FRIGIDAIRE 241814800 User Manual

Use & Care Manual

Side by Side

Welcome 2

Refrigerator

Safety Instructions

Installation --

IHouseh old Water Supply to refrige rator

Door Removal Instructions

Features at a Glance

Temperature Controls

Looking Inside

Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser

Replacing Air Filter

Includes Connecting

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8 - 9

10 - 11

12 - 18

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips

Normal Operating Sounds

Care & Cleaning

Warranty

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

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PN: 241814800 (Jan 2007)

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains valuable information on how to properly maintain your new refrigerator.

We know you’ll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual. 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.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Got Questions?

Need Parts or Service?

Before Calling Your

Local Repair Service -

CALL:

Solutions Hotline

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Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date:

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL IN THE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

CARD INCLUDED

WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING 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.

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.

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 WARNING

WARNING

WARNING 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

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.

• 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.

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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.

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Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

INSTALLATION

Cabinet

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Grille

This Use & Care Manual provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. 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.

INSTALLATION

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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 Clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top ------------------ 3/8” Back---------------------------- 1”

DOOR OPENING

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To Remove Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2. Working from left side of toe grille, slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently pull forward until first set of tabs are free. Slide your hand down past the free tabs and pull forward again until the second set of tabs are free. Continue this process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed. (See graphic at top of page in right column.)

Grille

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4” (6 mm), front to back.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. (See

2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust front rollers.

“To Remove Toe Grille”

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.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter 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.

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2. Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of cabinet.

3. Starting from left side of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb and push toe grille forward until it snaps in place. Continue this process until all tabs are snapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

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The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening.

Raise

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

CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING 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.

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To Avoid Property Damage:

• Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply

line. Water supply tubing made of ¼” plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for 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.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

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. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, as shown.

5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. 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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Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure

• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the

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Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet (7.6 meters) of ¼ inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply line.

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and PhillipsTM screwdriver between 30 and 100 psi. tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,

you will need to 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).

household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

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After connecting the water supply, refer to

the Water Supply System”

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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for important information about

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Features may vary according to model

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE

To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.

SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES

Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the the fresh food compartment.

The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food compartments. The models with a 2-digit temperature display are for reference only, and do not display the current accurate compartment temperature. Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is, place a separate thermometer inside the freezer or fresh food compartment in the desired location.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Make your adjustments small and gradual; allowing time for temperatures to change and stabilize. Refer to the adjacent guidelines for temperature settings.

To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the Up or Down button closest to the display. The first time you press the button, the display shows the last setting you entered. Each press of the button after that increments the setting by one degree.

The display shows your new setting momentarily, then changes back to the current temperature.

Temperature Adjust ment Guide

If Fresh Food compartment is too warm

If Fresh Food compartment is too cold

If Freezer compartment is too warm

If Freezer compartment is too cold

Adjust Fresh Food control one degree

colder by pressing Down (Colder) button.

Adjust Fresh Food control one degree

warmer by pressing the Up (Cold) button.

Adjust Freezer control one degree colder

by pressing Down (Colder) button.

Adjust Freezer control one degree warmer

by pressing the Up (Cold) button.

Temperature Display (2-Digit)

Freezer Fresh Food

Warmest 6° -14° 47° 8°

Factory Setting 0° -18° 37° 3°

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The advanced electronic control system in your refrigerator includes additional display modes that service professionals can use to rapidly diagnose performance issues.

F° C° F° C°

Coldest -6° -2 1° 33° 1°

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

Cooling System On/Off Button

TURNING THE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF

You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel. To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, the button does not work unless you press

hold

it for three seconds. Once you disable the cooling system, all refrigeration to the freezer and fresh food compartments stops.

To turn the cooling system back on, you must again press

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Pressing the On/Off button on the control panel disables your refrigerator’s cooling system but does not disconnect power to lights and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Each time you make settings on the control panel, a single audible tone acknowledges your input.

SYSTEM MONITORING ALARMS (Select Models)

The electronic control system continuously monitors your

refrigerator/freezer for temperature consistency, doors

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the On/Off button for three more seconds.

Alarm Light Tone Condition How To Respond

On (light is

left ajar, and power failures. Variances from normal

operating conditions are communicated by audible tones

and a set of four status indicator lights.

USING THE ALARM RESET BUTTON

You can disable or activate the alarm system by pressing

and holding the Reset button for three seconds. Use it,

for example, to turn off audible tones and/or flashing

indicator lights.

Once you disable the alarm system, you must again

press and hold the Alarm Reset button for three more

Steady

Door

Ajar

seconds to reset (activate) the alarm system.

The On indicator light remains off while the freezer and

refrigerator compartments cool toward the current

High

Temp

cooling settings. When temperature settings are reached,

the On light displays green to indicate an active alarm

system.

RESPONDING TO ALARMS (Audible Tones & Indicator Lights)

Your refrigerator’s control system can convey the

Power

Failure

following information through audible tones and the alarm

indicator lights.

Alarm Reset Button

Alarm system is

off)

Alarm system is

Green

Flashing

Green

Flashing

Amber

Flashing

Amber

A power outage

not active while freezer and refrigerator compartments are cooling toward the current temperature settings.

active.

Freezer or

refrigerator door has been open for over five minutes.

Freezer or

refrigerator compartment has been too warm (7.2° C or higher) for over an hour.

was detected.

Indicator Lights

and

If freezer and refrigerator

compartments do not match your temperature settings in three hours, expect the control system to signal other conditions. If cooling does not stabilize toward your current settings call for assistance, using the phone number on the back page of this Use & Care Guide.

No response required.

Close door to disable and reset

alarm.

Press Alarm Reset button to

turn off alarm. If temperatures do not improve, call for assistance, using the phone number on the back page of this Use & Care Guide.

Press Alarm Reset button to

turn off alarm and press again to reset. Check if the power failure lasted long enough to affect stored food temperatures.

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