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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–12
Defrosting Instructions
Upright—Manual Defrost
Models:
FUM13, FUM14, FUM17,
FUM21
(for Manual Defrost Models) . . . . . . . . . . .9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Starting the Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Upright—No-Frost Models:
FUF12, FUF12S, FUF14,
FUF14S, FUF17, FUF17C,
FUF17S, FUF20, FUF20S,
FUF21, FUF21S
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the Freezer . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .14–16
Normal Operating
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Chest—Manual Defrost Models:
FCM5, FCM7, FCM9, FCM15,
FCM20, FCM25
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Production Registration for
Congélateur
d’aliments
Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20
Production Registration for
Customers in the U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
La section française commence à la page 25
Congelador
de alimentos
Manual del propietario
y instalación
La sección en español empieza en la página 43
Model number: _____________________
Serial number: _____________________
You can find them on a plate either on
the upper left wall inside the freezer
(Upright models) or on the left exterior
wall (Chest models).
297252000 162D9627P010 49-60567 06-08 JR
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DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
Refrigerants
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which
freezers are still dangerous…even if they will sit for
under federal law must be removed prior to product
“just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions
product, check with the company handling the
below to help prevent accidents.
disposal about what to do.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
ITake off the doors.
ILeave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type
plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize
the possibility of electric shock hazard from this
appliance.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified from the outlet.
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
grounded.
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
When moving the freezer away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
The freezer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the operation of your freezer.
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Starting the Freezer
Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning).
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Connect cord to power outlet.
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On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the OFF position.
Make sure the temperature control is set at 4.
Allow freezer to operate for at least four hours before placing food inside.
On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the ON position.
Temperature Control
For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the
freezer to cool down completely. The freezer
will run continuously for the first several
hours. Foods that are already frozen may be
placed in the freezer after the first few hours
of operation. Unfrozen food should NOT be
placed in the freezer until it has operated for
4 hours. Allow several hours after each one-
step adjustment for the freezer temperature
to stabilize.
When loading the freezer, freeze only
3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of
space at a time. Distribute packages evenly
throughout the freezer. It is not necessary to
turn the control knob to a colder setting while
freezing food.
Turning the control to OFF stops the cooling
process but does not shut off power to the
freezer.
Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and some Upright models)
The electromechanical temperature control
is preset to give satisfactory food storage
temperatures. It is adjustable to provide a
range of temperatures. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize between
adjustments.
The electromechanical temperature control is
on the outside left on the chest models and
inside the freezer on upright models.
Electronic Temperature Control (some Upright Frost-Free models)
This electronic temperature control is located on
the front of the freezer door. The temperature is
factory-preset to provide satisfactory food
storage temperatures. To adjust the temperature
setting, press Colder to decrease temperatures
and Warmer to increase temperatures. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize
between adjustments.
This electronic control has a temperature
alarm feature. If the inside temperature
exceeds 23°F. An alarm will sound if the
freezer temperature reaches unsafe levels.
The alarm operates on household electricity.
If the power fails, the alarm will not perform.
When the freezer is initially plugged in, the
red Hi Temp light will come on and a buzzer
will sound. The indicator light will stay on until
the freezer temperature reaches 23°F or
below. To silence the buzzer, push Alarm
Reset. If the temperature in the freezer goes
above 23°F for any reason, the Hi Temp light
will come on and the buzzer will sound every
hour until the temperature is below 23°F. To
silence the buzzer, push Alarm Reset.
To turn the freezer off, press Warmer until the
display reads “0.” To turn the freezer on, press
Colder until the display shows “4” or the desired
setting.
To lock the controls, press Alarm Reset for
3 seconds. The display will read “L.” To unlock
the controls, press Alarm Reset for 3 seconds.
The display will read “U” and then display
the current temperature.
If an “E” appears on the display, contact your
authorized service technician for repair. The
freezer will continue to run until serviced.
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About the operation of your freezer.
Convertible Freezer/Refrigerator (some Upright Frost-Free models)
The convertible model can operate as either a The temperature on this model is preset. To
refrigerator or a freezer. The selection is made adjust the temperature, push the UP button
using the switch at the back of the unit
marked F and R. With the switch in the F
for warmer and the DOWN button for cooler
temperatures. Allow several hours for the
position, the freezer controls below this switch temperature to stabilize between
and to the left become active. With the switch adjustments.
in the R position, the refrigerator controls
When in the refrigerator mode, the Freeze
below this switch and to the right become
Control Feature maintains proper interior
active. Placing the switch in the middle
refrigerator temperature even if placed in an
position will turn off the unit completely and
area where the temperature is 10°F (-12°C).
will disable all cooling functions.
