Forte F21UFESSS 33 Inch Freestanding Upright Freezer with 21

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3 Loosen the hex screws on top and bottom of the handle with the hex
wrench (provided) so that you can fit the handle over the extended
head screws in the door.
4 Place the door handle over the heads of the screws, then tighten the
hex screws.
Using your freezer
The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time
should not be exceeded.
Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If
there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions
regarding storage times.
Pre-packed, commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions for a three star frozen
food storage compartment or home freezer.
Shelves are provided for the organization of odd-shaped items.
1 Plug in your freezer. Wait for 30 minutes, then open the freezer door to
determine if the freezer is working properly.
2 Press and hold Lock for three seconds, then or on the control
panel touch pad to set the temperature inside the freezer. A beep
sounds when the MAX or MIN temperatures are reached.
Hex screws are here.
Extra hex screws are
Provided.
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Food in the freezer is
not cold
The door has been opened too
often or was not closed properly.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
You have just added a large
amount of food to the freezer.
Allow time for the new food to cool, then check again.
The door is not closed
completely.
Check the door gasket and food distribution and make sure that
the door closes completely.
The freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Allow time for the freezer to cool before adding food. Four
hours are required for the freezer to cool down completely.
The thermostat is set too warm. Set the thermostat to a colder setting.
The freezer makes
unusual noises or
vibrations
The freezer may not be level on
the floor.
Level the freezer with the leveling feet.
The body of the freezer is
touching a wall.
Move the freezer out from the wall.
Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction.
This is normal.
Refrigerant is circulating
throughout the system.
This is normal.
Moisture is building up
in the interior of the
freezer
The door has been opened too
often or was not closed properly.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
The freezer is in a location that is
very humid.
Move the freezer to a dryer location.
The weather is hot and humid. This is normal.
The freezer door does
not close completely
Food packages are interfering
with the door.
Move the food packages or remove some food.
The door gaskets are dirty. Clean the door gaskets.
The freezer is not level. Level the freezer with the leveling feet.
The compressor turns
on and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter
than normal.
This is normal.
You have just added a large
amount of food to the freezer.
Allow time for the new food to cool, then check again.
The door is not closed
completely or was opened too
often.
Check the door gasket and food distribution and make sure that
the door closes completely.
The freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Allow time for the freezer to cool before adding food. Four
hours are required for the freezer to cool down completely.
The thermostat was not set
correctly.
Set the thermostat to the correct setting.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
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Freezer
Safety
Operating
Requirements
Parts and
Features
Installation
Freezer
Use
Freezer
Care
Troubleshooting
Before
Use
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The
compressor
turns on and
off frequently.
The room temperature is
hotter than normal.
This is normal.
A large amount of food
was recently added.
Allow time for the recently
added food to cool, and
then check again.
The door is not closed
completely or was opened
too often.
Check the door gasket and
food distribution to make
sure the door will close
completely.
The freezer has been
disconnected for a period
of time.
Allow 4 hours for the
freezer to cool completely
before adding food.
The temperature control
was not set correctly.
Set the temperature
control to the correct
setting.
Freezer has
an odor
Freezer needs cleaning. Clean the freezer. See,
“Cleaning.
Improperly wrapped food
is giving off an odor.
Wrap food tightly or seal
before storing it in the
freezer.
CONTROL PANEL
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
The control
panel is
unresponsive
The control panel is
locked.
Press and hold SETTING
for 3 seconds to unlock
the control panel.
ERROR CODES
Code Meanings Cause Solution
Both Flashing
Temperature
sensor fault
Temperature
sensor failure.
Call for
service.
Both Flashing
Defrost sensor
fault
Defrost sensor
failure.
Call for
service.
Both Flashing
Ambient
Temperature
sensor fault
Ambient
temperature
sensor failure.
Call for
service.
17
Freezer
Safety
Operating
Requirements
Parts and
Features
Installation
Freezer
Use
Freezer
Care
Troubleshooting
Before
Use
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The
compressor
turns on and
off frequently.
The room temperature is
hotter than normal.
This is normal.
A large amount of food
was recently added.
Allow time for the recently
added food to cool, and
then check again.
The door is not closed
completely or was opened
too often.
Check the door gasket and
food distribution to make
sure the door will close
completely.
The freezer has been
disconnected for a period
of time.
Allow 4 hours for the
freezer to cool completely
before adding food.
The temperature control
was not set correctly.
Set the temperature
control to the correct
setting.
Freezer has
an odor
Freezer needs cleaning. Clean the freezer. See,
“Cleaning.
Improperly wrapped food
is giving off an odor.
Wrap food tightly or seal
before storing it in the
freezer.
CONTROL PANEL
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
The control
panel is
unresponsive
The control panel is
locked.
Press and hold SETTING
for 3 seconds to unlock
the control panel.
ERROR CODES
Code Meanings Cause Solution
Both Flashing
Temperature
sensor fault
Temperature
sensor failure.
Call for
service.
Both Flashing
Defrost sensor
fault
Defrost sensor
failure.
Call for
service.
Both Flashing
Ambient
Temperature
sensor fault
Ambient
temperature
sensor failure.
Call for
service.
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