Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) MFU21M3GW1 Owner's manual

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OWNER'SGUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Record theModelNo. andSerialNo. of this freezerinthe spaceprovidedbelc%z.
Model No.
SerialNo.
Keepthesen_s for futurereference.
IMPORTANt: Keepaccpyof}<xlrbillofsale.Thedatecn thebillestablishesthe
%_gxranty_ericdshouldservicebereguimed.IfserviceisFeaf_ ,itisin!x:urbest
interesttocbtainandkeepallreceipts.
C_t_ts
2 Ir_0ortantSafetylnstruction_
3 FirstSteps
4 Setting the Temperature Control
4-5 FreezerOptionalFeatures
5-6 Care and Cleaning
7 Po_arFailure/FreezerFailure
7 Energy Saving Ideas
8-9 AvoidServiceChecklist
i0 Warranty in the United States
II Service Information in Canada
12 Warranty in Canada
ThisOwner's Guideprovidesspecificcperatirr3instructicnsfor}<urmsdel.Usethe
freezercnlyas instructedinthisOwner'sGuide.
Versi6n en espa_ol
Sidesea obtener tunacopia en espa_ol deeste Manual del Usuar_o, slr_ase escrJbir la
direcci6nque seincluyea ccntirmaci_. Solicite]aPIN216602500.
S_panishOwner 'sGuides
FrigidaireHomePrcducts
P. O. Box 9061
Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961
FREEZER
_t _ featurespeciflcationsasdesc_ orillust_atedare subjectto d_tngewithoutnotice.
P/N 216602400 (9712)
la oortant Safety
Ir tructions
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator/Freezer
_Risk of child entrap-
ment.Childentrapment_i suffccati<_l
arenotproblemsofthe >ast.Junkedor
aband_ refrigeratorsorfreezerare
stilIdss_geroas--eveniftbaywilIsitfor
"justafewdays."If}-odaregettir_ridof
your-oldrefrigeratororfreezer,please
followthe instructionsbelowto help
preventaccidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER :
*Remo_ doors.
*Leaveshelvesin
placesochildren
may note_sily
climbi_side.
Avoid fire hazard or
electricshock. Donot use an extensic_
cord or anadapter plug. Do not remove
any prong frcrathe power cord.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
races
he grounding prong
Power supply ?
cord with 3-prong _
grounding plug _&%
Read all instructions before using this freezer.
For Your Safety
Donotstoreoruseggsolineorotherflanmgblevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityof
tillsoranyctherappliance.Readprmc_actlabelsforflam_abilityandotherwarrnn2_.
C_ildSafety
Destrc_caztcn,plastlcbags,andanyextericmwrapping_atemialirm_diatelyafter
the freezeris bT_cecked.(!hiiclu?mshstddneveruse theseitemsforplay.Cartons
coveredwithrugs, bedspread, plastic sheets or stmetchwrapmaybecc_ ai fright
cbmmhers and can quickly cause suf foomt icn.
A childmight suffocate if hecrawls intoa freezer tohide or play. See Proper
FreezerDis_sal left. Me_lyc_mmtnlties have laws requiring you to take this
safetyprecauticn.
Electrical Informaticn
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safetymechanisms in
the design of this freezerwill operate properly.
Refer to the serialplate forcorrectelectricalrating. Thepswercordof the
applianceisequi_oedwith athree-prong9l_mdir_ plug forprotecticnagalx_t
sh_ckhezards.It_ustheplumed directly ixltoitsownprcpe_lygrutrdedt_ee -
prong receptacle,protectedwith a 15amptimedelayfuseor circ_ tbreaker.The
receptacleKustheinstaliedinacco_ with the iccalc_desarJ ordinances.
Cansultaquallfiedelectrician.BeceptacleswithqmctmdFauitCircuitIntegers
(GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.
If voltagevaries by i0 percentormore, freezer perfoznmr_emayhe affected.
Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such
da_ isnot coveredb_qderthewmrranty. Ifyou stuspectyour_e_id voltage
ishighor low, c<p_ultycur pcwer coKpenyfortesting.
Toprevei%tthe freezerfrc_heingturnedoff accidentally,donot plugthe unit
intoancutletc<ntrolledbyawall switchorpullcc_d.
Do not pinch, knot, orbend the power cord in any manner.
