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Summary of Contents for AFFC1526DW1

Page 1: ... First Steps 4 Setting the Temperature Control 5 Freezer Optional Features 5 6 Care and Cleaning 7 Power Failure Freezer Failure 8 Avoid Service Checklist 9 10 Warranty 11 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P N 216960000A Mar 2004 ...

Page 2: ...cts This Owner s Guide provides operating instructions for your model Use your freezer only as instructed in this Owner s Guide Energy Saving Ideas The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight Let hot foods coolto room temperature before placing in the freezer Overloading the freezer forces the compres...

Page 3: ...e even if you plan to discard the freezer 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...

Page 4: ...veling feet infront bubble higher so that the door closes easily when left halfway open To Level Chest Unit 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 ...

Page 5: ... see Figure 1 This feature is designed to provide a warning of a possible malfunction if the temperatureofthefood risestoa level unsafe for long term storage thebuzzerwill sound The red light if equipped willalso glow The TempAlarm feature operates on household electricity If power fails the alarm will not function An ON OFF switch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted The freeze...

Page 6: ...s This shelf can be moved to one of two positions Lift the shelf up and out to move to the desired position Defrost Drain The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and cleaning See Defrosting in Care and Cleaning Section Slide Aside Basket chest models This basket helps organize odd shaped items To reach other packages in the freezer slide the basket aside or lift...

Page 7: ...pen warm air may enter freezer Onchestmodels withadefrostdrain placeashallowpanortheDivider Drain Pan some models beneath the drain outlet Figure 2 A inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly intoafloor drain Figure 3 Ifyour model is not equipped with an adapter one can be purchased at most hardware stores Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer and pull offthe outside ...

Page 8: ... prevent damage In the moving vehicle securefreezer inan uprightposition and secureto prevent movement Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket or similar item If a power failure occurs frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours ifthe freezer is kept closed If the power failu re continues pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice intothe freezer every 24 hours Look inthe Yellow Pages un...

Page 9: ...ntly Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is opened Open the door less often Freezer door may be slightly open See OCCURRENCE Door Problems Temperature control is set too cold Turn the control knob to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted Clean or change gasket Leaks in the door seal will cause freezer...

Page 10: ...g wood or metal shims under part of the freezer Freezer is touching the wall Level the freezer or move freezer slightly Refer to Leveling in the First Steps section Weather 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 Moisture forms o...

Page 11: ...e performed by us or an authedzed Electrolux Home Products Inc sewP er In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER EXCLUSIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below 1 Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided...

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