Electrolux EILFU21GS manual

297 155600 (September 2007) U se & Car e Guide Fr eezer[...]

2 Finding Inf ormation Please read and save this guide Thank you f or choosing Electrolux, our new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is par t of our commitment to customer satisf action and product quality throughout the ser vice lif e of your ne w appliance. Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number K[...]

3 Safety Impor tant safety instructions General Safety  • Donotstoreorusegasoline,orother flammable liquids , near this or any other appliance. Read product labels for w ar nings regarding flammability and other hazards.  • Donotoperatethefreez erinthepresenceof e xplosive fumes. [...]

4 Electrical inf ormation  • Ref ertotheser ialplatef orcorrectelectr ical rating. The power cord of the freezer is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug f or protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-prong receptacle , protected with a 15 amp time dela y [...]

5 Understanding Features And T erms Y our Electrolux freezer is designed f or optimal convenience and stor age flexibility . Use the illustration below to f amiliarize yourself with product f eatures and ter minology . 17 CU . FT MODEL Features may v ary according to model. Feature Overview 1 LIGHTSHIELD 7 GLASSSHEL VES 2 AIRDIFFUSER 8 FU[...]

6 Understanding Features And T erms Y our Electrolux freezer is designed f or optimal convenience and stor age flexibility . Use the illustration below to f amiliarize yourself with product f eatures and ter minology . 21 CU . FT MODEL Features may v ary according to model. Feature Overview 1 LIGHTSHIELD 7 GLASSSHEL VES 2 AIRDIFFUSER 8 FU[...]

7 This Use & Care Guide provides gener al operating instructions for y our model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the freez er , f ollow these important first steps. •  Chooseaplacethatisnearagroundedelectricaloutlet.  DO NO T use an extension cord or an ada[...]

8 Installation Door Remo val W ARNING T o allow door to c lose and seal properly , do not let food pac kages extend past the front of the shelves. If door must be remov ed:  • Unplugtheunit  • Gentlyla yfreezeronitsback,onarugor blank et.  • Usingaat-tippedscrewdriv er[...]

9 Installation Setting the T emperature Controls Cool Down P eriod For safe food storage, allow four (4) hours for freezer to cool down completely . The freezer will run continuously for the first several hours. Electronic T emperature Control The electronic temperature control is located on the freez er door . T emperature is f actor y preset to [...]

10 Freezer Features Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. T o replace the light bulb , turn the temperature control to “OFF” and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a b ulb of the same type and wattage . Full Access Wire Basket TheFullAccess WireBasket,locatedatthebott[...]

11 Ideas f or Saving Ener gy Storing Food & Sa ving Energy  • Locatethefreezerinthecoolestpar tofthe room, out of direct sunlight, and aw ay from heatingductsorregisters. Donotplacethe freezer ne xt to heat-producing appliances such as a range, o ven, or dishw asher . If this is not pos[...]

12 Ice Service If your freez er has an automatic icemaker , it will provide a sufficient supply of ice f or nor mal use. Duringtheinitialstar tupofyourfreezer ,howe ver , no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automaticicemak ersarealsooptional accessories that may be installed[...]

13 Care & Cleaning Pr otecting your in vestment CA UTION • Pull the freezer straight out to move it. Shifting it fr om side to side may damage ooring. • Damp objects stic k to cold metal surfaces. Do not touc h refrig erated surfaces with wet or damp hands. NO TE •  T ur ningthefreezertemper aturecontrolto“OFF[...]

14 W arranty Inf ormation Major Appliance W arranty Information Y our appliance is covered b y a one year limited warr anty . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any par ts of this appliance that prove to be defectiv e in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained [...]

15 Solutions T o Common Pr oblems TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this Freezer. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER OPERATION Freezer does not run. * Freezer is plugged into a circ[...]

16 Solutions T o Common Pr oblems PROBLEM Bubbling or gurgling sound, * Refrigerant (used to cool Freezer is circulating throughout the system. * This is normal. Vibrating or rattling noise. * Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. * Level the Freezer. Refer to "LEVELING" in the "FIRST STEPS" sect[...]