Frigidaire FFC20K1CW2, Use And Care Manual

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Setting the
Temperature Control Cool Down Period
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For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely. The
freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already
frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen
foods should NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours.
• When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer
space at one time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the
freezer. It is not necessary to turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing
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Temperature Control
The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on
the left outside wall on chest models. 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. If a colder temperature is desired, turn the temperature control
knob toward COLDEST and allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize
between adjustments.
NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below.
Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.
Power On Light
The Power On Light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to electrical
power. The light glows even when the temperature control is turned to OFF. If
the light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist.
Temp Alarm
(audible only or audible with warning light - see Figure 1)
This feature is designed to provide a warning of a possible malfunction. If the
temperature of the food rises to a level unsafe for long-term storage, the buzzer will
sound. The red light , if equipped, will also glow. The Temp Alarm feature operates
on household electricity. If power fails, the alarm will not function. An ON/OFF
switch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. The freezer is
shipped with the Temp Alarm in the OFF position. After freezer has run
approximately 4 hours, the red light, if equipped, will go off. Then you may activate
the Temp Alarm without the alarm sounding.
Press the ON switch to activate the Temp Alarm. To deactivate, press the OFF
switch.
If the alarm sounds, be sure freezer is properly leveled, and the door closes freely,
and seals properly. If you suspect a technical malfunction, call an authorized
servicer immediately.
Freezer Optional
Features
TEMP ALARM
(ELECTRONIC MODELS)
This feature is designed to provide a warning if the inside temperatures reach an
unsafe level. The Temp. Alarm Feature operates on household electricity. It will
not function if household electricity is interrupted.
When the freezer is initially plugged in, the red Temp. Alarm Indicator Light blinks.
The indicator light will continue to blink until the freezer has reached a safe
freezing temperature. If a malfunction causes an unsafe temperature inside the
freezer, the red light will blink and the buzzer will sound. To silence the buzzer,
press the ALARM OFF button. The Indicator Light will continue to blink until a
safe freezing temperature is again reached. If the problem is not resolved within
12 hours, the 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.
Temp Alarm - Upright Freezers
Figure 1
Chest Models
Upright Models