Frigidaire FFC0513D, Use And Care Manual

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First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

Installation

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
• The freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed

110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer
operation.  Additional compressor heaters are not recommended.

• Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 4 inch (101.6 mm)

space
on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

Leveling 

(Some models)

The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor
must be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. 

NOTE:

 It is VERY

IMPORTANT for your freezer to be level in order to function properly. If the freezer
is not leveled during installatioin, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal
properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.

Cleaning

• Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent

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 water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. 

DO NOT REMOVE THE

SERIAL PLATE.

Setting the
Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

•

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely.  The
freezer will run continuously for the first several hours.  Foods that are already
frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation.  Unfrozen
foods should NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours.

• When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer

space at one time.  Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the
freezer. It is not necessary to turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing
foo

d.

Temperature Control

The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on
the front outside wall on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to pro-
vide satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is
adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a
colder temperature is desired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLD-
EST and allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Freezer Optional
Features

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key 

(Some models)

This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring that stored food is secure.  To
lock or unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn. The key pops out
of the lock after it has been turned.

Defrost Drain

The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and
cleaning. See "Defrosting" in Care and Cleaning Section.

Turn
Left To
Raise

Turn
Right To
Lower

Leveling Leg

Cold Control