Frigidaire CFHT1843LS4, DFHT1843MW3, CFTR1826LS5, CFTR1826LW7, FFHI2117LB2 Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions ................ 2 Controls ............................................................... 9

Installation .......................................... 4 N_k_al _pen ring Sounds and Sigh_ .................... I0

Door Removal Instructions ..................................... 5 _re and Cle_ ning ............................................... 11

Handle Installation ................................................ 6 Before _ou _ LII................................................... I2

Connecting Water Supply ....................................... 8 Major Appliance Warranty ................................... 1_

Ice Service ........................................................... 9

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Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeusingthis
refrigerator.

For your Safety

o 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

Doors

Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

13 Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted

1/4" (6mm) front-to-back

13 Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
13 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

13 House power turned on
13 Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

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 indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

13 House water supply connected to refrigerator
13 No water leaks present at all connections -

recheck in 24 hours

13 Ice maker is turned ON
13 Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

13 Front filter must be flush with filter housing

(select models)

Final Checks

Q Shipping material removed
i::::l Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

I::1 Crisper humidity controls set
I:::1 Registration card sent in

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not

hazard-related.

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:

o Remove doors.

Leave shelves in place
so children may not
easily climb inside.

Have refrigerant
removed by a qualified

service technician.

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.

Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three (3)
seconds, located on the left side of the temperature
control panel (Electronic controls), or turning the

Freezer and Fresh Food controls to "O" (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.

Grounding type
wail receptacle

S DO not, under "_

| any circumstances,

_1 cut, remove, /

or bypass the /

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate

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

_l_gr°unding prong_

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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.

ThisUse&CareGuideprovidesgeneraloperating
instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas
instructedinthisUse&CareGuide.Beforestarting 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

Leveling

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable
front rollers or front leveling screws to help level your

unit.

To level your refrigerator:

1 Remove toe grille.

2 Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench

to adjust front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to
adjust leveling screws.

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.

Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will drop below 55°1: (13°C) or rise above 110o1:

(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

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Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors
close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator

should slope 1/4" to 1/2" from front to back. Then
level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

Installation
Installation clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing

and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/oinch
Back I inch

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.

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

D

Raise

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)