Frigidaire FGCH25M8LW manual

P/N 297079200 (Feb 2006) READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRU CTIONS Prod uct Registr ation 2 2 3 - 4 2-3 4 4 - 6 7 - 8 8 9 - 1 0 11 Energy Sa v ing Ideas Impo r tant S afet y Inst ruction s First Steps Set t ing the T emper ature Con trol Fre ezer Optiona l Featu res Care a nd Clea ning P ow er F ailur e/Free z er F ail u re A v oid Se rvice Che c klist Wa[...]

2 Product Registration The information contained in this Use and Care Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new freezer. Record your Model and Serial Numbers Record the model number and serial number of this freezer[...]

3 Electrical Information These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly. • Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the freezer is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly in[...]

4 Base Panel Screws Hinge Screws Wire Cabinet Connector Clips Base Panel Door Connector Door Removal (Upright Models) • Unplug the unit • Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. • Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet, if required. • Unplug connector, if required, by holding the cabi[...]

5 Electromechanical Temperature Alarm (Audible Only or Audible with Warning Light) 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 elec[...]

6 Drop Front (Some Upright Models) The drop front, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate compartment for small irregular shaped items. Lift the front up and out to remove. Basket Divider (Some Upright Models) Small Item Shelf (Some Upright Models) Use this shelf to store several of your single-serving microwavable dinners or oth[...]

7 Care and Cleaning • Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. DO NOT touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. • The freezer must be unplugged (to avoid electrical hazard) from power source when defrosting the unit. Some upright and chest freezers are frost free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally. Betwe[...]

8 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 a[...]

9 A VOID SERVICE CHECKLIST PROBLEM Freezer does not run. * Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. * Temperature control is in the "OFF" position. * See Thermostat Setting. * Freezer may not be plugged in, or [...]

10 PROBL EM Bubbling or gurgling sound, * Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. * This is normal. Vibrating or rattling noise. * Freezer is not lev el. It rocks on the floor when it is mov ed slightly. * Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. * Floor is uneven or w eak. * Ensur[...]

11 Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty . For one year from your original date of pur chase, Electrolux will pay all costs for r epairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accor dance with the provided instruct[...]