Gibson GFC15M4AW5 User manual

P/N 216600900 (9711)

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© 1997WhiteConsolidatedIndustries,Inc.
Allrightsreserved.
Contents
This Owner’s Guide provides operating
instructions for your model. Use your
freezeronlyasinstructedinthisOwner’s
Guide.
Energy Saving Ideas • The freezer should be installed in coolest area of the room, away from heat
producingappliancesorheating ducts,and outofdirectsunlight.
• Let hot foods cool toroomtemperaturebeforeplacingin freezer. Overloading
thefreezer forcesthe compressortorunlonger. Foodsthat freezetoo slowlymay
losequalityorspoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in
thefreezer.Thiscuts downon frostbuild-upinsidethefreezer.
• Freezershelvesandbasketsshouldnot be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper,
orpapertoweling.Linersinterferewithcoldaircirculation,makingthefreezerless
efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and close door as soon as possible.
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. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below.
Model No. __________________________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________________________
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown left) should be filled in
completely,signedandreturnedtoFrigidaire.
2 Product Registration
2 Energy Saving Ideas
3 Important Safety Instructions
4 FirstSteps
5 Setting the Temperature Control
5-6 Freezer Optional Features
6-7 Care and Cleaning
8 Power Failure/Freezer Failure
9-10 Avoid Service Checklist
11 U.S. Warranty
Product Registration

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Read all instructions before using this freezer.
For Your Safety
Donot storeor usegasolineorotherflammable vaporsandliquidsinthevicinityof
thisoranyotherappliance.Readproductlabelsforflammabilityandotherwarnings.
Child Safety
•Destroycarton,plasticbags,andanyexteriorwrappingmaterialimmediatelyafter
thefreezeris unpacked.Childrenshouldnever use theseitemsforplay. Cartons
coveredwithrugs,bedspreads,plasticsheetsorstretchwrapmaybecomeairtight
chambersandcanquicklycausesuffocation.
•A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play. Remove
the door of a freezer when not in use, even if you plan to discard the
freezer. Many communities have laws requiring you to take this safety precau-
tion.
ElectricalInformation
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design of this freezer will operate properly.
• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The appliance power
cord isequippedwith athree-pronggroundingplug for protectionagainstshock
hazards. Itmustbe pluggeddirectlyintoits ownproperlygroundedthree-prong
receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The
receptaclemustbeinstalled in accordance withthelocalcodes and ordinances.
Consultaqualifiedelectrician. ReceptacleswithGroundFaultCircuitInterrupters
(GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT use an extension cord or adapter
plug.
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.
Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such
damageisnot covered under thewarranty. Ifyoususpectyour household voltage
is high or low, consult your power company for testing.
• Topreventthe freezer frombeingturned off accidentally,donot plugunit into
anoutlet controlledbyawallswitch orpullcord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.
Other Precautions
• Neverunplugfreezer by pullingonpower cord. Always gripplugfirmly,and pull
straightoutfromreceptacle.
• Turning control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power
tootherelectricalcomponents.
Important Safety
Instructions
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator/Freezer
DANGER
Risk of child entrap-
ment. Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezer are
still dangerous—evenifthey will sitfor
“justafewdays.” Ifyouare getting ridof
your old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to help
preventaccidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:
*Remove doors.
*Leaveshelvesin
place so children
may not easily
climbinside.
Avoid fire hazard or
electricshock. Do notuseanextension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from power cord.

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FirstSteps
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3"
3" 3"
3" AIR SPACE
Installation
Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers
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Upright Freezer Door Removal
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Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:
Installation
• Choosea placethatis nearagrounded electricaloutlet.
• Forthemostefficientoperation,thefreezershouldbelocatedwheresurrounding
temperatureswill not exceed110°F(43°C).Temperatures of 32°F(0°C)and below
will NOT affect freezer operation. Additional compressor heaters are not
recommended.
• Allowspacearoundtheunit for good air circulation. Leavea 3 inch(75mm) space
onallsidesofthefreezerforadequatecirculation.
Leveling
Thefreezermusthaveallbottomcornersrestingfirmlyonasolidfloor.Thefloormust
be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. Check the cabinet with a level
from side to side. After discarding the crating screws and wood base, level the
cabinet.