Other Precautions
Neverunplugthe freezerbyLullingcnthepcwercord. Alw_ysgrlptheplug firmly
and_i straightcutftomthereceptacle.
9arning the control toOFF turr_ off the compressor, but does not disconnect
power tootherelectrical ccn!0cnents.
© 1997 _@llte <b_©lidated Ir<}/st Yles, Inc+
All rishts resem_d.
First Steps
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CAUTION: Toallow doorto
close and sealproperly, DO NOTlet
food packages extend past the front
of shelves.
Before starting the freezer, follow these inportant first steps:
Installation
Chcoseaplacet_bmtisnearagrcundedelectrical outlet.
Forthemosteffici_qtq0e2Taticn,thefreeze_shculdbelccatedwheresurrmtnding
te_peratureswillnot _<ceedll0OF (43oC).Ten%ce_raturesof32OF (0oC)andbelcw
will NOT affect freezer operation. Additional _ressor heaters are not
recommended.
Allowspaceazrxlndthetnitforgoodaircirc_ulaticn.Leavea3inch (75ram)_ce
<11a]isiclesofthefreezerforadequatecirculation.
L ling
Thefreezermusthaveallbottomcorn, srestingfirmlycnasolidflocr.1hefloormust
be stmcngencughto supporta fully loadedfreezer.Check the cabinetwith a level
from side to side. After discarding the crating screwsaxldwood base, level the
To Level Upright Unit:
Cnoe leveled,slightlyraiseadjustmentoffrontfeetsothe doorcl_ easilywh_l
opened ak_ut halfway.
To Level Chest Unit:
Ifneeded, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor.
Cleanir_
WasharryreTmTvableparts,th_freezerinterior,andexteriorwithmilddst_t
and warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE
SURFACES.
Donotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstruments, whichcanscratchthe
appliancesurfacewhen_ ao]_esivelabels.Anyglue leftfromthetape can
be removed witha mixtureof warm water andmiiddetergent,or tcuchthe residue
with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT Pd_MDVETHE SERIAL
PLATE.
Door Removal (uprightmodels)
Ifdoormustbe removedtofitthroughnarrowdoolq_ays:
i Gentlylayfreezercnitsback,cnathrowru_orblanket.
i Removebasepanel (somemodels)byunscrewingtwoscrewsfromfrcntofbase
psnel. (FigureI)
& Attcpofcabinet, lifthioplastichingecoverardfold
had<. (Figure2)
& Use a Phillips®sc_iver toloose__d reti@t_
screws on top hinge to insure a secure assembly and
preventhingeslivimge,
Remove top hinge frc_1cabinet. Lift door off lower
h pin.
6 After door is removed, remove the two screws frc_
bottca_hinge.
7.Toreplacedoor, reverseabc_eorder.
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Door Adjustment
Ifdoorgasketdoesnotseal,adjustscrewcxl
bottomedgeofdoor:
Ifdoordoesnotsealcntop,seeFigureA.
Ifdoordoesnotsealonbottcrn,see
FigureB.
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Setting the
Temperature Control
Cool Down Period
Forsafefoodstorage,allow4hoursforthefreezertocooldowncoxpletely.The
freezerwillrmqoant_ly forthefirstseveral_rmms.Fccdsthatarealmeg_frmz_
maybeplacedinthefreezerafterthefirstfewhoursofoperaticn.[k_rozenfoods
dk_Tbeicededintothefreezeruntiithefreezerhasoperatedfor4hours.
When loading the freezer, freeze only 3pot_idsof fresh food per cubic foot of
freezer_ce at one tinK.Distributepackages to befrozenevenly_t the
freezer. It is not _to turn the control knob toa colder set tin_hile freezir_
focd.
Temperature Control
The temperaturecontrolislocatedinsidethe freezercn uprightnodeIs,andcn the
leftoutside_mll cnchestmodels.The te_0eraturecontrolshculdbe factorypre-
set to number 4, which will provide satisfactory food storage temperatures.
Hcwever,the texperature c_itrol is adjustabletoprovidea rangeof terperatures
foryctm'_erscnalsatisfacti<n.Ifacolderten,matureisdesired,turnthete_cerature
controlknd0 toa higherntmlber.Adjustby cne nurerical incrementat atime, and
allowseveralhours forte_0erattmmstostabilizebetweenadjustm_its.
Freezer Optional
Features
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NOTE: Your freezer mayhave some, or all of the features listedbelow.
