Curtis FRF434 freezer
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1. Adjusting Your Freezer Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only It should not be recessed or built in Place the freezer on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded When moving the freezer never tilt it more than a 45 degree angle This could damage the compressor and the sealed system If the freezer is tilted let it stand in an upright position for at least 24 hours prior to plugging This is to allow the refrigerant to settle Proper Air Circulation To assure your freezer works at the maximum efficiency it was designed for you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation plumbing and electrical connections The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator Sides 4 102mm 102mm A 102mm English Electrical Requirement Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet 115 volts 15 amps outlet with proper grounding to power the freezer Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the freezer and may result in shock hazard Use of Extension Cord Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety haz ards under certain conditions If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot outlet that will accept2. English Food Storage Information Frozen Food Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer This will prevent unnecessary energy use When storing meats keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging All foods must be in packages which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in or out Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food Follow package or container instructions for proper storage Packaging Recommendations Plastic containers with air tight lids Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic wrap made from saran film Self sealing plastic bags Do not refreeze defrosted thawed foods It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear Boiling water gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off English Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning Cleaning and Maintenance Warning To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury Caution Before using cleaning products always read and follow manufacturer s instructions and warnings to avoid per
3. the plug The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance Install Limitations Do not install your freezer in any location not properly insulated or heated e g garage etc Your freezer was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55 Fahrenheit Select a suitable location for the freezer on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e g radiators baseboard heaters cooking appliances etc Any floor unevenness should be corrected English Freezer Features And Use Operating Your Freezer Once the freezer is in its proper place plug it in an electrical outlet having 115 volts and 15 amps Turn on power switch Power light will come on the green run light will be lit indicating that the freezer compressor is in operation Set the temperature on the temperature control knob 1 being the warmest and 7 being the coldest Initially set the temperature on 4 Place food inside the freezer After using the freezer for 24 hours set the freezer to your desired setting In case you unplug your freezer or experience an electrical outage allow 5 minutes before plugging it back in General Features Adjustable temperature dial see fig 1 Your freezer will automatically main tain the temperature level you select Note If the freezer has been The temperature control dial has 7 placed in a horizontal or
4. Manual Defrost Chest Freezer Congelateur Bahut a D givrage Manuel User Manual FRF434 Guide de l Utilisateur FRF434 A Quality Innovation Style MoreThan Go English SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read all of the instructions before using this appliance When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following 1 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide 2 This freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used See grounding instructions in the installation section 3 Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet 4 Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length the plug or the connector end 5 Unplug your freezer before cleaning or before making any repairs Note If for any reason this product requires service we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the service 6 Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your freezer 7 If your old freezer is not being used we recommend that you remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children 8 After your freezer is in operation do not touch the c
5. asy to use manual will guide you in getting the best Model number use of your freezer Remember to record the model and rl number serial number They are on a label in back of the freezer Date of purchase Staple your receipt to your manual You will need it to obtain warranty service English English Table Of Contents PAGE Safety Precautions Parts And Features Installing Your Freezer Unpacking Your Freezer Adjusting Your Freezer Proper Air Circulation Electrical Requirements Use of Extension Cords Install Limitations Freezer Features And Use a7 Operating Your Freezer General Features Food Storage Baskets Defrosting And Draining Food Storage Information Normal Operating Sounds Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning Cleaning and Maintenance Power Interruptions Vacation and Moving Care Troubleshooting Warranty Information English Parts And Features 4 Power on Indicator red 1 Temperature Control Adjustment 2 Vinyl Coated Wire Basket 5 Compressor on Indicator green ior Drain Dial rior 3 English Installing Your Freezer Unpacking Your Freezer 1 Remove all packaging material This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and outside 2 Inspect and remove any remains of packing tape or printed materials before powering on the freezer
6. ible damage to the sealed system could occur 11 English TroubleShooting Freezer Does Not Operate Check if thermostat control is not in the 0 position Check if freezer is plugged in Check if there is power at the ac outlet by checking the circuit breaker Wait for 30 40 minutes to see whether freezer will start Compressor cycle must be complete to operate Food temperature appears too warm Frequent door openings Allow time for recently added warm food to reach freezer temperature Check gaskets for proper seal Clean condenser coils for models with exposed condenser coils Adjust temperature control to colder setting Food temperature is too cold If temperature control setting is too cold adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust 12 English 13 Freezer runs too frequently This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time Check gasket for proper seal Check to see if doors are completely closed Check freezer compartment for blockage from frozen food packages containers etc Freezer has an odor Interior needs cleaning Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors
7. old surfaces in the freezer compartment particularly when hands ore damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces 9 Do not refreeze foods which have been thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 reads You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable discard it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and re freezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of its eating quality as you can 10 This refrigerator should not be recessed or built in an enclosed cabinet It is designed for freestanding installation only 11 Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Future Reference Please DANGER Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside Thank you for using our Igloo product This e
8. settings plus 0 1 is the warmest tilted position for any period 7 is the coldest Turning the dial to of time wait 24 hours before 0 stops cooling the freezer Set the Plugging the unit in dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs temperature control dial fig 1 Run English Food Storage Basket see fig 2 Your freezer has a basket Removable baskets allow you to store food more accessibly or you can remove them if not needed fig 2 Defrosting and Draining Defrost whenever the frost becomes 1 4 thick Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove the frost as it may damage the cooling coils A punctured coil will void the warranty Turn the temperature control to OFF position and unplug the unit Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the freezer door open For draining place a tray beneath the outer drain dial Turn the drain dial in a counter clockwise direction to remove see fig 3 This will let the water flow out into the tray When finished replace the drain dial and turn in a clockwise direction to close Note Monitor the container under the drain to avoid overflow Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical outlet Reset the temperature control to the desired setting fig 3
9. sonal injury or product damage General Prepare a cleaning solution of 3 4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water Use sponge or soft cloth dampened with the cleaning solution to wipe down your freezer Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth Do not use harsh chemicals abrasives ammonia chlorine bleach concentrated detergents solvents or metal scouring pads SOME of these chemicals may dissolve damage and or discolor your freezer Door Gaskets Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal 10 English Power Interruptions Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs When power has been restored replug power cord to AC outlet If outage is for a prolonged period inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer Clean freezer before reusing Vacation and Moving Care For long vacations or absences empty food from freezer move the temperature DIAL to the 0 position and clean the door gaskets according to General cleaning section Prop doors open so air can circulate inside When moving always move the freezer vertically Do not move with the unit lying down Poss
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