To Level Upright Unit:
Onceleveled, slightlyraiseadjustmentof frontfeetso thedoorcloses easilywhen
opened about halfway.
To Level Chest Unit:
If needed, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor.
Cleaning
• Washany removableparts,the freezerinterior,andexteriorwith milddetergent
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
appliancesurfacewhen removing adhesivelabels. Anyglueleft from thetapecan
beremovedwithamixtureofwarmwaterandmilddetergent,ortouchtheresidue
with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL
PLATE.
Upright Freezer Door Removal
If door must be removed:
1. Liftupplastichingecoverandfoldback.
2. Use a Phillips® screwdriver to loosen and retighten the screws on the top hinge
toinsureasecureassemblyand prevent hinge slippage.
3. Remove the top hinge from cabinet and lift door off the lower hinge pin.
4. After door is removed, remove the two screws from the bottom hinge.
5. Toreplacedoor, reverseaboveorder.
Door Adjustment
If door gasket does not seal, adjust screw on bottom edge of door:
• If door does not seal on top, see Figure A
below.
• If door does not seal on bottom, see
FigureB.

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Setting the
Temperature Control Cool Down Period
•For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely. The
freezerwillruncontinuouslyforthefirstseveralhours. Foodsthatarealready
frozenmay beplacedin freezerafterthe firstfewhoursof operation. Unfrozen
foodsshouldNOTbe loaded into freezer until freezerhasoperatedfor4hours.
• Whenloadingfreezer,freeze only3 poundsoffreshfoodpercubicfootoffreezer
space at one time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the
freezer.Itisnotnecessarytoturncontrolknobtoacoldersettingwhilefreezing
food.
Temperature Control
Thetemperaturecontrolislocatedinsidefreezeronuprightmodels,andontheleft
outside wall on chest models. The temperature control should be factory pre-set
tonumber 4,whichwill provide satisfactoryfoodstoragetemperatures. However,
thetemperaturecontrolisadjustabletoprovide a range of temperatures for your
personalsatisfaction. Ifacoldertemperatureisdesired,turntemperaturecontrol
knob to a higher number. Adjust by one numerical increment at a time, and allow
severalhoursfor temperatures to stabilizebetweenadjustments.
Freezer Optional
Features
NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all of the features listed below.
Become familiar with these features, and their use and care.
Rapid Freeze
Rapidfreeze allows you to lower your freezer temperature to thelowest possible
temperature by pushing the switch to ON. For maximum benefit, rapid freeze
shouldbeselected24hoursbeforeplacingalargequantityofunfrozenfoodinto
freezer. Food should then be spread throughout freezer compartment to speed up
thefreezing process. To turn off rapid freeze, manually push the switch to OFF.
(Thiswillreturncompressortothenormaloperatingmode.)
Power On Light
ThePowerOnLightindicates that the freezer is properly connectedtoelectrical
power. Thelightglowseven when the temperature control is turned to OFF. If the
lightgoesout,refer to "Freezer does not run"intheAvoidService Checklist.
Temp Alarm (audible only or audible with warning light)
This feature is designed to provide a warning of possible malfunction. If the
temperatureofthefoodrisestoalevelunsafeforlong-termstorage,thebuzzerwill
sound. The red light will also glow on models so equipped. The Temp Alarm feature
operatesonhouseholdelectricity. Ifpowerfails,thealarmwillnotperform. AnON/
OFF switch allows you to deactivate the Temp Alarm when not wanted. The freezer
isshipped withTempAlarm intheOFF position. Afterfreezerhas runapproximately
4 hours, the red light, if equipped, will go off. Then you may activate the Temp
Alarm without the alarm sounding.
ToactivatetheTemp Alarm, press the eraser end of a pencil, or a freezer key into
theholemarkedON,moving the rocker switch. To deactivate theTempAlarm,press
theOFFswitch.
Ifthealarmsounds,besurefreezerisproperly leveled,andthedoorclosesfreely,
andsealsproperly. Ifyoususpectatechnicalmalfunction,callanauthorizedservicer
immediately.
Slide-Out Basket(upright models)
TheSlide-OutBasket,locatedatthebottomofthefreezerprovidesseparatestorage
spaceforitemsthataredifficulttostoreonfreezershelves. Toremovebasket,pull
out,andliftup.
