Temperature Control

Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and Some Upright Models)

The electromechanical temperature control is located in- side the freezer on upright models, and on the left exterior wall on chest models (see figure 1). The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage tem- peratures. However, the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for

your personal satisfaction. To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control knob clockwise or counter clockwise. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

Figure 1

Standard Electronic Temperature Control (Some Up- right Frost Free Models)

The standard electronic temperature control is located outside the freezer (see Figure 1). Temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. To adjust the temperature setting, move the UP (∧) symbol for colder temperatures and DOWN (∨) symbol for warmer temperatures on the control panel. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

To turn off freezer, press DOWN (∨) symbol until display shows “1”. Press three more times until display shows “0”. To activate freezer, press UP (∧) three times until display shows “1” then press (∧) to desired setting.

To keep the temperature setting from being accidentally changed, the control may be locked. This is done by pressing “Alarm Reset” for 3 seconds. “L” will then appear on display. To unlock the control, press “Alarm Reset” for 3 seconds. For the first second, “U” will appear, and then the current temperature will appear.

every five minutes until the freezer temperature is below 23°F. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button.

•Door Ajar Alarm

This feature provides a warning if the the door is open for more than five minutes. There will be a beep every five seconds and the “Door Ajar” indicator will light up. Press “Alarm Reset” to turn the alarm off. The “Door Ajar” indicator will remain lit unril the door is closed.

If the door remains open for 15 minutes or more, the interior lamp will turn off.

Should an “E” appear on display, contact your authorized service technician for repair. Until changes are made, freezer will continue to run.

Deluxe Electronic Temperature Control (Some Upright Frost Free Models)

Refer to the Electronics Control Guide supplied when you purchase a deluxe electronic upright model. See Figure 3 for deluxe electronics control panel.

Upright Models

Figure 3

freezer optional features

NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these fea- tures, and their use and care.

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored

•Temp Alarm

This feature is designed to provide a warning if the inside temperature exceeds 23°F. “HI TEMP” feature operates on household electricity. It will not function if household electricity is interrupted.

Standard Electronic

Temperature Control

Figure 1

food is secure. To lock or unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock after it has been turned.

Slide-Out Basket (some upright models)

A Slide-Out Basket (some models), located at the bottom of the freezer, provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the

•When the freezer is initially plugged in, the red

“HI TEMP” indicator will be on and the buzzer will sound. The indicator light will stay on until the freezer temperature is below 23°F. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button.

•If a malfunction causes the temperature inside the freezer to rise above 23°F, the “HI TEMP” light will turn on and the buzzer will sound. The buzzer will sound

basket, pull out and lift up.

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.

FI5RST

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FFU14F7HW, FFH17F7HW, FFU21F5HW, FFU14F7HB, 297281400 specifications

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