Broich enterprises 216769900 User manual

Owner's Guide

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Your Owner's Guide

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

Freezer Tips

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14-17

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20-23

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36-37

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Packaging

Baked Goods

Dairy Products

Fruits

Meats

Prepared and Cooked Foods

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches

Vegetabies

More Foods to Freeze

Foods Not Recommended for Freezing

Retail Cuts of Beef

Retail Cuts of Pork

216769900

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Your Owner's Guide The information in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly

operate and care for your product, The Freezer -rips Section will help you

produce favorable results when freezing food, 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. and Serial No. of this freezer in the spaces provided below,

Model No,

Serial No,

The self-addressed PRODU¢'TREGISTRATIONCARD (shown left) should be filled in

completely, signed, and returned to Electrolux Home Products,

Energy Saving ideas , The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat

producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.

o Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in freezer, Overloading

the freezer forces compressor to run longer, Foodsthat freeze too slowly may

lose quality, or spoil.

• Besure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in

the freezer, This cuts down on frost build-up inside freezer,

o Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper

toweling, Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less

efficient,

• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches,

Remove as many items needed at one time, and close door assoon as possible,

Important Safety

Instructions

_'!VArI±11_tL_II_[_l Proper Freezer

Disposal

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and

suffocation are not problems of the past,

Junked or abandoned freezers are still

dangerous-- even if they will sit for "just

a few days," If you are getting rid of your

old freezer, please follow the instructions

below to help prevent accidents,

BEFOREYOU THROW AWAY YOUR

OLD FREEZER:

"Remove doors,

"Leaveshelvesin

place so children

may not easily

climb inside,

F'!_kv_v!±!;t _11_[Ic Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock, Do not usean extension

cord or an adapter plug, Do not remove

any prong from the power cord,

Grounding type

wall receptacle

not under

any circumstances

cut, remove,

or bypass

the grounding prong

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or anyother appliance, Readproduct labelsfor flammability and other warnings,

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any, exterior wrapping material immediately

after freezer is unpacked, Children should never use these items for play,,

Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may,

become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation,

°A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play,,Remove the

freezer door when not in use, even if you plan to discard the freezer, Marly

communities have laws requiring you to take this safety precaution,

• Remove and discard any,spacers used to securethe shelves during shipping,

Small objects are a choke hazard to children,

[,.,v,v.._:i_lt_[_ Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the

design of this freezer will operate properly.

, Refer to seria[ plate for correct e[ectrica[ rating. The power cord of the

appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against

shock hazards, It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-

prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker, The

receptacle must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and

local codes and ordinances, Consult a qualified electrician, Receptacles

protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters(GFCI) are NOT RECOM-

MENDED, DO NOT use an extension cord, or an adapter pJug.

, If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may,be affected,

Operating freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor, Such damage

isnot covered under the warranty, Ifyou suspect your household voltage ishigh

or low, consult your power company for testing,

• To prevent freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the unit into

an outlet controlled by a wall switch, or the pull cord.

, Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner,

Other Precautions

Never unplug freezer by pulling on the power cord, Always grip the plug firmly,,

and pull straight out from receptacle,

Turning the control to OFFturns off the compressor, but does not disconnect

power to other electrical components,

Installation

DISCARD IH (4) CRAIlNG

SCREWSAND (2) WOOD BASES

Unpackinft and Leveling - Upright Freezers

SCREWS

l HINGE COVER

Hinge Cover and Screws

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

Installation

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet,

• Forthe most efficient operation, freezer should be located where surrounding

temperatures will not exceed 110'F (4YC), Temperatures of 32'F (0'C)and

below will NOT affect freezer operation, Additional compressor heaters are

not recommended,

oAI/owspace aroundthe unit for good air circulation, Leavea 3 inch (75 ram)space

on all sides of freezer, for adequate circulation,

Leveling

Freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must

be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. Check the cabinet with a level

from side to side. After discarding crating screws and wood base, level the freezer

cabinet.

Once leveled, slightly raise adjustment of front feet, so door closes easily

when opened about halfway,

Cleaning

• Wash any removable parts, and the interiorand exteriorwith mild detergent

and warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces,

o Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the

appliance surface when removing adhesive labels, Any glue left from tape or

energy label carl be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent,

or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed, Do not

remove serial plate,

Upright Freezer Door Removal:

/f door must be removed:

1. Lift up plastic hinge cover, and fold back.

2. Use a Phillips<bscrewdriver to loosen and retighten screws on the top hinge, to

ensure a secure assembly, and prevent hinge slippage.