Becc_efamiliarwith these features, and their use andcare.
Power On Light
ThePcwerOnLightindicatesthatthefreezerisproperlyc<p_ectedtoelectrical
power.ThelightglowsevenwhentheterperaturecontrolisturnedtoOFF.Ifthe
lightgoesout,referto"Freezerdce_notrt_f'intheAvoidServiceChecklist.
Juice Can Rack (uprightmodels)
TheJuiceCanRackcnthefreezerdoorisspeciallyridgedtostorejuicecansand
preventthemfromrollingcutoftheshelf.
Security Lock with Pop-Out Key
This_=curJtylcckfastensthechorsnu_ly,_storedfcodissecure. Tolcckor
unlocktbefreezer,pushthekeyintotbelockandturn.Thekeypopsoutofthelock
afterithasbeenturned.
Power Defrost
The Power Defrost featurewill defrost freezerin afracticn of the time usually
required_ Tode_rost, remov_all food,andfollowthesesteps.
X PullcutPowerDefrostPlunger. Leavedcoropenwhiledefrosting. (Closing
freezerdoor willpush ixlplt_er andpower defrostwill be turnedoff.)
2.PushPc%_rDefrostPlungerinto restartfreezerafterdefrostin_isconpleted.
Defrost Drain
TheDefrostdrainprovidesa methodofdrainingwaterduringdefrostingand
cleanm_g.See"Defrosting"inCareandCl_Secticn.
InteriorLight
The light _ cn autc_mticallywhen t he door is opened. To replace the light bib,
tu_l the tent0erature ccntrol to OFFand tm£olng the electrical cord. Replace the old
bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.
Slide-Out Basket (uprightmodels)
Theslide-outbesketatthehottanofthefreezerprovidesseparatestorage_ce
foritemsthataredifficulttostc_e<nfreezershglves.To_thehasket, pJllcut
a_dliftup.
FreezerOptional
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S1id_AsideB_ket
Slide-Aside Basket (chestmodels)
Thisbaskethelpsorganizeodd-shapeditems.To reachotherpackagesinthe
freezer,slidethe_ asideorliftcut.
Fast FreezingShelves (uprightmodels)
Theseshelves centain coolingcoilsto freezefcodsquickly andallow coldair to
ccnstantlycirculate_t thefreezer.Donor usesharpmetalcbjectssuchas
icepid<sor scraperstocleantheshelves.Thiscculddamagetheshelvesandreduce
theirc_olinzability.Theseshglvesaren0tadOustable.
Drop Front Shelf (uprightmodels)
TheDropFrcntShelf,locatedatthebottcn_ofthefreezer,providesa separate
oc_partmentforsmallirregularshapediterosorlarge,b/ikyitems.Lifttheshelf
frcntupandouttoremove.
Care and Cleaning
Damp objects stick to
coldmgtalsurfaces.Donct touchinterlor
metal surfaces withwet or danp hands.
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Figure2
So_ upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but shouldbe
clee_ledccomsicrmlly.Beforecleaxlnjorde_rc_ting,t_%olugthepcwercordfromthe
electric_ctt!et.
Between Defrostings
Toavoidfrequentdefrosting,occasicrmllyuseaplasticscrapertoremovef_t.
Scrapewithapullingmoticn.Neveruseat_talinstruaenttoren_vefrost.
Defrosting
Itis important todefrost and clean the freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has
a_ated. Frostmay tend toa_ate faster cn the upper part of the freezer
due towarm, moist air entering the freezer when the door isopened. Remove food
and leavethe door open when defrosting the freezer.
Onuprightmodelswithadefrost drain (Figurei), removethedrainplugc_lthe
J_ide floorofthefreezerbyLullinZstrai_qtcut.To_ theexternaldr_untube
on models with a base panel, first remove the two screws ftom the base panel.
Locatethe draintubenear the ]eftcenter tn%derthe freezer. Placea shallcwpan
t_lcler the drain tuh_. Defrost w_ter will drain cut. <beck parl occmsic/]911y sow_ter
does not overflow. Replace the drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are
ccnpleted. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter the freezer.
Onchestmsdels withadefrc_t drain,placeashallowpanbeneaththedrainoutlet
(Figure2).A one half inchgarden hose adaptercan be used to drain the freezer
directlyintoaflcordrain(Rigure3) .IfycurmodelisnotequiLpedwlthanadapter,
cne can bepurchased at most_e stores.Pull cut the drainplug insidethe
freezer,and_ulloff theoutsidedefrc_t drainplug (Figure4cn follcwlngpage).
