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Leave the freezer door open slightly, 

blocking it open if necessary, to prevent 

odor and mold 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 freezer with a blanket, or 

similar item.

To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain:

• 

Place towels or newspapers on the freezer 

bottom to catch the frost. The frost will 

loosen and fall.

• 

Remove the towels and/or newspapers.

• 

If the frost is soft, remove it by using a 

plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and 

hard, fill deep pans with hot water and 

place them on the freezer bottom.

• 

Close the freezer door/lid. Frost should 

soften in about 15 minutes.

• 

Repeat this procedure is necessary.

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the 

freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of 

baking soda in one quart (1.1 liters) warm 

water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out 

of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the 

area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts and door basket 

with the baking soda solution mentioned 

above, or mild detergent and warm water. 

Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring 

pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline 

solutions on any surface. Do not wash 

removable 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 soft cloth. Replace parts and food.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp 

instruments, which can scratch the freezer 

surface when removing adhesive labels. Any 

glue left from the tape can be removed with 

a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, 

or touch the residue with the sticky side of 

the tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE 

THE SERIAL PLATE.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short Vacations:

• 

Leave the freezer operating during 

vacations of less than three weeks.

Long Vacations:
If the freezer will not be used for several 

months:

• 

Remove all food and unplug the power 

cord.

• 

Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.

If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will 

stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is 

kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack 

seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer 

every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under 

Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for 

local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and 

use caution when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see 

Freezer Does Not Run in the Troubleshooting 

Guide. If you cannot solve the problem, call an 

authorized servicer immediately.
If the freezer remains off for several hours, 

follow the directions above for the use of dry 

ice during a power failure. If necessary, take 

the food to a local locker plant until the freezer 

is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages 

under 

Frozen Food Locker Plants.

CARE AND CLEANING

NOTE

Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if 

freezer is off for several hours.

WARNING

If leaving the freezer door open while on 

vacation, make certain that children cannot 

get into the freezer and become entrapped.

POWER FAILURE/

FREEZER FAILURE

Summary of Contents for FFUH17F2NW

Page 1: ...52 All about the Use Care of your Freezer Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Energy Saving Tips 6 Setting the Temperature Control 6 Freezer Optional Features 8 297281400 October 2008 Care and Cleaning 10 Power Failure Freezer Failure 11 Before you Call 12 Major Appliance Warranty 14 ...

Page 2: ...rned ON Front filter must be flush with filter housing select models Final Checks Shipping material removed Freezer temperatures set Registration card sent in Installation Checklist CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Your Safety DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liqu...

Page 3: ...plug If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the freezer before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock Performance may be affected if the...

Page 4: ... of the freezer for adequate circulation 3 75 mm 3 75 mm 3 75 mm Installation Installation 3 AIR SPACE 3 75 mm 3 75 mm 3 75 mm 1 75 mm Leveling The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer INSTALLATION NOTE The exterior walls of the freezer may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat fr...

Page 5: ...p hinge from cabinet 7 Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet 8 To replace door reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage Plastic Leveling Feet Crating Screw Discard The 4 Crating Screws And 2 Wood Bases Turn Left To Raise Turn Right To Lower Unpacking and Leveling Upright Models Shelf Front Door Removal electronic models If door must be removed Door hing...

Page 6: ...Control some upright frost free models The standard electronic temperature control is located outside the freezer see Figure 2 Temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures To adjust the temperature setting move the UP symbol for colder temperatures and DOWN v symbol for warmer temperatures on the control panel Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize ...

Page 7: ...zer press the ALARM RESET button If a malfunction causes the temperature inside the freezer to rise above 23 F the HI TEMP light will turn on and the buzzer will sound The buzzer will sound every five minutes until the freezer temperature is below 23 F To silence the buzzer press the ALARM RESET button Door Ajar Alarm This feature provides a warning if the door is open for more than five minutes T...

Page 8: ... pops out of the lock after it has been turned Slide Out Basket some upright models A Slide Out Basket some models located at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves To remove the basket pull out and lift up Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened To replace the light bulb turn the temperatur...

Page 9: ...ookend some upright models Glass Shelf Bookend Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your freezer To adjust location simply slide where desired Wire Shelf Bookend Use these handy bookends to keep the various boxed items stored neatly in your freezer To adjust location simply unsnap the bookend from the wire shelf and snap into the next desired location Chest Div...

Page 10: ...n be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain If your model is not equipped with an adapter one can be purchased at most hardware stores Replace the drain plug when defrosting and 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 use...

Page 11: ...the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth Replace parts and food Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the freezer surface when removing adhesive labels Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent or touch the residue with the sticky side of the tape already rem...

Page 12: ... longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Interior freezer tem perature is too cold Freezer control is set too low Set freezer control to a warmer setting Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize Interior freezer temperature is too cold Freezer control is set too warm Doors are opened too frequently or too long Door may not be seating properly Large amounts of warm or hot food has ...

Page 13: ... seat ing properly Door is opened too often or too long The rate of frost buildup and internal sweat ing increases This is normal See DOOR PROBLEMS Open door less often WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER Moisture collects on outside of freezer Door may not be seat ing properly causing cold air from inside freezer to meet warm air from outside See DOOR PROBLEMS ODOR IN FREEZER Odors in freezer In...

Page 14: ...ectrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God 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 INCLU...

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