3. Remove top hinge from cabinet, and lift door off the lower hinge pin.

4. After door isremoved, remove the two screws from bottom hinge.

5. To replace door, reverse above order.

To allow door to

close and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front

of shelves,

Shelf Fronl

Setting the

Temperature Controm

Cool Down Period

o For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely.

Freezerwill run continuously for the first several hours, Foods that are already

frozen may be placed in freezer after the first few hours of operation, Unfrozen

foods should NOT be loaded into freezer until freezer has operated for 4 hours,

When loading freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of

freezer space at one time, Evenly distribute packages to be frozen throughout

freezer, It isnot necessaryto turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing

food,

Temperature Control

The temperature control is located inside the freezer compartment, The tem-

perature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures,

However, the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of tempera-

tures for your personal satisfaction, If a colder temperature is desired, turn the

temperature control knob toward COLDESTand allow several hours for tem-

peratures to stabilize between adjustments,

Freezer Optional

Features

POWER ON

Power On Light

IA_RM

TEMP

MONITOR

O_F POWER ON 1

Temp Alarm

Plunger

Super Freeze/SuperDefrost

Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below, Become familiar

with these features, and their use and care,

Power On Light

The Power Or] Light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to electrical

power, The light glows evenwhen the temperature control isturned to OFF. If the

light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run" section inthe Avoid Service Checklist

Temp Alarm

This feature is designed to provide warning of a possible malfunction, The Temp

Alarm Switch is located in the base panel, This feature operates on household

electricity. If power fails, the alarm will not perform. ]-he ON/OFFSwitch allows

you to turn off Temp Alarm when not wanted,

The freezer isshipped with Temp Alarm in the OFFposition, After freezer has run

long enough to lower the temperature, activate Temp Alarm by pressing eraserend

of a pencil into the hole marked ON, moving the rocker switch, Toturn off alarm,

depress the OFFSwitch, TheTern) Alarm should beturned to the OFFposition when

defrosting freezer,

If alarm sounds, be sure freezer is properly leveled, and the door closes freely and

sealsproperly, If a technical problem issuspected, call an authorized servicer

immediately,

Super Freeze

When the Super Freeze Switch is ON, freezer will run continuously to reach the

coldest possible temperatures. Use this feature prior to adding large quantities of

unfrozen foods. (Not to exceed 3 pounds per cubic foot of freezer space.) ]-his

switch must be manually returned to the OFFposition when not needed.

Super Defrost

Note: The Temp Alarm should be turned off when freezer is being defrosted,

Freezerwill defrost in afraction of the time usually needed when using Super Defrost

feature, To defrost, remove all food, and follow these steps:

1, Pull out Super Defrost Switch, located behind lower part of door, Leavedoor

open while defrosting, Freezerwill not defrost with door closed,

2, After defrosting is completed, push in Super Defrost button to restart

compressor,

3, Turn on Temp Alarm after freezer has reached freezing temperatures,

Freezer Optional

Features @ontinued)

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Security Lock

Slide-Out Basket

TheSlide4)ut Basket, located at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage

space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves, Toremove basket, pull

out and lift up.

Juice Can Rack

The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door is specially ridged to store juice cans, and

prevent them from rolling out of the shelf,

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food issecure. To lock

or unlock freezer, push key into the lock, and turn, ]-he key pops out of the lock

after it has been turned,

Interior Ught

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace light bulb,

turn temperature control to OFF,and unplug electrical cord, Replaceold bulb with

a bulb of the same wattage,

Power Cord Clamp

This clamp prevents the power cord from being accidently unplugged. Remember

when removing or replacing electrical cord, to also remove or replace power cord

clamp.

Adjustable Shelf

This shelf carl be moved to one of two positions. Lift shelf up and out to move to

desired position,

Defrost Drain

The Defrost Drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and

cleaning, See "Defrosting" in the Care and Cleaning section,

Fast Freezing Shelves

These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly, and allow cold air to

constantly circulate throughout freezer, Do not usesharp metal objests such asice

picksor scrapersto clean these shelves, Thiscould damage shelvesand reduce their

cooling ability, These shelves are not adjustable,

Care and Cleaning

Damp objects stick to

cold metal surfaces. Do not touch metal

surfaces with wet or damp hands.

DRAUN

TUBE

Defrost Drain

NEVERusemetallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions

on any surface,

Between Defrostings

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.

