Criterion CUF154WD1W User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Upright Freezer/
Refrigerator
Congelador/Refrigerador vertical
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Customer Assistance / Asistencia al Cliente
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FZMACR-01-V1
Models/Modelos: CUF154WD1W,CUF179WD1W,
CUF208WD1W
Criterion
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Record Model/
Serial Numbers
Please read and save
these instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model.
Use your unit only as instructed in this
guide.
These instructions are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when
installing, operating, and maintaining any
appliance.
Please record your model and serial
numbers below for future reference.
This information is found on the lower
left wall inside the appliance.
Model Number: CUF
or Serial
Number: Purchase
Date:
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean
serial plate.
Table of Contents
Record Model/Serial Numbers ...................2
Important Safety Instructions.....................2
Appliance Setup.................................................5
Appliance Features...........................................6
Temperature Control.......................................8
Door Swing Reversal (Optional).................9
Care & Cleaning............................................... 12
Power or Appliance Failure....................... 13
Before You Call ................................................ 14
Warranty. ........................................................... 17
Important Safety
Instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate
your unit until you have read the safety
precautionsin this Use & Care Guide.
Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a Danger, Warning, or
Caution based on the risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance informationwhich is
important but not hazard-related.
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Important Safety Instructions
DANGER
D ANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used. Do not
use mechanical devices to defrost
refrigerator.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used.
To be repaired only by trained
service personnel. Do not puncture
refrigerant tubing.
CAUTION
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 properly 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
Read all safety instructions before
using your new appliance.
For Your Safety
• 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 unit in the presence
of explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used
to secure the basket during shipping.
Small objects are a choke hazard to
children.
• Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts and also
destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic
bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the unit 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 suffocation.
Proper disposal of your
appliance
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment!
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned appliances are still dangerous
– even if they will sit for “just a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your appliance,
please follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old unit:
• Remove door.
• Leave shelves in place within appliance
so children may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified
service technician.
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
It may not open easily when you try
to open the freezer door immediately
after closing it. It is not a problem
with the freezer because it is caused
by the pressure difference.
To solve this, it opens easily after a
certain period of time (1 minute).
IMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluoro-
carbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may
cause harm to the environment if
released to the atmosphere. If you are
throwing away your old unit, make sure
the refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified technician. If
you intentionally release refrigerant,
you may be subject to fines and
imprisonment under the provisions of
environmental legislation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed
to ensure that safety mechanisms in
this unit will operate properly.
Electrical Information
• The unit must be plugged into its
own dedicated 10 amp minimum,
115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only electric
outlet. The power cord of the appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug to protect against shock
hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician. Do not use an extension
cord or adapter plug.
• Immediately repair or replace any
power cord that becomes frayed or
damaged.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning
and before defrosting to avoid
electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the
voltage varies by 10% or more.
Operating the unit with insufficient
power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the
warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord
to prevent the appliance from being
turned off accidentally.
• Avoid connecting unit to a Ground
Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
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Appliance Setup
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model.
Use the unit only as instructed in this
Use & Care Guide. Before starting the
appliance, follow these important
setup steps.
Installation
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
• For the most efficient operation, the
appliance should be located where
surrounding temperatures will not
exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures
of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT
affect appliance operation. Additional
compressor heaters are not
recommended.
• Allow space around the unit for good
air circulation. Leave a 1-inch (25.4
mm) space at the back and on top and a
3/8-inch (9.5 mm) space on the sides of
the appliance for adequate circulation.
Leveling
The appliance must have all bottom
corners resting firmly on a solid floor that
is strong enough to support a fully loaded
appliance.
It is Very Important for the appliance
to be level in order to function properly.
If not level, the door may be misaligned
and not close or seal properly, causing
cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
The appliance is equipped with
adjustable front leveling feet. Turn the
foot clockwise to heighten (H) the side of
the unit. Turn counterclockwise to lower
(L) the side. Adjust each side as needed
until front of unit is level. Also adjust so
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so that door stays closed.
Cleaning
• Wash any removable parts, the
appliance interior, and exterior with
mild detergent and warm water. Wipe
dry.
Do not use harsh cleaners on these
surfaces.
• Do not use razor blades or other
sharp instruments, which can scratch
the ap-pliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from the
tape can 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 the serial plate.
Energy Saving Ideas
for Freezer Mode
• 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.
• Let hot foods cool to room
temperature before placing in freezer.
Overloading the freezer forces the
compressor to run longer. Foods that
freeze too slowly may lose quality or
spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and
wipe containers dry before placing
them in the freezer. This cuts down on
frost build-up inside the freezer.
• Do not line freezer shelves and bins
with aluminum foil, wax paper, or
paper toweling. Liners interfere with
cold air circulation, reducing freezer
efficiency.
• Organize and label food to reduce
lid openings and avoid extended
searches.
• Remove as many items as needed at
one time, and close door as soon as
possible.
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