Defrost_ter will drainout. _eck pe_loccasi_nlly sowater doesnot overflow.
Replacethedrainplugs when defrosting is co_oleted.
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Care and Cleaning
(ccntinued)
If leaving the freezer]
door open while on vacation, make I
certain that childrencannotgetinto
the freezer andbecomeentrapped.
Onmodels without a defrost drain, place towelsor newspapers cnthe freezer
bottom to catchthe frost.Thefrostwililoosenand falI.Ren_vetowelsand/or
newspapers.
Ifthefrcstissoft,renr_byusin_aplasticscm_per.Iffrcstlsg]aze_, fill
deep par_with botwater andplace thereonthe freezerbottom. Chosethe freezer
dcmr.Frostshouldsofteninabout15mirmtes.RepeatthisprccLwlm_if_.
Cleaning the Inside
Afterdefrosting,_r&shinsidesurfacesofthe freezerwitha solutionoftwo
tablespccr_ofbak_ngsodaincnequart(l.1361itres)warranter.Rinseanddry.
Wringexcesswateroutofthespongeor clothwhencleaningintheareaofthe
ccntzols,_a_yelectricalparts.
Wash the removablepartsanddoorgasket with the_ng soda solutionmentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic
sostuslr_pads,brushes,abrasiveclearings,ora3_mlir_soluticnscnanysurface.Do
not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Washthecabinetwithwarmwaterandmildliquiddeterg_it.R_nsewellandwipe
drywithacleansoftcloth.Replacepartsandfood.
Vacation and Moving Tips
ShortVacaticr_: Leavethe freezercperatingdurlr_vacations of le_ tbanthree
weeks.
Lcr_Vacatic_s: Ifthefreezerwillnotheusedforsevera] rmlltb_,remmv_allfood
anduriolugthepower cord. Cleananddrytheinterior tboroughly. Toprevent
odorandmold_h, leavethe freezerdooropenslightly, blockingit openif
Moving: Disccrunectthepowercordplugfromthewallcutlet. Rermrvefcods,then
defrost,andcleanthefreezer.Securealllooseitemssuchasbasepanel,_ts,
andshelvesbytapingthemsecurelyinplacetoprevent damage. Inthemowng
vmhic]e,secttrefreezerinan uprightix_iti_, andsecureto_t _t.
Alsoprotectcutsideof freezerwithablar999t,orsimilaritem.
Power Failure/
FreezerFailure
Do not open freezer door
urmecessarilyif freezeris
off for severalhours.
Ifapcwer failureoccurs,frozenfosdswill stayfrozenforat least24hoursif the
freezeriskept closed.If thepswer failureccntinues,p_cksev_ioreight _
ofdryiceintot_ freezerevery24hsars.Icmk in t_ YellcwPagestrader"DryIce,"
"Deities,"or "IceCng_nManufacturers"forlocaldry icesuppliers.Alwayswear
gloves and use cauticn when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stoppedoperating, see "Freezer does not run" in theAvoid
ServiceCheck]ist Secticnofthis_rmml. If youcaxm_t solvethe problem,callan
au_zed _cer inr_diat ely.
If the freezer _ of f for several t_urs, follow the directicrg3 above for the use
of dryioedurir_apower failure, If neck, takethe fcodtoalocal lcckerplant
until the freezerisreadytooperate.Look in theYellow Pag slider "FrozenFood
Lsc_erPlants."
Energy Saving Ideas
Thefreezershouldbelocatedinthecoolestareaoftheroom, awayfromheat
prochcingappliances or heatingchc_s, andcut of direct stylist.
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
Overloadingthe freezer forcesthe conpr_r to r_ql_r. Foodsthatfreeze
tooslowlymayic6equality,or spoil.
Be sure towrap foodsproperly,andwipe ccntainersdry before placing them in
thefreezer.%_niscutsdc_ncn fro_thuild-Lp_ide thefreezer.
Freezer shelves shouldnot be linedwithaluminumfoil, was{paper,orpaper
tcweling.Liners interferewithcoldair circulaticn,_mkingthe freezerless
_.
Organize and label food to reduce dcor openings and extended searches .
Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as
Avoid Service Checklist
OCCURRENCE
FREEZER DOES NOT RUN
Freezer runs toomuch or too long.
