User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX PLFU1777DS

[. . . ] Use & Care Manual 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 5 5-6 7 8 9 - 10 11 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 216960000A (Mar 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. ___________________________________________________ Register Your Product Versión en español Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown left) should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products. This Owner's Guide provides operating instructions for your model. [. . . ] 5 Figure 1 OFF Temp Alarm - Upright Freezers Chest Models Upright Models Freezer Optional Features (continued) Blue Defrost button (Some Chest Models) IMPORTANT:It is time to defrost and clean the freezer when the blue defrost button is completely covered with frost. Power Cord Clamp The clamp prevents the power cord from being accidently unplugged. Remember when removing or replacing the electrical cord, to remove or replace the power cord clamp. Slide-Out Basket (upright models) The Slide-Out Basket, located at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the basket, pull out, and lift up. Security Lock with Pop-Out Key This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring that stored food is secure. The key pops out of the lock after it has been turned. Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage. Adjustable Shelf (upright models) This shelf can be moved to one of two positions. Lift the shelf up and out to move to the desired position. Defrost Drain The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and cleaning. To access external drain tube on models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain. If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. · On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (Figure 3). If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 4). · On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch the frost. If the frost is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Repeat this procedure if necessary. Drain Pan Figure 1 U09 Models Only Drain Pan Drain Tube Figure 2 HOSE ADAPTOR DEFROST DRAIN PLUG Cleaning the Inside Figure 3 After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1. 136 litres) warm water. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts. Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher. Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Replace parts and food. 7 Power Failure/ Freezer Failure WARNING If leaving freezer door 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. [. . . ] Are not occasioned by either the manual disconnection of the electrical power within the premises of the owner or a general power failure. Occur even though the owner exercised reasonable care and diligence to save food per suggestions furnished with the appliance. In the U. S. A. , your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products, Inc. [. . . ]