TEMP. ALARM
OFF ON
ALARM
Temp Alarm - Upright Freezers
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Freezer Optional
Features (continued)
Juice Can Rack (upright models)
The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door is specially ridged to store juice cans and
preventthemfrom rolling out oftheshelf.
Security Lock with Pop-Out Key
Thissecuritylockfastensthedoorsnugly,ensuringstoredfoodissecure. Tolockor
unlockthe freezer,pushthekey intothelock andturn.The key popsoutof thelock
afterithasbeenturned.
InteriorLight
Thelight comesonautomatically whenthedoor isopened.Toreplacethe lightbulb,
turnthe temperature controltoOFF andunplugthe electricalcord.Replace theold
bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.
Power Cord Clamp
The clamp prevents the power cord from being accidently unplugged. Remember
whenremoving orreplacingtheelectrical cord,toremove orreplacethe powercord
clamp.
Adjustable Shelf(upright models)
This shelf can be moved to one of two positions. Lift the shelf up and out to move
tothedesiredposition.
Power Defrost
The power defrost feature will defrost freezer in a fraction of the time usually
required. To defrost, removeall food, and follow these steps.
1.Pulloutpowerdefrost plunger. Leave door open while defrosting.
2.Push powerdefrostplunger intorestartfreezerafter defrostingiscompleted.
Defrost Drain
The defrost drain provides a method of draining the water during defrosting and
cleaning.See"Defrosting" in Care andCleaningSection.
Slide-Aside Basket(chest models)
This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the
freezer,slidethebasketasideorliftout.
Divider/Drain Pan(chest models)
TheDivider/DrainPan doubles asaconvenientstorage area andservesasa shallow
drainpanwhen defrosting.Toremove,lift panstraightup out ofthesupports, and
outof thechest.
Fast Freezing Shelves (upright models)
Theseshelvescontaincoolingcoilsto freeze foods quickly and allow cold air to
constantlycirculatethroughoutthefreezer.Donotusesharpmetalobjectssuchas
icepicks orscrapersto cleantheshelves. Thiscoulddamagetheshelves andreduce
theircoolingability.Theseshelvesarenotadjustable.
Drop Front Shelf(upright models)
The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate
compartmentforsmall irregularshapeditemsor large,bulkyitems.Lift theshelf
front up and out to remove.
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Care and Cleaning Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be
cleanedoccasionally.
Between Defrostings
Toavoidfrequent defrosting,occasionallyuse a plasticscraperto remove frost.
Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.
WARNING
Damp objects stick to
coldmetalsurfaces.Donottouchinterior
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Care and Cleaning
(continued)
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Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean 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 is opened. Remove food and leave
door open when defrosting freezer.
•On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove drain plug on the
insidefloorofthefreezerbypullingstraightout.Toaccessexternaldraintubeon
modelswitha base panel,firstremove the twoscrewsfromthe base panel. Locate
thedraintubeneartheleftcenterunderthefreezer.Placeashallowpanunder
thedraintube.Defrostwaterwilldrainout. Checkpanoccasionallysowaterdoes
notoverflow. Replacethedrain plugwhendefrostingandcleaning arecompleted.
Ifthedrain isleftopen, warmairmay enterfreezer.
•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 one half inch garden
hoseadaptercanbeusedtodrainthefreezerdirectlyintoafloordrain(Figure3).
If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most
hardwarestores.Pulloutthedrainpluginsidethefreezer,andpullofftheoutside
defrostdrainplug(Figure4).Defrostwaterwilldrainout.Checkpanoccasionally
sowater doesnotoverflow.Replacethedrainplugs whendefrosting iscompleted.
•On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer
bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or
newspapers.
• Ifthefrostissoft,removeitbyusingaplasticscraper.Ifthefrostisglazedandhard,
fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close the
freezerdoor.Frostshouldsoften inabout 15minutes. Repeat this procedure if
necessary.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoonsofbakingsodainonequart(1.136litres)warmwater.Rinseanddry.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls,oranyelectricalparts.
Wash the removable parts and door basket with the baking soda solution
mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use
metallicscouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleaners,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. Rinse well and wipe
drywithaclean soft cloth. Replacepartsandfood.
