checklist Warranty Freezer Use Care Manual ...

Page 2: ...not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere with cold air circulation making the freezer less efficient Organize and label food to reduce door lid openings and extended searches Remove as many items as needed at one time and close door lid as soon as possible Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this freezer For your safety Do not store ...

Page 3: ...tacle Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor but does not disconnect power to other electrical components First Steps Before starting the freezer follow these important first steps Installation Freezer Placement Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet The freezer should be located where surrounding temperature will not exceed 110ºF 43ºC Temperatures of 32ºF 0ºC and be...

Page 4: ...ezer on upright models and on the left exterior wall on chest models see figure 1 The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures However the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction To adjust the temperature setting turn the temperature control knob clockwise or counter clockwise Allow several hours for...

Page 5: ...e buzzer will turn on again If the ALARM OFF button is not pressed the buzzer will turn itself off automatically after 48 hours but the red Temp Alarm light will continue to blink Electronic Temperature Alarm Some Electronic UprightModels Refer to the Electronics Control Guide supplied when you purchase a deluxe electronic upright model Slide Out Basket Some Upright Models The slide out basket loc...

Page 6: ...terature packet to help remind you which items are stored where If you have an item that isn t already covered by one of the pre printed labels then use one of the blank labels and a permanent marking pen to make your own custom label Labels can be peeled off when no longer needed and replaced by new and different ones Examples of Chest Divider Configurations Compressor Mounted Drain Pan Most Upri...

Page 7: ...he freezer To Defrost Chest Models with Defrost Drain Place a shallow pan or the Divider Drain Pan if equipped beneath the drain outlet Pull out the outside drain plug see figure 2 A inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain see figure 3 If your model is not equipped with an adapter one can be purchased at most hardware stores Pull out the drain plug ins...

Page 8: ...old growth Moving When moving the freezer follow these guidelines to prevent damage Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Remove foods then defrost and clean the freezer Secure all loose items such as base panel baskets and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage In the moving vehicle secure freezer in an upright position to prevent movement Also protect outside of...

Page 9: ...urs for the temperature to stabilize Interior freezer temperature is too warm Temperature control is set too warm Turn control knob to a colder setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Door lid is opened too frequently or kept open too long Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more Open the door lid less often Freezer door lid may be slightly open See Door lid Problem...

Page 10: ...e cleaned Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda Foods with strong odors are in the freezer Cover the food tightly Door lid will not close Freezer is not level It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer Floor is uneven or weak Ensure floor can adequately support freezer Level the freezer by putting wood ...

Page 11: ...cidents fires or acts of God 14 Labor costs after ninety 90 days from your original date of purchase incurred for product repair or replacement as provided herein for carry in appliances 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...

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