Frigidaire FFWC38F6LS User's Manual
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1. by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord e Unplug the wine cooler before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock e Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the wine cooler with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage is not covered under your warranty e Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the wine cooler from being turned off accidentally Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong 3 prong grounded plug Power cord with 4h WARNING Child Safety e Destroy carton plastic bags and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the wine cooler 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 e Remove all staples from the carton Staples can cause severe cuts and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture e An empty discarded wine cooler is a very dangerous attraction to children e Remove the door s of any appliance that is not in use even if it is being discarded 4h WARNING Proper Disposal of your Wine Cooler Risk o2. or combustible agents L NOTE The exterior walls of the wine cooler may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside Temperatures as much as 30 F warmer than room temperature can be expected For this reason it is particularly important in hotter climates to allow enough space for air circulation around your wine cooler Leveling The wine cooler must have all bottom corners resting firmly on solid floor The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded wine cooler NOTE It is Very Important for your wine cooler to be level in order to function properly If the wine cooler is not leveled during installation the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly causing cooling frost or moisture problems To Level Your Wine Cooler After removing all interior and exterior packaging materials use a carpenter s level to level the wine cooler from front to back Adjust the leveling legs in front Y bubble higher so that the door closes easily when left halfway open Cleaning e Wash any removable parts of the wine cooler interior and exterior with mild detergent and warm water Wipe dry Do not use harsh cleaners on these Surfaces e Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance 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
3. sticky side of tape already removed Do not remove the serial plate Important Safeguards Do not store food in your wine cooler as interior temperature may not get cool enough to prevent spoilage In summer months or areas of high humidity the glass door may build up moisture To remove the moisture wipe it away Handle Installation 1 Set handle over the two mounting studs at top of door 2 Use hex head screw driver or allen wrench to tighten set screws from bottom to secure handle to door Mounting stud Locate handle Set screw Screw driver INSTALLATION Reversing the door swing The glass door can be opened from left to right and vice versa Should you desire to change the opening direction please follow these instructions L NOTE All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door 1 Remove top cap Remove the three screws that hold the upper hinge right side to the top of the cabinet See Fig 1 2 Carefully remove top hinge See Fig 1 then lift the door up off of bottom hinge and place it on a padded Surface to prevent scratching it See Fig 2 3 Remove the three button plugs from the upper left corner of the cabinet and transfer them to the holes on the opposite side Be sure to press the button plugs firmly into the holes See Fig 1 4 Remove three screws that hold the bottom hinge to lower end of cabinet Remove the three button plugs from lower LH corner and tra
4. FRIGIDAIRE Use 4 Care TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety InstUCciONSA 2 E MUMSMO OMULOIS cc sciessvessvveessccerdencntcavesernesanns 7 Installation ooo ooononoococcaco AN 4 A orsa o a 8 Door Reversal Instructions enn 5 Carevahic MG Senile iamemars O ui se 9 Energy Saving TipS tec ne assess ster eetaesere eee ene 6 Before you Call 10 Major Appliance Warranty 12 OTOZ Idy OOGTOLTZLZ www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 SERI AL MODEL S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and Save These Instructions This Owner s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Use your Wine Cooler 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 Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided below The serial plate is located on the upper left wall inside the Wine Cooler Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date 4h WARNING Please read all instructions before using this wine cooler 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 4h DANGER DANGER indicates an imm
5. LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period Service should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice USA Canad
6. MS section Turn control knob to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in the door seal will cause Wine Cooler to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature Turn the control to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Turn control to a colder setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Warm air entering the Wine Cooler causes it to run more Open doors less often See DOOR PROBLEMS section Warm food will cause Wine Cooler to run more until the desired temperature Is reached It takes 4 hours for the Wine Cooler to cool down completely This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the Wine Cooler cabinet SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels when wine cooler is on 10 Modern wine coolers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures They require a high efficiency compressor This is normal When the surrounding noise level is low you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior BEFORE YOU CALL continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Longer sound levels e Wine Cooler operates at higher This is normal Sound will level off or disappear as refrig when compressor pressures during the start of the erator continues to run comes on ON cycle Fan runs when room Exterior thermostat has acti This is normal temperat
7. a 1 800 944 9044 1 800 265 8352 Electrolux Major Appliances Electrolux Canada Corp North America lt Electrolux 5855 Terry Fox Way P O Box 212378 Mississauga Ontario Canada Augusta GA 30907 L5V 3E4 12
8. are and rocks on the floor when it is misalign the door Refer to Leveling in the Installation moved slightly section LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is not on e Light bulb is burnt out e Follow instructions under Interior Light in the FEATURES section e No electric current is reaching e See Installation section the Wine Cooler 11 MAJOR APPLI ANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty For one year from your original date of purchase Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada 3 Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures 6 Products used in a commercial setting 7 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instruction