Vacation and Moving Tips
ShortVacations: Leavethefreezeroperatingduringvacationsofless than three
weeks.
Long Vacations: Ifthe freezerwillnot beusedfor severalmonths,removeallfood
and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent
odor and mold growth, leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if
necessary.
Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove foods, then
defrost,andcleanthefreezer. Securealllooseitemssuchasbasepanel,baskets,
and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. In the moving
vehicle,secure freezerinanupright position,andsecure topreventmovement.
Alsoprotectoutsideoffreezerwithablanket,orsimilaritem.
If leaving freezer door
open while on vacation, make certain
that children cannot get into the
freezer and become entrapped.
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Power Failure/
FreezerFailure
Do not open freezer door
unnecessarilyiffreezeris
off for several hours.
Ifa powerfailureoccurs,frozen foodswillstay frozenforat least24hoursif the
freezeriskeptclosed.Ifthepowerfailurecontinues,packsevenoreightpoundsof
dryiceinto the 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 use caution when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid
ServiceChecklistSectionofthis manual. If you cannotsolvetheproblem,call an
authorizedservicerimmediately.
Ifthefreezerremainsoffforseveralhours,followthedirectionsabovefortheuse
ofdryiceduringapower failure.If necessary,take thefood toa locallocker plant
untilthefreezerisreadytooperate.Look in the Yellow Pages under "Frozen Food
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Avoid Service Checklist Beforecallingfor service, reviewthislist. Itmaysave you bothtime and
expense.This list includes common occurrences that are notthe result of
defectiveworkmanshipormaterialsinthisappliance.
This freezer must not be plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt. If you are
unsureabout theoutlet, haveit checkedby acertified technician.
Temperature control is in the OFF position. See Setting the Temperature Control Section.
Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose. Be sure plug is tightly pushed into
electricaloutlet.
Housefusehasblown, orcircuitbreakerhastripped. Check/reset circuitbreaker,orreplace
fuse with 15 amp. time delay fuse.
Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the freezer to work harder under these
conditions.
Freezerhad recentlybeen disconnected fora periodof time.Freezer requires 4hours tocool
down completely.
Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently. Warm food will cause the
freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached.
Dooris kept open too long or toofrequently. Warmair entersthe freezerevery timethe door
is opened. Open the door less often.
Freezer door may be slightly open. See Occurrence “Door Problems.”
Temperaturecontrol isset too cold.Turn thecontrol knobto a warmersetting. Allowseveral
hoursforthe temperaturetostabilize.
Freezergasket is dirty,worn,cracked, orpoorlyfitted. Clean orchangegasket. Leaksinthe
door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature.
Temperaturecontrol is settoocold. Turnthecontrol to awarmersetting. Allowseveralhours
forthetemperaturetostabilize.
Temperaturecontrol is settoowarm. Turnthecontrol to acoldersetting. Allowseveralhours
forthetemperaturetostabilize.
Dooris keptopentoo longor isopenedtoo frequently.Warm air entersthe freezereverytime
the door is opened. Open the door less often.
Door may be open slightly. See Occurrence section “Door Problems.”
Large amounts of warm or hot food might have been stored recently. Wait until the freezer
has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
Freezerhas recentlybeen disconnected fora periodof time.Freezer requires 4hours tocool
down completely.
The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature. This is
normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures. They require
a high efficiency compressor. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the
compressorrunningwhile itcoolstheinterior.
Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. This is normal. Sound
willleveloffor disappear asfreezercontinuestorun.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound
willleveloffor disappear asfreezercontinuestorun.
FREEZER DOES NOT RUN
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
Freezer runs too much or too long.
Temperatures inside the freezer are
toocold.
Temperatures inside the freezer are too
warm.
Temperature of external freezer
surface is warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever
freezeris on.
Louder sound levels when compressor
comes on.
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SOUND AND NOISE (cont'd)
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water
boiling.
Vibratingor rattling noise.
Floorisuneven or weak. Freezerrocksonthe floor whenitismoved slightly. Besurefloorcan
adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of
thefreezer.
Freezeristouchingthewall. Relevelthefreezerormovefreezerslightly.Referto"Leveling"
intheFirstStepsSection.
Weatheris hotandhumid, whichincreasesinternal rateof frost build-up.This isnormal.
