Frigidaire 242111900 User Manual
All about the
Use&Care
of your Refrigerator
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Important Safety Instructions. | ................................2 |
Features at a Glance.............................................. | 4 |
Installation............................................................ | 5 |
Door Removal Instructions...................................... | 7 |
Connecting Water Supply....................................... | 9 |
Controls.............................................................. | 10 |
Storage Features................................................. | 12 |
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser.......................... | 13 |
Changing the Filter.............................................. | 15 |
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.................... | 16 |
Care and Cleaning................................................ | 17 |
Before you Call.................................................... | 18 |
Major Appliance Warranty..................................... | 20 |
2010) (March 242111900
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator.
For your Safety
•DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
•DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
•Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker.
•Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
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.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Installation Checklist
Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Freezer door is level across the top
Leveling
Refrigerator is level,
Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
House power turned on
Refrigerator plugged in
Ice Maker
House water supply connected to refrigerator
No water leaks present at all connections - recheck in 24 hours
Ice maker is turned ON
Ice & water dispenser operates correctly
Front filter must be flush with filter housing
(select models)
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
Crisper humidity controls set
Registration card sent in
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not
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Important Safety Instructions
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator 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.
Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
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 refrigerator.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/
freezer:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.
•Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly.
Electrical information
•The refrigerator 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
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground
Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
•If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk.
•Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.
•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
•Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor.
Such damage is not covered under your warranty.
•Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.
IMPORTANT
Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds, located on the left side of the temperature control panel (Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
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Features At A Glance
Features may vary according to model
SpillSafe®
Adjustable Shelf
SpillSafe® 
Adjustable Shelf
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This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
Location
•Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
•If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources.
•The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
•Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker. If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice maker off.
CAUTION
Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.
Installation
Installation clearances
•Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top | 3/8 inch |
Back | 1 inch |
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.
Installation
Toe Grille Installation and Removal
To install toe grille
1Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.
2While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to cabinet.
3Fasten top clips to cabinet.
4Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge.
To remove toe grille
1With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe grille from bottom hinge groove.
2Open both doors. Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe grille pops off.
3Pull toe grille outward toward your body and off of lower hinges.
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Installation
Door Opening
NOTE
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter or table when removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened.
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
•The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
•The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
•Doors should align with each other and be level.
All of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1Open both doors and remove the toe grille (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).
2Close the doors and use a
3/8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers.
3Ensure both doors are
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):
1Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into position. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed).
2If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)
3If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)
4After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from fully closed to fully open).
5 Reinstall set screw, locking the door height.
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7/16” Wrench |
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and 3/32” Hex Key | Door Stop |
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| Set Screw | |
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6Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place
(see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).
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Door Removal Instructions
Getting through narrow spaces
If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
Top Hinge | Top Hinge | Tools Necessary: |
Cover Front | Cover Rear | |
Screw | Screw |
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Top | Bottom |
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Hinge | AND | OR | OR |
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Screw | Hinge |
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| Screw |
| Socket |
| 3/8” Fixed |
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| Phillips™ Head | Wrench Set | W | Wrench |
To prepare for removing the doors:
1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2 Open both doors and remove the toe grille (as explained in the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance).
3 Remove any food from the door shelves.
4 Close the doors.
To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover:
1 Remove the three screws from each cover over the top door hinges.2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off.
To remove the refrigerator door:
1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.
3 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.
CAUTION
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.
Adjustable Hinge | |
(some models) | (some models) |
To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps.
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Door Removal Instructions
To remove the freezer top hinge cover:
1Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges.
2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off.
3Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.
To remove the freezer door:
1Detach the
2Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
Adjustable Hinge (some models)
4Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the
5Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.
6Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the bottom hinge.
To reinstall the freezer door, reverse the above steps.
Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see “To level the doors using the lower hinge” for models with adjustable lower hinges or “To level the cabinet using the front rollers” for models with the
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Connecting the Water Supply
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before
connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
•Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
•DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
•Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.
BeforeInstallingTheWaterSupplyLine,YouWillNeed:
•Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,
•Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
•A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add
approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
•A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a selfpiercing type shutoff valve.
•A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE
Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state building codes, Electrolux recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Electrolux recommends its Smart Choice water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with
ToConnectWaterSupplyLineToIceMakerInletValve
1.Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2.Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket.
Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4.If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1.
If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.
5.With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.
6.Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
7.Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.
8.Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
9.To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).
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Water Tubing | Clamp |
to Ice Maker | Brass |
Fill Tube | |
| Compression |
| Nut |
| Ferrule |
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| Copper |
| water line |
| Water Valve |
| Bracket |
| Valve Inlet |
| Water Valve |
Copper water line | |
from household water supply | |
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow | |
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.) | |
Figure 1 | Figure 2 |
IMPORTANT
After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system.
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is first connected to the household water supply line.
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Controls
Iceman Lite
User Interface
Your refrigerator is equipped with a user interface display.
Touch an icon (Water/Cube/Crush) to activate the desired dispenser mode.
light | On / Off |
control lock | Press and hold for three (3) seconds |
| to activate and deactivate. This |
| restricts undesired changes to the |
| refrigerator’s settings and prevents |
| use of the ice and water dispenser. |
water filter | Touch to display filter condition |
| status. Press and hold for three (3) |
| seconds to reset. |
C/F | Touch to toggle display from Fahr- |
| enheit toCelsius. Press and hold |
| for three (3) seconds for display |
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| display of the freezer and fridge |
| temps. |
power | Press and hold for three (3) seconds |
| to turn off the cooling system to |
| clean the refrigerator. It also turns |
| off all dispenser functions. The tem- |
| perature display will read OFF. |
IMPORTANT
Pressing the power off icon does not turn off power to your refrigerator. You must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Setting Cooling Temperatures
Press the or indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting. The temperature display will begin to blink with the first touch. After five (5) seconds
of inactivity, the display will beep to accept the new temperature.
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