Scrape with a pulling motion, Never use a metal instrument to remove frost,

Defrosting

It is important to defrost and clear] freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has

accumulated, Frostmay tend to accumulate faster on upper part of freezer due to

warm, moist air entering freezer when door isopened. Removefood and leavedoor

open when defrosting freezer, ForSuper Defrost, see "Freezer Optional Features,"

, On models with a defrost drain, remove drain plug on inside floor of freezer

bypulling straight out, Toaccessexternal drain tube on models with a basepanel,

first remove the two screws from base panel,

Locate drain tube near left center under freezer, Placea shallow pan under drain

tube, Defrost water will drain out, Check pan occasionally, so water does not

overflow, Replace drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed,

Remember, if drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer,

Care and Cmeaning

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If frost issoft, remove using a plastic scraper. If frost isglazed and hard, fill deep

pans with hot water, and place them on freezer bottom, Closefreezer door, Frost

should softer] in about 15 minutes, Repeatthis procedure if necessary,

Cleaning the Inside

Wash inside surfaces of freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda

in one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinseand dry. Besure to wring excesswater

out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical

parts.

Wash removable parts and door gasket with the baking soda solution mentioned

above, or mild detergent and warm water, Rinseand dry, Do not wash removable

parts in a dishwasher,

Cleaning the Outside

Wash cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinsewell and wipe dry

with a clean soft cloth, Replace freezer parts and food,

_'!_v#I-'_=tllI_ILII If leaving freezer door

open while or] vacation, make certain

that children cannot get into freezer

and become entrapped,

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short Vacations: Leave freezer operating during vacations of one to three

weeks,

long Vacations: If freezer will not be used for several months, remove all food,

turn temperature control to OFF, and unplug power cord, Clean and dry, interior

thoroughly, Leavefreezer door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary,,to

prevent odor and mold growth,

Moving: Disconnect power cord plug from wall outlet, Remove foods, then

defrost and clear] freezer. Secureall loose items such asbasepanel, baskets, and

shelves bytaping them securely in place to prevent damage. Keepfreezer door

closed. In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position, and secure

to prevent movement. Also protect outside of freezer with a blanket, or similar

item.

Power Failure/

Freezer Failure

NOTE: Do not open freezer door

unnecessarily if power is cut off due to

electrical failure,

If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if

freezer is kept closed, If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds

of dry ice into freezer every 24 hours, Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice,"

"Dairies," or "Ice Cream Manufacturers" for local dry,ice suppliers, Always wear

gloves, and usecaution when handling dry, ice,

If freezer has stopped operating, see "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid

ServiceChecklist of this manual, Ifyou cannot solve the problem, call an authorized

servicer immediately,

Do not open freezer door unnecessarily, If freezer remains off for several hours,

follow directions above for the useof dry ice during a power failure, If necessary,

take food to a local locker plant until freezer isready to operate, Look in the Yellow

Pages under "Frozen Food Locker Plants,"

Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list, It ma}i save you time and expense, This

list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship

or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE

FREEZER DOES NOT RUN

SOLLJTmON

Temperature control is in the OFF position, See Setting the Temperature Control

Check to be sure freezer is NOT plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt, If you

are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician,

Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose Make sure plug is tightly pushed into

electrical outlet,

House fuse has blown, or circuit breaker has tripped Check/reset circuit breaker, or replace

fuse with 15 amp. time delay fuse

Power outage, Check house lights, Call local electric company,

Freezer runs too much, or too long. Room or outside weather is hot, It is normal for freezer to work harder under these conditions.

Freezer had recently been disconnected for a period of time, Freezer requires 4 hours to cool

down completely,

Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently, Warm food will cause freezer

to run more, until desired temperature is reached,

Door is kept open too long, or too frequently, Warm air enters the freezer every time door

is opened, Open door less often.

Temperatures inside freezer are too

cold.

Temperatures inside freezer are too

warm,

Freezer door may be slightly open, See Occurrence section "Door Problems,"

Temperature control is set too cold, Turn control knob to a warmer setting, Allow several

hours for temperature to stabilize,

Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted, Clean or change gasket, Leaks in door

seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature,

Temperature control is set too cold, Turn control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours

for the temperature to stabilize,

Temperature control is set too warm, Turn control to a colder setting, Allow several hours

fnr temperature to stabilize,

Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently, Warm air enters freezer every time

door is opened, Open door less often,

Door may be open slightly, See Occurrence section "Door Problems,"

Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently, Wait until freezer has

had a chance to reach its selected temperature,

Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time Freezer requires 4 hours to cool

down completely

Temperature of external freezer

surface is warm. Exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30'F warmer than room temperature, This is normal

while compressor works to remove warm air from the inside freezer cabinet,

OCCURRENCE SOLUTION

SOUND AND NOISE

Louder sound levels when Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures, They require

freezer is on. a high speed compressor, When surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the

compressor running while it cools the interior,

Louder sound levels when compressor Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle, This is normal, Sound

comes on. will level off, or disappear as freezer continues to run.