Temperaturesinsidethefreezerare
toocold.
Te_ratures inside the freezer are too
warm.
Temperatureof externalfreezer
surfaceiswarm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever
freezeriscn.
Louder sound levels when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking soundwhen
cc_pressor comes on.
Beforecallinjforservice,reviewthislist.Itm_y s_e youbotht_e and
expense.Thislistincludesc<mrm_oc_ces thatarenot theresultof
defectiveworkmanshipormaterialsinthisappliance.
SOLUTION
Checktohesurefreezerisnotpluggedintoacircuitthathasgrc_-_faultintemmupt.Ifyou
areuns%treaboutt_ outlet,haveitc[_ckedbyacemtifiedtechnician.
Temperature control is in the OFF psit ion. See Setting t_ T_0erature Control Section.
Freezermay notbepluggedin,orplugmaybe loose.Be sureplug istightlypushedinto
_cutlet.
Housefuse_msblown,orcircuitbreaker_mstripped.Check/resetclrcuitbreaker,orreplace
fusewith15anp.tin,delayfu_.
P_weroutage.Checkhouselights.CallIccalelectricc_pany.
Roc_oroutsideweatherishot.It isnormalforthe-freezertoworkharderunderthese
ccniitlcrs.
Freezer_mdrecentlybeendi_ed foraperiedoftira9.Freezerrequires4hourstoccol
dc_'_completely.
Largeamountsofwarm orhot foodhavebeen storedrecemtly.Warm foodwilIcause the
fI_ezertoIronmoreuntilt_ desiredt_oematureisreached.
Dooriskeptope_%toolongortoofrequently.Warmairenterst_ fI_ezerevemytimethecbor
isopened.Openthedoorlessoften.
Freezerdoormaybe slightlyopen.SeeOccmrrence"DoorProblems."
Temperatureoontrolissettoocold.Turrltheosntrolkrmbtoawgmm_msettirlg.Allow_¢era1
_muz_fort]_tenperaturetostabilize.
Freezergasketisdirty,worn,cracked,orpoorlyfitted.Cle_inorc_ge gasket.Leaksint]_
doorsealwilIcausefreezertorunlongerinordertom_intah_desiredta_pemature.
%%mlsezmtLtrecontrolissettoocold.Turnthecontroltoa_TamTn_rsetting.Allowseverml[L_z_
fort_ ter_peraturetostabilize.
T_ture c_ntmolissettoo_mmm_.Tu_-_theccntroltoacoldersettin_.Allowseveralhsums
fort_ temgemmturetostabilize.
Eooriskeptope_%tcrolongorisopenedtcofrequently.Warmalre_%terst_ freezere_erytime
the door is oper_sd. Open the door less ofte/%.
Door maybe open slightly. See Occurrence section "Door Problen_."
Large amsunts of _r!lor _t fo_sd might _ve bee_l stored rece_tly. Wait until the freezer
has _d a cbatnce to reach its selected _rature.
Freezem _ms recent lybeen direct ed for a peried of ti_e. Freezem z_quires 4 hours to cool
d<_wn completely.
The exterior freezer walls can be as n_!ch as 300 F w_r t_gn roc_l temperature. 7%1is is
normal _ile the c<npressor works to tr_msfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
5_Ddern freezers have increased storage capacity _ more _en teY[0eratures, qhey requi_
ahighefficiencycompressor. _en t!_e surroundin@ noise level is lc_w, youmight hear t[_
cc_sor r0r_ while it ccols the interior.
Freezer operates at higher press_res durin_ the start of the CNcycle. This is norral. Sound
will level of f or disappear as freezer cont irmes t o _.
Metal pa_ t s undergo expansion and contract ion, as inbet water pipes. This is normal. So%_
rill level off or dis;_pear as freezer contirmes to rt_.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
SOUND AND NOISE (cont'd)
Bubbling orgurgling sound,likewater Refrigerant(usedtoccolf_ezer)isc/_mlating_tt}_sl/st_m. %%_isisno_Tml.
oi ng.
Vibratingorrattlingnoise. Freezerisnotlevel.Itzmcksont/%efloor'_nenitisK_vedsli_ntly.L_velt_unit. Relerto
"Leveling"int[_FirstStepsSection.