Door is slightly open. See Occurrence “Door Problems.”
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open the door less often.
Dooris slightly open,causing thecoldair from insidethe freezer tomeet warm moistair from
outside. See “Door Problems” in the Occurrence Section.
Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
Foodswith strongodors are inthe freezer.Cover thefood tightly.
Freezerisnotlevel.Itrocksonthefloorwhenitismovedslightly.Thisconditioncanforcethe
cabinetout ofsquare and misalignthe door.Refer to "Leveling"in theFirst Steps Section.
Flooris uneven orweak. Freezer rocks onthe floor whenit is movedslightly.Level thefloor
by using metal or wood shims under the freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.
Light bulb is burned out. Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Freezer Features
Section.
Noelectric currentis reachingthe freezer.See Occurrence"Freezer Does Not Run."
Refrigerant(usedto coolfreezer)iscirculating throughout thesystem.This is normal.
Freezerisnot level.Itrocks on thefloorwhen itismoved slightly. Level theunit. Referto
"Leveling"intheFirstStepsSection.
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on outside of
freezer.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Door will not close.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
INSIDE FREEZER
DOOR PROBLEMS

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FULL TWO-YEAR
WARRANTY — For
models sold January
1, 1998 and after.
LIMITED 3RD - 5TH
YEAR WARRANTY
(Sealed System)
LIMITED 6TH - 10TH
YEAR WARRANTY
(Compressor only)
LIMITED WARRANTY
(Applicable to the
State of Alaska)
THREE-YEAR
LIMITED FOOD
SPOILAGE PLAN
FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED
SERVICERS, WILL:
Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this
appliance which prove to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration
System (compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and
tubing) which prove to be defective in materials or
workmanship, and provide the labor to install such part.
Provide a replacement for any compressor which proves to
be defective in materials or workmanship.
All of the provisions of the full and limited warranties
above and the exclusions listed below apply.
If food loss results because of defects in materials or
workmanship during the time periods listed above, and
appliestothelimitationsstatedinthenormalresponsibilities
of the consumer listed below, Frigidaire will reimburse the
consumer for the actual food spoilage loss in excess of $5.00
per occurrence, but not to exceed the maximum payment
in the schedule at right, provided the food losses:
A) Are reported and the food shown to any Frigidaire
authorized servicer within 24 hours of the discovery of
theloss.
B) Are not occasioned by either the manual disconnection
of the electrical power within the premises of the owner
or a general power failure.
WARRANTY
PERIOD
Two years from original
purchase date.
Third through fifth years
from original purchase
date.
Sixth through tenth years
from original purchase
date.
Time periods listed above.
During the first three
years from original
purchase date.
THE CONSUMER WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*
Diagnostic costs and any removal, transportation and
reinstallationcostswhich arerequiredbecauseofservice.
Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than
with respect to the Sealed Refrigeration System.
Diagnostic costs and any removal, transportation and
reinstallationcostswhich arerequiredbecauseofservice.
Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than the
cost of the replacement compressor itself.
Costs of the technician's travel to the home and any
costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required
because of service.
C) Occur even though the owner exercised reasonable
care and diligence to save food per suggestions
furnished with the appliance.
MAXIMUM PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Size - Cubic Foot Cumulative Maximum
.5-9.9 $100
10.0-16.5 $150
16.6-21.5 $200
21.6+ $250
GIBSON FREEZER PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY
Your Gibson product is protected by this warranty
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items
listed below:
1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in
accordance with all 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. Expenses for 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. Damages to finish after installation.
6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING
FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary
household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.
3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Frigidaire or its authorized servicers; use of parts other
than genuine Frigidaire Home Products parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such
as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.
4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.
Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty
periodshouldserviceberequired.Ifserviceisperformed,itisinyourbestinteresttoobtainandkeepallreceipts. Thiswritten
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this
warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products:
800•944•9044
Frigidaire Home Products
P.O. Box 7181
Dublin, Ohio 43017
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made
by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.
*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER
EXCLUSIONS
IF YOU NEED
SERVICE
Your appliance is warranted by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this
warranty. WCI has authorized Frigidaire Home Products and its authorized servicers to perform services covered by this warranty. Our obligations for
service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.