High-Temp Alarm Switch (on some models)
An alarm will sound if the freezer
CAUTION: Adding more than 3 pounds
(1.5 kg) of warm food per cubic foot of
freezer capacity can trigger the alarm.
temperature reaches unsafe levels. The
alarm operates on household electricity. If
the power fails, the alarm will not perform.
To activate the alarm, set the switch to the
ON position.
An ON/OFF switch allows the temperature
alarm to be deactivated if desired. The freezer
is shipped with the switch in the OFF position.
After the freezer has run long enough to
lower the temperature, you may set the
switch to the ON position.
To deactivate the alarm, set the switch to
the OFF position.
Located on back of lid.
Indicator
Lights
On/Off
Switch
Electronic Temperature Alarm (some Electronic Chest models)
This feature is designed to provide a warning
if the inside temperature reaches an unsafe
level. The Temp Alarm feature operates on
household electricity. It will not function if
household electricity is interrupted.
red light will blink and the buzzer will sound.
To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM OFF
button. The indicator light will continue to
blink until a safe freezing temperature is
again reached. If the problem is not solved
within twelve (12) hours, the buzzer will turn
on again. If the ALARM OFF button is not
pressed, the buzzer will turn itself off
When the freezer is initially plugged in, the
red Temp Alarm indicator light blinks. The
indicator light will continue to blink until the
freezer has reached a safe freezing
temperature. If a malfunction causes an
unsafe temperature inside the freezer, the
automatically after 48 hours, but the red
Temp Alarm light will continue to blink.
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Power-On Light (on some models)
The Power-On Light indicates that the freezer The light glows even when the temperature
is properly connected to the electrical power.
control is turned off.
Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models)
The key for the spring-loaded lock is
automatically ejected–key will not remain in
lock in either the open or closed position.
Keep the key out of reach of children and
away from the freezer.
Freezer Shelves (on some models)
The spacers (on some models) are used to
secure the shelves during shipping. Remove
and discard the spacers.
Small objects are a choke hazard to
children.
Tilt-Out Shelf (some Upright models)
This shelf is located inside on the freezer door
and provides additional storage space. To
access an item, tilt the top of the “basket”
shelf down.
Slide-Out Basket (some Upright models)
A slide-out basket provides separate storage
space for items that are difficult to store on
shelves. It is located at the bottom of the
freezer. To remove this basket, pull out and
lift up.
Interior Light
The interior light comes on when the freezer
door is opened. To replace the bulb, set the
temperature control to OFF and unplug
the electrical cord. Replace the bulb by
unscrewing it from the fixture. Replace
with the same size and wattage.
Upright Models
Adjustable Shelves (Upright models)
The adjustable shelves can be moved to
different levels within the freezer. To move the
shelf, grasp the shelf and push to either the
right or the left to disengage the ends of the
shelf from placement holes in the freezer. Tilt
the shelf to release the other side. To install
the shelf, reverse these directions.
Some models will have glass shelves and
some models will have wire shelves.
Wire Shelf
Placement Holes
Glass Shelf
Placement Holes
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About the operation of your freezer.
Adjustable Door Bins (some Upright models)
The adjustable door bins provide flexible
storage space. The number of bins varies by
model.
Crispers (some Upright models)
The crispers are designed for storing fruits,
vegetables and other fresh produce. Items
should be washed and drained well before
placing in the crisper drawers.
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One of the crisper drawers comes equipped
with a Humidity Control. This allows you to
control the humidity within that crisper. This
can extend the life of fresh vegetables that
keep best in high humidity.
Hi
Soft Freeze Zone (some Upright models)
The Soft Freeze Zone is specifically for foods
such as ice cream. It is designed to maintain
a higher temperature than the rest of the
freezer.
Basket Divider (some Upright models)
Organize your freezer basket by using
the basket dividers supplied. To change
the location, rotate the divider in a
divider with the center of the line in the
bottom of the basket as shown in the figure.
Rotate the divider clockwise until it snaps into
counterclockwise direction and pull up until it place.
is free from the basket. Align the center of the
Wire Shelf Bookend (some Upright models)
Use these handy bookends to keep various
boxed items stored neatly in your freezer.