Flcorisunevenor_. Freezerrocksont_ fIcorv_1 itis[_vedslightly.Re sureflcorc_sl
adequatelysupportfz_ezer.Levelthe freezerbyputtirlg'_o_Jdormetalshimsunderpartof
t_mfreezer.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
INSIDE FREEZER
Freezeristouchg_t[_%roll.Relevelthefreezeror_e freezerslightly.Referto"Levelir_"
intheFir_tStepsSecticn.
Moisture formsoninsidefreezerwalis. Weatk_ris_t ari_nid, v#i_1increasesinterrmlrateof frostbuild-up.%_isisno_.
Doorisslightlyop_d_.SeeOccmrreince"DoorPzmble_s."
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST Dooriskeptop_ toolong,or isop_ledtoofrequently.Op_ tl_doorlessofte_.
OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture formson outside of
freezer. Doorisslightlycpen,c_msir_t_ cold_r f_<minsidethef_ezertomget_n[_ist _r frcm
outside.See"DoorProbl_0s"intheOccurrenc_Section.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Interiorneedstohecleaned.Cleaninteriorwithspot,e,"_at er,arJbakingscJa.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Doorwilinotclose.
Focdswithstr_ngodorsareint_ fz_ezer.Covemt_ foodtightly.
Freezeris_t level.Itrocksontkmfloor_@_itisnmvedsli_tly.%hisccnlitionca_forcet}_
cabinetcutofsquarear_misalignthedcor.Referto "Leveling"intheFirstStepsSecticn.
Flooris_venor _ak. Freezerrocksc_%theflootv_n itis_ovedslightly.Levelt?_floor
byusingmetalorwoodshimsunderthefreezerorbracefIcorsupportingthefreezer.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Lightbulbisburnedcut.Foll<_wdirectionsunder"InteriorLight"intheFreezerFeatures
_%cti_.
_%oelect[iccurrentisreachingthef_ezer. SeeOccurrence"FreezerDc_s_%otRur_."
FREEZER WARRANTY
Yourproductisprotectedby thiswarranty
Your appliance is warranted by _lit e Consolidated Industries, Inc. WCI has authorized Frigidaire Ho_e Products and its authorized servlcez_ to
performse_%-ices cove_L_dbythis_rarranty. Weauthorizenopersontoc_geor addtoanyof our obligations under tf_sw&rranty. Oul-obligations
f or se_ice _ld part s under this w_rranty inus t be pe rf or_gt by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.
WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE
PERIOD SERVICERS, WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR:
FULL ONE-YEAR Oneyear fromorigi1_al Payallcostsforrepairi1_gorr_placinganypartsofthis Costsofse_icecallsthatarelistedunderNOP_MAL
WARRANTY purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in _%aterials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEE CONSL_4ER. *
workmanship.
LIMITED 2ND - 5TH Second through fifth RepairorreplaceanypartsintheSealedRefrlgeration Diagnosticc_stsandanyz_-al, tr_rtation_-d
YEAR WARRANTY years from original System (compressor, condei1ser,evaporator, dz-ierand reizlstallationcostswhicharerequiredbecauseof
{S_al_d Syste/a) purchase date. tubing} which prove to be defective inmaterials or s_iT_ce.Costsforlabor,pa_tse/-_transportationother
wor_nanship,a_ldprovlde th= labor to instali suchpal-t, tl-_a]with res<oectto tI_Sealed Refrigeratl_n Systeal.
LIMITED 6TH - 10TH Si_hthroughtenthyears Provideareplacement foranycompressorwblchprovesto Oia_lesticcostsaz-_ianyz_/nmval,transportatlonazYd
YEAR WARRANTY from original purchase be defectlve inmaterials or workmanship, reinstallation costs which are required because of
(Compressor only) date. service.Costsforlabor,paztss_d transporrationot_
tllsaltl_ c_st ofthe replacementcompressor itself.
Timeperi@3slistedah%%-e. All of the provisions of the full and liiDited warranties
above and the exclusions listedbelow apply.
LIMITED WARRANTY
(Applicable to the
State of Alaska)
THREE-YEAR
LIMITED FOOD
SPOILAGE PLAN
During the first three
years from original
pmrchasedate.