9. conds before set point is locked in e The default temperature is 46 F 8 C for upper zone and 59 F 15 C for lower zone The temperature after power failure will be the temperature set before the power failure e To prolong the life of compressor please wait for at least 5 minutes before the wine cooler is restarted after power failure The temperature range MIN and MAX is 41 54 F for the upper zone and 54 64 F for the lower zone Failure display e lf E and F are displayed please contact local service personnel for repair e f the temperature in the cooler is too low it will display L e If the temperature in the cooler is too high the screen will display H and will flash Under this state the buzzer will buzz for 30 seconds One minute later the buzzer will continue to buzz for the next 30 seconds After three times the alarm will not buzz any more You can press any key to cancel sound alarm e Storing too many wine bottles in the cooler may cause the temperature in the cooler to rise temporarily FEATURES Adjustable Interior Shelves Multi position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages The shipping Spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be removed and discarded Interior Light Some models The light comes on automatically when the door is opened The light can also be turned on and off by pressing the Light button on th
10. e control panel Press the button twice to keep the light on when the door is closed Door Lock This unit is equipped with a lock near the bottom of the door Two keys are provided Keep the keys out of reach of children Wine Cooler Dual Zone Wine Cooler Single Zone Handle i Wooden shelf 2 Control panel 3 C6 Adjustable eg Cleaning the wine cooler e Before cleaning turn the temperature control to OFF unplug the wine cooler and remove the bottles e Clean your wine cooler once every two months Inside Wash inside surfaces of the wine cooler with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart 1 136 liters warm water Rinse and dry Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls or any electrical parts Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above or mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry Never use metallic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or alkaline solutions on any surface Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth Care of plastic parts e Be sure and protect the door gasket It should be kept clean at all times e f the plastic parts in the wine cooler remain contaminated by oil animal or vegetable for a long period of time they will age and crack easily Please clean them on a regula
11. ed after power failure Failure display e lf E and F are displayed please contact local service personnel for repair e f the temperature in the cooler is too low it will display L e If the temperature in the cooler is too high the screen will display H and will flash Under this state the buzzer will buzz for 30 seconds One minute later the buzzer will continue to buzz for the next 30 seconds After three times the alarm will not buzz any more You can press any key to cancel sound alarm e Storing too many wine bottles in the cooler may cause the temperature in the cooler to rise temporarily Temperature Control for Dual Zone Model N 10 sita N 10 sit light power eil lower Temperature in lower chamber indicator BB Temperature display zone Press this button once to increase temperature 1 F C Light This LED turns the light ON and OFF W Press this button once to decrease temperature 1 F C Power This LED turns the power ON and OFF upper zone Temperature in upper chamber indicator Press both Light and Power LED s at the same time to Press this button once to increase temperature 1 F C change between fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures W Press this button once to decrease temperature 1 F C The wine cooler can be operated by adjusting the temperature contro buttons up arrow and down arrow until the desired temperature is reached The display will flash for a few se
12. f child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past J unked or abandoned wine coolers are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old wine cooler please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling disposal methods Check with your utility company or visit www recyclemyoldfridge com for more information on recycling your old wine cooler Before you throw away your old wine cooler e Remove doors e Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside e Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician INSTALLATION This Use amp Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model Use the appliance only as instructed in this Use amp Care Guide Before starting the wine cooler follow these important first steps Location e Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug e For optimal performance it is recommended that you install the wine cooler where the ambient temperature is between 70 and 78 degrees fahrenheit e Allow space around the unit for good air circulation Leave a 2 inch space on the back and sides of the wine cooler for adequate circulation e Be sure the wine cooler stays in the upright position during transport e Keep the wine cooler from any hazardous
13. ged in or plug may be loose House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker Power outage Room or outside weather is hot Wine Cooler has recently been disconnected for a period of time Large amounts of warm or hot food has been stored recently Door is opened too frequently or too long Wine Cooler door may be slightly open Temperature control is set too low Wine Cooler gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted Temperature control is set too low Temperature control is set too warm Door is opened too frequently or too long Door may not be seating properly Large amounts of warm or hot food has been stored recently Wine Cooler has recently been disconnected for a period of time The external Wine Cooler walls can be as much as 30 F warm er than room temperature Use another circuit If you are unsure about the outlet have it checked by a certified technician See Setting the Temperature Control section Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet Check replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse Reset circuit breaker Check house lights Call local Electric Company It s normal for the Wine Cooler to work harder under these conditions It takes 4 hours for the Wine Cooler to cool down completely Warm food will cause Wine Cooler to run more until the desired temperature Is reached Warm air entering the Wine Cooler causes it to run more Open doors less often See DOOR PROBLE
