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Read all instructions before using this freezer.

For Your  Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

Child Safety

Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after
the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.

A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play.  

See Proper

Freezer Disposal left.  Many communities have laws requiring you to take this safety
precaution.

Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.

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

appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-
prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances.
Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
(GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. 

DO NOT

 

use an extension cord or an adapter

plug.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.

Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage
is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage is high or
low, consult your power company for testing.

• To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not  plug the unit into

an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.

Other Precautions

• To defrost freezer, always unplug the unit first.
• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly

and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power

to other electrical components.

Important Safety
Instructions

© 2004  Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

                    Risk of child entrap-
m e n t .   C h i l d   e n t r a p m e n t   a n d
suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators or
freezer are still dangerous — even if they
will sit for “just a few days.”  If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

*Remove doors.

*Leave shelves in
   place so children
   may not easily
   climb inside.

Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock.  Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.  Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.

Summary of Contents for WFC0510DW1

Page 1: ... to 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 thi...

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: ...by Electrolux Home Products Inc We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products Inc servicer In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer...

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