User manual FRIGIDAIRE FC525C

[. . . ] Ensure that the freezer is not resting on the power supply cable. Before servicing or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply. Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside the appliance. Your appliance contains an environmentally friendly natural gas, isobuthane (R600a). [. . . ] This function can be de-activated any time by pressing button (D) again. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. Never insert a discarded plug into a socket. Alarm If the freezer temperature is not sufficiently low, the alarm will beep and the red light will come on. Press button (D) to switch the sound off. The red light remains on as long as the temperature in the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting. The alarm can be due to: Insertion of a large amount of fresh food. A defect in the system, see chapter "What to do if. . . ". First use Before first use, the freezer should be cleaned inside, see chapter "Care and cleaning". The red light will also switch on and the alarm will beep, since the temperature inside the freezer is not yet sufficiently low for food storage. Press button (D) to switch the alarm off. The red light will normally switch off after several hours. Only place food inside the freezer once the red light has switched off. Storage baskets Hang the baskets on the upper edge (X) or place the stackable baskets inside the freezer (Y). Turn and fix the handles for these two positions, as shown in the drawings. Switch on-off Switch on the freezer Turn the thermostat knob to a postion between and . Spare baskets can be obtained from Frigidaire. The illustrations on this page show how many baskets can be placed in the various freezer models. Switch off the freezer Turn the thermostat knob to the Off position. Opening and closing the lid As the lid is fitted with a tightly closing seal, it will not reopen easily immediatedly after closing. Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid. Never pull the handle with immense force. Daily use Temperature adjustment To adjust the temperature of the freezer, proceed as follows: 4 EN Care and Cleaning Defrosting the freezer When the ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your freezer when there is little or no food inside. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Remove the contents of the freezer, wrap them in newspapers, and keep them in a cold place. The defrost water can be collected in a tray as shown in the drawing. Speed up defrosting by using the enclosed scraper to detach the ice from the appliance walls. Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly. Remember to replace the plug in the water drain. [. . . ] The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us. Electrolux Service Force Centre must undertake all service work under this guarantee Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. Exclusions Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic. [. . . ]