Frigidaire 218954901 User Manual

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P/N 218954901 (0101)

Product Registration

This Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product. In addition, please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this refrigerator in the space provided below. These numbers are found on the serial plate located on the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment.

Model No. __________________________________________________ Serial No. ___________________________________________________

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown left) should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products.

Contents

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner's Guide.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 218955000.

Spanish Owner's Guides Electrolux Home Products P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917

2 Product Registration 2 Versión en español 3 Important Safety Instructions

3 For Your Safety 3 Child Safety 3 Electrical Information 3 Other Precautions

4 First Steps

4 Location 4 Installation 4 Door Opening 4 Leveling 4 Cleaning 5 Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply

6 Energy Saving Ideas 6 Setting the Controls

6 Cool Down Period 6 Refrigerator Control 6 Freezer Control

7 Fresh Food Storage 8- 9 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 10-11 Care and Cleaning

10 Inside 10 Outside 1 0 Replacing the Light Bulb 1 0 Vacation and Moving Tips

11-12 Removing Handles and Doors

11 To Remove Handles 1 2 To Remove Freezer Door 1 2 To Remove Refrigerator Door 1 2 To Reinstall Freezer Door 1 2 To Reinstall Refrigerator Door

13-15 Avoid Service Checklist 1 5 Normal Operating Sounds 16 Warranty 1 7 Service Information in Canada

Important Safety

Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.

Instructions

Proper Disposal of

Your Refrigerator/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. BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

 Remove

doors.

 Leave shelves

in place so children may not easily climb inside.

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.

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

• Remove all staples from carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is being discarded.

Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator will operate properly.

• Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-

prong grounding plug for your protection against 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. Do Not Use An Extension Cord Or Adapter Plug.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may be affected. Operating refrigerator with insufficient power can damage compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty. If you suspect your voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

• To prevent refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

Other Precautions

• Never unplug refrigerator by pulling on power cord. Always grip plug firmly, and pull straight out from receptacle.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb. NOTE: Turning control to OFF turns off compressor, but does not disconnect power to light bulb or other electrical components.

• Do not operate refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker.

First Steps

This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide. Before starting refrigerator,

follow these important first steps:

Location

Install refrigerator:

• near a grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• out of direct sunlight and away from range, dishwasher, or other heat sources,

if possible.

• on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• where a water supply is available for automatic ice maker.

Installation

• Do not install refrigerator where temperature will drop below 60°F (15°C), or rise above 110°F (43°C). Compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures.

• In a recessed installation, allow an extra 1/2 inch (10-15 mm) on each side for ease of installation.

• If the hinge side of the unit will be placed against a wall, allow a 1-3/4 inch (44 mm) space between wall and refrigerator to permit proper door swing.

Door Opening

For best use of drawers and freezer basket, refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be opened about 135°.

Leveling

• Refrigerator must be leveled with all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Keep cabinet as low as possible for stability. Never adjust cabinet rollers so front is lower

than rear.

• To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator and freezer doors. Remove toe grille by pulling it straight out. Adjust rollers by turning each roller adjusting bolt with an adjustable wrench, a socket wrench, or a nutdriver until refrigerator is level and stable. Rear rollers are not adjustable.

• Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet evenly on all four sides.

• If freezer door is higher than refrigerator door, raise right corner and/or lower left corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• If refrigerator door is higher than freezer door, raise left corner and/or lower right corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• To replace toe grille: Line up tabs with holes, and push grille straight on.

Replacing Toe Grille

Cleaning

• Wash the inside, all removable parts, and the outside with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.

• Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments that can scratch appliance surface, when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape or energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch glue with sticky side of tape already removed.

• Do Not Remove Serial Plate.

First Steps

(continued)

Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply

Do Not Install Ice Maker Tubing Where T emperature May

Fall Below Freezing.

Check to be sure your water connection will comply with local plumbing codes. Water quality determines your ice quality. It is best to connect the ice maker to

water that is not softened. 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 .

The ice maker requires a 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) copper water supply line (with shutoff) from your household water system. Allow enough tubing behind your refrigerator to permit moving out to clean floor .

A water line kit is available through your dealer at extra charge. This kit includes 1/4 inch diameter copper tubing, plus parts to connect to your cold water line. Y ou will need to pur chase a 1/4 inch brass compression nut and ferrule fr om your local hardware or plumbing store.

Figure 1

1. Turn ON water supply and flush out copper tubing. Turn off water supply .

2. Unplug refrigerator .

3. Install WATER SUPPLY LINE as follows (figure 2):

• Slide brass nut, then ferrule, onto copper tubing.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

• Push end of copper tubing as far into the metal water valve fitting as it will go (1/4 inch). Slide ferrule into fitting and thread brass nut onto inlet, tighten finger tight plus 1/2 turn with wrench.

NOTE: Some models may have a cap on the valve. Unscrew the cap and discard.

4. Secure copper tubing with STEEL CLAMP and screw to rear panel at location shown (Figure 3).

5. Coil water supply tubing as shown (figure 3). NOTE: To prevent vibration noise and wear, leave a space between all

tubing and other surfaces.

6. Turn on water supply and check all connections for leaks (figure 3).

7. Plug refrigerator cord into wall outlet.

8. T o begin ice production, lower the Wire Signal Arm to the “down” or “ON” position (Figure 4).

IMPORT ANT

Ice production will begin when freezer reaches normal operating temperature. Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice.

New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours. After installation, if you wish to shut the ice maker off, lift the Wire Signal Arm until it clicks and locks in the “UP” position.

Energy Saving Ideas

• Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heatproducing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently.

• Level the refrigerator so the doors close tightly.

• Refer to this Owner's Guide for the suggested refrigerator settings.

• Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more efficiently. See Outside in the "Care and Cleaning" section.

• Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator 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 circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient, which could cause food spoilage.

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit.

• Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings. Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible.

Setting the Controls

G05C0090

Refrigerator Control

G05C0091

Freezer Control

Cool Down Period

To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading with food.

Refrigerator Control

• The refrigerator control should be set at the midpoint (-) of the dial for a trial period of 24 hours.

• After 24 hours, adjust the control as needed. For colder temperatures, turn the dial a notch toward COLDEST. For warmer temperatures, turn the dial a notch toward COLD. Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time.

Freezer Control

• The freezer control should be set at the midpoint (-) of the dial for a trial period of 24 hours.

NOTE: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

Turning the freezer control may change temperatures in both compartments. For example, if the freezer control is turned to a colder setting, the refrigerator control may have to be adjusted to a warmer one. Turning the refrigerator control will change only the refrigerator temperature.

IMPORTANT: If the freezer control is turned to OFF, cooling stops in both compartments.

You may hear the "Frost Free" system working. A fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation and maintenance of proper cooling temperatures, do not block cold air vents with food items. Water draining into the defrost water pan and hissing sounds are normal during the automatic "Frost Free" cycle.

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