14. inently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 4h 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 A IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related 4h WARNING For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and other warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4h WARNING Electrical Information e The wine cooler must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 60 Hz 15 Amp AC only electrical outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical 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 Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor GFI circuit Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug e f the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk e Never unplug the wine cooler
15. lation making the wine cooler less efficient e Wipe containers dry before placing them in the wine cooler This cuts down on moisture build up inside the unit e Organize the wine cooler to reduce door openings Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Cool Down Period For best performance allow 4 hours for the wine cooler to cool down completely The wine cooler will run continuously for the first several hours Temperature Control for Single Zone Model mn Press this button once to increase temperature 1 F C w Press this button once to decrease temperature 1 F C The wine cooler can be operated by adjusting the temperature control buttons up arrow and down arrow until the desired temperature is reached The display will flash for a few seconds before set point is locked in The temperature range MIN and MAX is 41 64 F 5 18 C 86 Temperature display Light This button turns the light ON and OFF Power This buttons turns the power ON and OFF Press both Light and Power button s at the same time to change between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures 6 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS e The default temperature for the wine cooler is 54 F 12 C The temperature after power failure will be the temperature set before the power failure e To prolong the life of compressor please wait for at least 5 minutes before the wine cooler is restart
16. nsfer to holes where bottom hinge was just removed See Fig 3 5 Unscrew pins from both hinges and transfer to threaded hole on opposite side See Fig 4 Re install bottom hinge in LH corner of cabinet using same three screws removed in Step 4 6 On bottom edge of door transfer door stop bracket and bushing to holes on opposite side See Fig 6 A A Move pin to i opposite hole 7 On top edge of door transfer the button plugs and Se yy upper and bushing to hole on opposite side See Fig 7 gt lower hinges 8 Place bottom LH corner of door onto lower hinge then install top hinge to cabinet Make sure door is level and it seals properly against cabinet then securely fasten three screws See Fig 7 Snap top cap back onto hinge Button plugs Top cap Screws GRA Button plugs 5 Bushing Fig 1 INSTALLATION ENERGY SAVING TIPS e Install the wine cooler in the coolest part of a dry and ventilated e room out of direct sunlight and A away from heating ducts or Bushing registers Do not place the wine Fig 6 cooler next to heat producing appliances such as a range oven or dishwasher e Level the wine cooler so the door close tightly e Do not over crowd the wine cooler or block cold air vents Doing so causes the wine cooler to run longer and use more energy Shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere with cold air circu
17. r basis Vacation and Moving Tips Vacations If the wine cooler will not be used for several months e Remove all wine bottles and unplug the power cord e Clean and dry the interior thoroughly e Leave the wine cooler door open slightly blocking it open if necessary to prevent odor and mold growth Moving When moving the wine cooler follow these guidelines to prevent damage e Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet e Remove wine bottles and clean the wine cooler e Secure all loose items by taping them securely in place to prevent damage e Ina moving vehicle secure the wine cooler in an upright position to prevent movement Also protect the outside of the wine cooler with a blanket or similar item CARE AND CLEANING 4h WARNING If leaving the wine cooler door open while on vacation make certain that children cannot climb inside and become entrapped BEFORE YOU CALL 1 800 944 9044 United States 1 800 265 8352 Canada PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Visit our web site at www frigidaire com WINE COOLER OPERATION Wine Cooler does not run Wine Cooler runs too much or too long Interior Wine Cooler temperature Is too cold Interior Wine Cooler temperature Is too warm Wine Cooler external surface temperature Is warm Wine cooler is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt Temperature control is in the OFF position Wine cooler may not be plug
18. s 8 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 9 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 is shipped from the factory 10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 11 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DI SCLAI MER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LI MI TATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT
19. ure is below vated the heater or fan 45 Popping or cracking Metal parts undergo expansion This is normal Sound will level off or disappear as Wine sound when compres and contraction as in hot water Cooler continues to run sor comes on pipes Boiling or gurgling Refrigerant used to cool Wine This is normal sound like water boil Cooler is circulating through ing out the system Vibrating or rattling Wine Cooler is not level It Level the unit Refer to leveling instructions in the noise rocks on the floor when it is Installation section moved slightly Snapping sound e Cold control turning the Wine e This is normal Cooler OFF and ON WATER MOI STURE FROST INSI DE WINE COOLER Moisture forms on e Weather is hot and humid e This is normal inside of Wine Cooler e Door may not be seating e See DOOR PROBLEMS section walls properly e Door is kept open too long or Open the door less often opened too frequently WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE WINE COOLER Moisture forms on out Door may not be seating prop e See DOOR PROBLEMS section side of Wine Cooler erly causing the cold air from inside the wine cooler to meet warm moist air from outside ODOR IN WINE COOLER Odors in Wine ooler e Interior needs to be cleaned e Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda DOOR PROBLEMS Door will not close e Wine Cooler is not level It e This condition may force the cabinet out of squ
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