Setting The Temperature; Freezer Optional - Frigidaire CFU09M2AW3 Owner's Manual

Setting the
Temperature Control
Cool Down Period
For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely, The
freezer will run continuously for the first several hours, Foods that are already frozen
may be placed in the freezer after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen foods
should NOT be loaded into the freezer until the freezer has operated for 4 hours,
When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of
freezer space at one time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the
freezer. It is not necessaryto turn the control knob to a colder setting while freezing
food,
Temperature
Control
The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the
left outside wail on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to provide
satisfactory food storage temperatures, However, the temperature control is
adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction, If a
colder temperature isdesired, turn the temperature control knobtocoldest and allow
several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.
Freezer Optional
Features
PLUNGER
Power Defrost Plunger - Chest Freezers
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Power Defrost - Upright Freezers
Defrost Drain
NOTE: 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 On Light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to electrical
power, The light glows even when the temperature control isturned to OFF.If the
light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run r' in the Avoid Service Checklist.
Juice Can Rack (upright models)
The Juice Carl Rack on the freezer door is specially ridged to store juice cans and
prevent them from roiling 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 the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock
after it has been turned.
Power Defrost
The Power Defrost feature will defrost freezer in a fraction of the time usuaily
required. To defrost, remove all food, and follow these steps.
1. Pull out Power Defrost Plunger. Leave door open while defrosting. (Closing
freezer door will push in plunger and power defrost will be turned off.)
2. Push Power Defrost Plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting iscompleted.
Defrost Drain
The Defrost drain providesa method of draining water during defrosting and cleaning.
See r'Defrosting r' in Care and Cleaning Section.
Interior Light
The tight comes on automatically when the door is opened, To replace the tight bulb,
turn the temperature control to OFFand unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old
bulb with a bulb of the same wattage,
Slide-Out Basket (upright models)
The slide-out basket at the bottom of the freezer provides separate storage space for
items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the basket, pull out and
lift up.
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