Frigidaire FFFU17M1QW, Use & Care Manual

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Drain Pan

Drain Tube

Figure 1

Drain

Pan

DrainTube

Figure 2

•  On chest models with a defrost drain

, 

place a shallow pan beneath the drain outlet 

(Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can 

be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor 

drain (Figure 3). If your 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 off the outside defrost 

drain plug (Figure 4).  

CARE AND CLEANING

Hose

Adaptor

Defrost

Drain

Plug

Figure 3

Drain

Plug

Figure 4

Defrost water will drain out. Check pan 

occasionally so water does not overflow. Replace 

the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.

•  On models without a defrost drain

, place 

towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom 

to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and 

fall. Remove towels and/or newspapers.

•  If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic 

scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, fill 

deep pans with hot water and place them on 

the freezer bottom. Close the freezer door. 

Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. 

Repeat this procedure if necessary.

Cleaning the Inside

After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the 

unit with a solution of 2 tbsp. (25 g) of baking 

soda in 1 qt. (1 l) warm water. Rinse and dry. 

Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth 

when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any 

electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda 

solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and 

warm water. Rinse and dry. 

Never

 use metallic 

scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, 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.
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 the tape already 

removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.