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Freezer Owner's Guide

Product and feature specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below.

Model No. ______________________________________________

Serial No. ______________________________________________

Keep these numbers for future reference.

IMPORTANT:

Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes

the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your
best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

Contents

2

Important Safety Instructions

3

First Steps

4

Setting the Temperature Control

4-5

Freezer Optional Features

5-6

Care and Cleaning

7

Power Failure/Freezer Failure

7

Energy Saving Ideas

8-9

Avoid Service Checklist

10

Warranty in the United States

This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use
the freezer only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir la
dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 297003700.

Spanish Owner's Guides
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
P. O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

P/N 297003600  (July 04)

Summary of Contents for WFU1150EW1

Page 1: ...o obtain and keep all receipts Contents 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 FirstSteps 4 Setting the Temperature Control 4 5 Freezer Optional Features 5 6 Care and Cleaning 7 Power Failure Freezer Failure 7 EnergySavingIdeas 8 9 AvoidServiceChecklist 10 Warranty in the United States This Owner s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the freezer only as instructed in this ...

Page 2: ...ndFaultCircuitInterrupters GFCI areNOTRECOMMENDED DONOTuseanextensioncordoranadapter plug If voltage varies by 10 percent or more freezer performance may be affected Operatingthefreezerwithinsufficientpowercandamagethemotor Suchdamage isnotcoveredunderthewarranty Ifyoususpectyourhouseholdvoltageishighor low consult your power company for testing Topreventthefreezerfrombeingturnedoffaccidentally do...

Page 3: ...nit If needed add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor Cleaning Washanyremovableparts thefreezerinterior andexteriorwithmilddetergent and warm water Wipe dry DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm ...

Page 4: ...maticallywhenthedoorisopened Toreplacethelightbulb turnthetemperaturecontroltoOFFandunplugtheelectricalcord Replacetheold bulb with a bulb of the same wattage Slide OutBasket uprightmodels Theslide outbasketatthebottomofthefreezerprovidesseparatestoragespacefor itemsthataredifficulttostoreonfreezershelves Toremovethebasket pulloutand lift up DefrostDrain Cool Down Period For safe food storage allo...

Page 5: ...s important to defrost and clean the freezer when 1 4 to 1 2 inch of frost has accumulated Frostmaytendtoaccumulatefasterontheupperpartofthefreezer duetowarm moistairenteringthefreezerwhenthedoorisopened Removefood and leave the door open when defrosting the freezer Onuprightmodelswithadefrostdrain Figure1 removethedrainplugonthe inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out To access the ex...

Page 6: ...aners 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 Vacation and Moving Tips ShortVacations Leavethefreezeroperatingduringvacationsoflessthanthree weeks Long Vacations If the freezer will not be used for several mo...

Page 7: ...and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible 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 ofdryiceintothefreezerevery24hours LookintheYellowPagesunder DryIce Dairies or Ice Cream Ma...

Page 8: ...cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature Temperaturecontrolissettoocold Turnthecontroltoawarmersetting Allowseveralhours for the temperature to stabilize Temperaturecontrolissettoowarm Turnthecontroltoacoldersetting Allowseveralhours for the temperature to stabilize Dooriskeptopentoolongorisopenedtoofrequently Warmairentersthefreezereverytime the door is opened Open the...

Page 9: ...ather is hot and humid which increases internal rate of frost build up This is normal Door is slightly open See Occurrence Door Problems Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently Open the door less often Door is slightly open causing the cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside See Door Problems in the Occurrence Section Interior needs to be cleaned Clean i...

Page 10: ...finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage...

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