Popping or cracking sound when Metal parts expand and contract, as do hot water pipes, This is normal, Sound will level off

compressor comes on. or disappear as freezer continues to run,

Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system, This is normal,

boiling.

Vibrating or rattling noise. Freezer is not level, It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, Re-level freezer, or move

freezer slightly, Refer to "Leveling" in First Steps.

Freezer is touching the wall, Re-level freezer, or move freezer slightly, Refer to "Leveling"

in Fir:_tSteps

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST

INSIDE FREEZER

Moisture forms on inside freezer walls, Door is slightly open, See Occurrence section "Door Problems,"

Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently, Open door less often,

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST

OUTSIDE FREEZER

Moisture forms on outside of

freezer.

Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal,

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from

outside, See Occurrence section "Door Problems."

ODOR IN FREEZER

DOOR PROBLEMS

Door will not close.

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

Interior needs to be cleaned, Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.

Foods with strong odors are in freezer. Cover food tightly,

Freezer is not level, It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, This condition can force

the cabinet out of square, and misalign door,

Light bulb is burned out, Follow directions under "Interior Light" in Freezer Features,

No electric current is reaching the freezer, See "Freezer Does Not Run,"

BROICH FREEZER WARRANTY

'Your product is protected by this warranty

WARRANTY BROICH, THROUGH ITSAUTHORIZED

PERmOD SERVICERS, W&L:

Payall costs for _epairing or replacing any parts of this

FULL ONE:YEAR appliance which prove to be defective in workmanship

WARRANTY or material,

LIMITED 2ND -5TH

YEARWARRANTY

(Sealed System)

LIMmTED

WARRANTY

(Applicable to the

State of Alaska)

For one ',/earfFofn

original purchase date

During the second

through fifth years

from original purchase

date

Time periods listed

above

Repair orreplace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration

System (compressor, condenser, evaporator, dryer and

tubing) which prove to be defective in workmanship or

material, and provide the labor to install such part,

All of the provisions of the full and limited warranties

above and the exclusions listed below apply,

THE CONSUMER W&L BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Costs of service calls that are listed under

NORMAL RESPONSIB&mES OF THE CON-

SUMER,*

Diagnostic costs and any l en]owH, transportation

and reinstallation costs which are required because

of service, All costs for labor, parts and

transportation other than with respect to the

Sealed Refrigeration System,

Costs of the technician's travel to the home and

any costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance

required because of service

THREE:YEAR Duling the first three Broich Enterprises In(: will reimburse tile owner for actual food spoilage loss in excess of $5,00 per

LIMITED FOOD years h om original occurrence, but not to exceed the maximum for three years in the schedulebelow, due to failures under

SPOILAGE PLAN purchase date normal person H,family, or household use, in tile U,SA. of this freezer to m _intainfood preserving

temperature provided that tile food losses:

A) Are reported and the food shown to any Broich authorized servicer within 24 hours of the discovery of the

loss,

B) Are not occasioned by either the manual disconnection of the electrical power within the premises of the

owner or a general power failure or interruption of power due to a blown fuse or circuit breaker

Size -Cubic Foot Cumulative Maximum

.5-9.9 _100

10.0-16.5 $150

16.6+ $200

We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under tills wal ranty, Our obligations for service and pairs under this warranty must be

performed by Broich Enterprises or an authorized Broich servicer

NORMAL This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:

RESPONSIBILITIES 1, Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product,

OF THE 2, Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all

CONSUMER local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes,

3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or

defects in house wiring.

4 Expensesfor making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc. which are not a part

of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory,

5, Damagesto finish after installation,

6 Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on rnodels with these features)

EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following:

1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTYDAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSESRESULTINGFROM ANY

BREACH OF THISWRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY,

Note: .Somestates do not aflow the exclusion or fimitadon of incidental or consequential damages, so dlis Iimitatiee or exclusioe may

not apply to yeu

2, Servicecallswhich do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanshipormaterial, or for appliancesnot in ordinary household use

Tile consumer shall pay for such service calls,

3 Damages caused by services pedorrned by persons other than authorized Broich servicers use of parts other than genuine renewal

pairs; obtained from persons other that] such servicers; OFexternal causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts

of God,

4 Products with original serial numbers that have been lemoved OFaltered and cannot be readily determined,

SERVICE Since it isthe responsibility of the consumer to establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchase date, keep yourbill of sale,