Frigidaire EFRF314-C Owner's manual

Introduction..............................................................................

Parts and Features.................................................................

Important Safety Information............................................

Installing Your Freezer.........................................................

Freezer Features And Use..................................................

Troubleshooting.....................................................................

Product Speciﬁcations.........................................................

Limited Warranty...................................................................

Safety Precautions................................................................. 4

Proper Freezer Care And Cleaning.................................10

USA CANADA 1-800-

UPRIGHT FREEZER

EFRF314-C

Freezer is level sid e -to-side and

slightly elevated in front to assist

with door and drawer closing (front

should be higher than back)

2INTRODUCTION

WARNING

WARNING indicates apotentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result indeath or serious injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, oper-

ation or maintenance information which

is important but not hazard-related.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

Safety Deﬁnitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is

used to alert of potential personal injury

hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury

or death.

Safety Instructions

•DO NOT store or use gasoline, or

other ﬂammable liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance. Read

product labels for warnings regarding

ﬂammability and other hazards.

•DO NOT operate the refrigerator in

the presence of explosive fumes.

•Remove all staples from the carton.

Staples can cause severe cuts, and also

destroy ﬁnishes if they come in contact

withother appliances or furniture.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using

this appliance.

Child Safety

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic

bags, and any exterior wrapping material

immediately after the freezer is unpacked.

Children should

NEVER

use these items to

play. Cartons covered with rugs,

bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap

may become airtight chambers, and can

quickly cause suocation.

WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

Before you throw away your old

refrigerator or freezer:

*Take o the doors

*Leave the shelves in place so that

children may not easily climb inside.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3

This appliance must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP 110-115 VOLT 60 Hz

GROUNDED OUTLET. This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a

3-wire cord having a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that

is properly installed and grounded.

Avoid the use of an extension cord because it may overheat and cause a risk of

ﬁre. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord:

A. Use only 3-wire extension cords with 3-blade grounding plug.

B. The marked rating of an extension cord must be be equal to or greater than the

rating of this appliance.

C. It should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children intentionally.

Attempting any maintenance or cleaning:

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power

suply or disconnect at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or

switching o the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE: Pressing the Power ON/OFF button to an o position does not disconnect

the appliance from the power supply.

DANGER - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion, Flammable Refrigerant Used, To Be

Repaired Only By Trained Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.

CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Consult Repair

Manual/Owner's Guide Before Attempting To Service This Product. All Safety

Precautions Must be Followed.

CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Dispose Of Property In Accordance With

Federal Or Local Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant Used.

CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture Of Refrigerant Tubing;

Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. Flammable Refrigerant Used

WARNING!

Improper use of grounded wire can result in the risk of electric shock.

Consult a physician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety

feature by modifying the plug.

4SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Adjustable Temperature 2. Removable Shelf

Control

3. Door 4. Leveling Legs

PARTS & FEATURES 5

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.

Adjusting Your Freezer

• Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only. It should not be recessed

or built-in.

• Place the freezer on a surface 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 in. 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 freezer:

Sides……………4” (102mm)

Back..................4” (102mm)

Top....................4” (102mm)

6INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER

Operating Your Freezer

• Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an electrical outlet having 115 volts

and 15 amps.

• 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:

Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The

temperature control dial has 7 settings plus OFF. “1” is the warmest, “7” is the

coldest. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling the freezer. Set the dial to “4” and

allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

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.

Defrosting

• For most eﬃcient operation and minimum energy consumption, 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). Use only a plastic scraper. Do not use Mboiling water as it may damage

the unit.

• Remove frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.

• Turn the temperature control to OFF position and unplug the unit. Defrosting

usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster keep the freezer door open.

NOTE: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period

of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.

Control Panel

Varies by Model

FREEZER FEATURES AND USE 7

Defrost Drain

Place a narrow defrost pan (not included) in front of the freezer, gently slide the

defrost drain outward. Water that has accumulated at the bottom of the freezer

during defrosting will drain into the pan.

NOTE: Monitor the defrost pan to avoid overﬂow.

• When defrosting is complete, wipe the interior of the freezer with a soft cloth.

Plug in power cord back into the electrical outlet.

• Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.

• Return the food into the freezer.

Leveling Your Freezer

• Your freezer has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom corners

of your freezer. After properly placing your freezer in its ﬁnal position, you can

level your freezer.

• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to raise your

freezer or by turning them clockwise to lower your freezer. The freezer door will

close easier when leveling legs are extended.

Door Alignment

1. Remove the top hinge cover using a ﬂat head screw driver. Gently lift from the

rear of the hinge and slide forward.

2. Lossen the top hinge screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.

3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover by aligning the rear of the cover with the rear of the

hinge. Press ﬁrmly on the front of the cover until it snaps in place.

8FREEZER FEATURES AND USE

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.

These are some suggestions for safe storage:

• TV Dinners 3 - 4 Months

• Fresh Shrimp, scallops, crawﬁsh 3 - 6 Months

• Hamburger & stew meats 3 - 4 Months

• Ground Turkey, veal, pork 3 - 4 Months

• Chops 4 - 6 Months

• Steaks 6 - 12 Months

• Chicken or turkey, whole 1 year

FREEZER FEATURES AND USE

Cleaning And Maintenance

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.

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 OFF 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. Possible

damage to the sealed system could occur.

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 personal injury or product damage.

WARNING

If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled

or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing.

10PROPER FREEZER CARE AND CLEANING

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