To adjust the location, simply unsnap the
bookend from the wire shelf and snap into
the next desired location.
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Defrosting instructions. (for Manual Defrost models)
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In most climates, defrosting will be necessary To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or
only about twice a year.
wood spatula or scraper.
To have your freezer operate most
efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2 ″
(13 mm) of frost to accumulate on the
shelves.
Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged
instrument as it may damage or scratch
the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in
defrosting your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
Turn the temperature control to OFF and
b. Some Chest models have a defrost
water drain at the front and a hose
adapter that is packaged in a bag in
the bottom of the freezer. Remove
the drain cap on the front of the
freezer, insert the hose connector
and attach the hose. Remove the
drain plug inside the cabinet.
1 unplug the freezer.
Remove all food and place it in
2 corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic
coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers
for insulation as needed.
With the door/lid open, use pans of
3 hot water to speed loosening of frost.
NOTE: Water may drip from the
back flange of the lid cover during
defrosting. This is normal. Ice builds
up in the lid insulation when the lid is
open for adding or removing food,
and melts during the defrosting
operation.
Remove large pieces before they melt.
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.
Sponge excess water from the bottom
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overflowing.
After defrosting, clean the inside of the
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7 a. On Upright models, be sure to replace
Drain Hose
the drain plug and return the drain
tube to its position. Replace the
base grille.
4 a. Some Upright models have a hose
adapter and a drain hose behind the
base grille which carry the defrost
water out from the freezer. Remove
the base grille; then remove the drain
plug and let the defrost water drain
into a pan.
b. On Chest models, replace the drain
plug inside the cabinet and the cap
on the defrost drain. Fold over and
dry the gasket on the hinge side of
the lid.
Plug in the freezer. Return the
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position and return food to the freezer.
To remove the base grille (on some
models), remove the two Phillips-head
screws and pull the grille away from
the freezer.
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Care and cleaning of the freezer.
Cleaning Your Freezer
IOutside. Protect the paint finish. The finish
IInside. Clean the inside of your freezer at
least once a year. We recommend that the
freezer be unplugged before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the
vicinity of switches, lights or controls.
on the outside of the freezer is a high
quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper
care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free
for years. Apply a coat of appliance polish
wax when the freezer is new and then at
least twice a year. Appliance polish wax
also works well to remove tape residue
from freezer surfaces.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution–about a tablespoon of baking
soda to a quart of water. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry. Do not use
cleaning powders or other abrasive
cleaners. DO NOT wash removable parts in
a dishwasher.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with appliance
polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the freezer with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach,
or cleaners containing bleach.
An open box of baking soda in the freezer
will absorb stale freezer odors. Change the
box every three months.
CAUTION: Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. DO NOT touch interior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
CAUTION: Care should be taken in moving
the freezer away from the wall. All types of
floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces.
CAUTION: Freezer must be unplugged to
avoid electrical hazard from power source
when defrosting unit.
Some upright freezers are frost-free and
defrost automatically, but should be
cleaned occasionally.
No Defrosting (on No-Frost models)
You never have to defrost your new No-Frost
freezer. It has been pre-set at the factory to
defrost itself automatically.
During defrosting, a slight noise may be
noticed if the door is opened while the freezer
is in the automatic defrosting cycle.
Package labels always remain clearly legible,
and packages will remain easy to separate
and remove.
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To Remove the Freezer Door (on Non-Electronic Control Upright models)
Plastic Hinge
Cover
Hinge
Remove the plastic hinge cover by either
To replace the doors, reverse the order of the
above instructions.
1 lifting it off or folding it back (depending
Screws
on model).
CAUTION: It is very important that all hinge
screws are securely tightened to ensure a
secure assembly and prevent hinge slippage.
Remove the screws holding the hinge
2 to the top of the cabinet using a
Top Hinge
screwdriver, 5/16″ socket driver or wrench
(depending on model).
(on some models)
Remove the top hinge from the cabinet
3 and lift the door up and off the lower
hinge pin. Set the door aside.
Remove the two screws from the bottom
4 hinge.
To Remove the Freezer Door (on Electronic Control Upright models)
The hinge screws are tamperproof.
Please have an authorized service
technician remove the door.
Lid Removal (on Chest models)
See lid removal instructions on either the
back of the cabinet or the hinge label.
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