If food loss results because of defects inmat erials or
wor}_ila2_ship dum-ingthe time periods listed above, and
applies to the limitations stated in the normal
l_s_lslbilities oftl_ cons%_r listedbelow,Frlgidai_
will l_imburse the constm%erfor th_actual food spoilage
lossin_c_ss of$5.00_r occurrence,but nottoexceedth_
maximum payment in the schedule at right, provided the
foodlosses:
A) Are reported and the food sho_a]to any Frigidaire
authotized servicerwitIn]%24he_-s of tI-_discovelyof
_ not occasioned byeither the manual discern%oction
of the electrical power within the premises of the
owner or a general power failure
Costs of the technici_l 's travel to the home and any
c_osts for pick pp and dellvery o f the a_pllance z_quired
he_ of service.
O o_,c_-even though the owner exercised reasonable
care and diligence to save foodper suggestions
fulmlshedwith th_ appliamce.
MAXIMUM PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Size - Cubic Foot Cuisulative Maximum
.5-9.9 $i00
i0.0-16.5 $150
16.6-21.5 $200
21.6+ $250
*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary householduse, and the cons_mer is responsible for the items
listed below:
1 Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accoz_s_ce with instructions provided with the appliance and in
acc_r_ce with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas cedes.
Proper connectiontoagroundedpower supplyof sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose
c_nnect ions or defects J!'_house wiring.
6 Expe_s for i_tklr_ t 1"_ appliance accessible for se_icing, such as z_<_ral of trim, cupbc_L shelves, etc., _lich are
not a pazt of the applia!lce when it was shipped from the factory.
5 D_gages to finlshafte_ ir_Oallati_.
6 Replacement of light bulbs and/or f luoz_scent tubes (on i_x_els with these f eatttres ) .
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover the following:
1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING
PROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Note: So_statesdonotallowtheexclusicnorlimitationof incidental orconsequential damages, sot_is limitationor
exclusion _ y not apply to you.
Z Service calls -w_ich do not involve real flznction or de fects h-_ wor_dp or l_terial, or for appliances not h-_ ordi_azy
household use. _%lec_nsimsgr shall pay for ._1c/%service calls.
_ges caused by services pe_ f o_t_d by servicers other t 1-_/1Pr _gidei_ or its authorized servicers; us_ of parts other
the1 genuine V_-igideire Home Products pezts; obtained from persons other tha_l such servicers; or exte_mal causes such
as abuse, misuse, i_adec_/at e pwer supply or acts of God.
6 Products with origi_a 1 serial numbers that k_ve been removed or altered s_-_] cannot be readily detez_ined.
IF YOU NEED
SERVICE
Keeppurbillof sale, deliveryslip, orso_otherappropriatepa_t record. 7hedateonthebill establishesthe_arranty
period s_/id s_mvice be _%WlUl_d. If s_rvice isperformed, it is ira./z-best intere_ to <Jotaln_'_dkeepall _elpts. %%'iswritten
_arranty gives you specific legal rights. You m_qy also have other ri@)t s that vary from state to state. Service lnzder this
warrs/lty l_/st be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Hon_ Products :
800"944"9044
FmigidaizmHon_Products
P.O. Box 7181
_iblJn, Ohio 43017
[] FRIGIDAIRE
HOME PRODUCTS
Product features or specifications as descTibed or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made
by_ite Consolidated Industries, Inc. This warranty applies o_ly i_'_the 50 states of the U. S .A. and Puerto Rico.
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Service Information in
Canada Only
To avoidur_ecessarycost and inconvenience, make a fewsimple checks
beforecallin_forservice.Conmonoccurrencesandtheirsolutionscanbe
found in the Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the
instrtmti_nsinthismm-mal.
Ifyouarettnabletolocatethecauseofaproblem,callforservice.Insistcn
factoryserviceby anauthorizedFRIGIDAIREPARTSANDSERVIC_depot.
FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE
All Frigidaireappliancesare backedby FRIGIDAIREPARTSANDSERVICE,one of
Canada's largestpartsandservicenet_rks.
TheFrigidairereputationmmgmsyoucanenjoycar_leteprofessionalservice
fromoneofourhundredsoftrainedtecl_liciansacrosstheccttntry.
FRIGIDAIRE PARTS ANDSERVICE
866LangsDrive
Cambridge, Ontario
N3H 2N7
Place the name, address and telephone number of your service depot in
the spacesbelow.
Productand feature specifications as describedorillustratedare
subject tochangewithoutnotice.
