User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AFFC1466DW

[. . . ] Use & Care Manual Frost-Free Chest Freezer Product Registration Energy Saving Ideas Important Safety Instructions First Steps Setting the Temperature Control Freezer Optional Features Care and Cleaning Power Failure/Freezer Failure Avoid Service Checklist Warranty 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7-8 9 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 216993100 (June 2004) Product Registration The information contained in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the Model No. of this freezer in the space provided below. __________________________________________________ Serial No. [. . . ] Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher. CAUTION CAUTION Never attempt to operate freezer without this shelf correctly installed as it will not have adequate air circulation to function properly. Wire Shelf Removal Slide top prongs of wire shelf out of their locating holes in the top side of the cabinet. Lift and slide shelf at an angle to guide it out from the locating slots at the bottom of the cabinet and remove. Reverse this procedure to reinstall the shelf. Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. 5 Power Failure/ Freezer Failure WARNING If leaving freezer lid open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the freezer lid open slightly, blocking it open if necessary. Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Secure all loose items, such as baskets, by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure to 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 if the freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice, " "Dairies, " or "Ice Cream Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice. If the freezer has stopped operating, see "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist Section of this manual. If you cannot solve the problem, call an authorized servicer immediately. If the freezer remains off for several hours, follow the directions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until the freezer is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Frozen Food Locker Plants. " NO TE NOTE Do not open freezer lid unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours. 6 Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Freezer does not run Before calling for service, review this list. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. [. . . ] Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc. , which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features). This warranty does not cover the following: 1. [. . . ]