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mFRIGIDAIRE
FREEZER
WARRANTY in Canada
WARRANTOR :
Frigidaire C_ada
866 Langs Drive
Cambridge, Ontaxio
N3H 2N7
For seavice _r_r this w_, _ct yoga- local dm{l-er/retsdler, aut_
FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot, or :
FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE
866 Langs Drive
Cambridge, Ontario
N3H 2N7
_fel: (519) 653-0095
FZ_: (519} 653-5761
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Forthefirstyesl"afterpurck_e by theorigirmlccr_sum_r/c_r:
For the semori, ttiid, fourth s_-d fifthyear after _se by the origirml
c©nsthDB r/©wrier :
For the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth yeaz- after purchase by tim
original const_er/owner.
WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT:
Pay cost to repair or replace anydefect ire pazts (includJ_ servi6_ stud
lahsur cha_je).
Payosst (incliJJ/_s_rVlCe_]ilah_umc_) toz_]alrOr replacedefeotive
parts of t!_ sealed refrlgeration systen co_isting of the co_pressor_
evapa_ator_ co_er, intercmrmemtin_tubir_, drler andrefngeration
Payc_st (excludingservic_labour charge) toreplaceadefectlvemotor
cc_res_Dr
FREEZER FOOD SPOILAGE PL_-N
Inaddition,_i_}_ eventof Jossoffcod due toslx]ilageasa result ofa_ failureorml inoperative_t ofthe fi_zer dm_ to faultywor_p
crnmte_als, the fol_ freez_ ftodspoil_ planappll_. _ tun iativetoralme_abll±t y,as_linedbelow, _I ngt beexreedsiforanygiven freez_.
Type of freezer
5<u. ft/142 litres t©
iI. 9c_a.ft. /337. I litres
12.0cu. fk ./540 lmtres to
23.0c_/. ft./6S1.5 litmes
Planperiod
ist through 5thye_l-after date ofDur obese
by orlgJrml co--r/owner
Frigidairewill pay
A _tive total
of up to $200.
Cons%uner/Owner will pay
First $25 ofeaob claim
Ist thr©u@h 5thyear after date ofput ol_xse
by original mo_er/_r
A c_r_latire total
of up to $400.
First $25 ofe_ch clash
Claim fore% m_ybe obtained from youl-local dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND S_R]TI6_ depot or from the office shown above a/idmust
be subnlttedtothewarr_tyd_ment witl_ntldrty (30)days ofthe loss.
}l%erea c'lain[issuhnltted _'_er the V_mezer Food Spilage Ple_l,such clai_[corot itutes awaiver by the c_r/o'_,_r of any othem rlghtto r_ tow}-_c.h
be/abe isot_se _titleibylawwithre_ct to the lossof feed_ to spoilageasa result ofmachanical failureor _ _ pemative _t ofthe freezer
due to faulty worship ormat erials.
WARRANTY APPLIES TO:
Product s putchased _d ir_bal led h_ Canada forpersonal single family household use.
Defeets res_iting or arising out of the manu facturins process.
Prochct s be_rinz legible manu facturer _s msdel and serial numbers.
d Rephace_t par ts only for the r_inder of t!_ original _ty.
WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
_rtation damage.
S_Lply_dreplac_nent of prceha_L fuses, glasss_rillg_tbulbs.
Par ts and service supplied or obtained ftom other than FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE or FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE authorized depots.
d Damage or failure as the result of abuse_ improper or c_rcial use.
CONSUMER/OWNER RESPONSIBILITY :
To provide proof of the origli-_ldate of purchase by ma_s of a bill of sale or pa_f z_-cozdverifying pur_e date.
To pay all costs temake the appliance readily accessible for sel_ice.
To ensure proper power supply and connection ef the appliance to same.
d Proper installaticn,orntrol_ttirg andcare of flnish.
This warranty is i!-_addlticn to any stmtutory _mrranties c_ntai_%d i_l ar_/applicable l_hat i_. _e terms and cx_nditiQns of tt-ls warranty are not intended
fm exclude or limit your ri_t s undar those stathf_s, qhe warrant_r _ reserves fAe right f_ _ t ranspor ration ar_ t ravel lir_ csst s for _s_
in excess of 48 k_lometres (30 miles) from the nearest FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVIRE authorized service depot.
_ds _arranty plus the statmtozy_ties m_mti_ned are t!_e only _t ies given to t!_e c_l_r/owner for this product.
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Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) MFU21M3GW1 Owner's manual

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