Frigidaire E23CS75DSS0 Use & Care Manual

Espa_ol ........... 26

Temperature Controls .....

Looking Inside .......... 9

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Automatic Ice and Water

Dispenser ................ 12 - 16

Food Storage D

& Energy Saving Tips ....... 17

Normal Operatin_l Sounds.. 18

Care & Cleaning ......... 19 - 20

Warranty ..................... 21

Before You Call

Solutions to

Common Problems .............. 22 - 25

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS pIN241570100(0204)

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

Please read this Use & Care Manuat very carefuIly. Itcontains

vaIuable information on how to properIy maintain your new

refrigerator.

We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and ThankYou
for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for futu re

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.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Please complete and mail in the Product
Registration Card included with your

refrigerator.

Questions?

1-800-944-9044

(United States)

1-866-213-9397

(Canada)

or visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com

Extend Your Warranty Protection

With An

Extended Service Contract

CALL 1-800-944-9044

To Enjoy These Benefits:

Total freedom from repair bills so
unexpected repairs won't upset your
budget.

Fast, convenient toll-free service is just

a phone call away.
Top-quality repairs by factory-trained

experts.

Quick access to genuine replacement
parts so you can rest assured your

refrigerator is repaired with the proper
components.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appIiance. Read
product IabeIs 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 aIso 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 materiaI immediateIy after the refrigerator is
unpacked. Children shouId NEVER use these items to play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, pIastic sheets or
stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickty

cause suffocation.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past.

Junked orabandoned refrigerators
or freezers are still dangerous -

even ifthey 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 chitdren may not easily climb
inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding ptug for your protection against
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properIy grounded three-prong receptacle.The

receptacle must be installed in accordance with tocal

codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• Ifthe power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the
manufacturer, service technician or a quatified person to

prevent any risk.

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pulI straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

• UnpIug the refrigerator before cleaning and before

replacing a Iight bulb to avoid electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected if the voItage 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 outtet controlled by a wail
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.

• Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit.

ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificoperatinginstructions
foryourmodelUsetherefrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthis

Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow

these important first steps.

LOCATION

° Choose a place that is near a grounded eIectrical outIet.

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

° If possible, pIace the refrigerator out of direct suntight

and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat
sources.

• The refrigerator must be instalIed 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

Installation Clearances

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

conneotions:

Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1_

DOOR OPENING

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and Cabinet
fresh food

compartment doors.

2. Line up toe grilte at
base of refrigerator,

making sure the four
bottom tabs are

resting through hoIes

at base of cabinet.

3. Starting from Ieft side

of toe gritle, press in on first top tab using your thumb
and push toe grilIeforward untiI itsnaps in place.Continue
this process until all tabs aresnapped in pIace and toe
grille is secured to refrigerator.

LEVELING

All fourcorners ofyour refrigeratormustrestfirmly on asoIidfloor.

Yourrefrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rolIersto hetp
levetyourunit.To ensureproper door seaIand assist doordosing,

the refrigerator shoutd be tilted 1/4"(6 ram),front to back.

1. Remove toegriile.(See "q'oRemove ToeGrille".)

2. Use flat-bladescrewdriver or 3/8"socket wrench to adjust
front rollers.

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 Remove Toe Grille:

1.

2.

Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

Working from left side of toe griIte, stip your fingers

between top of toe grilIe and cabinet. Gently puII

forward until first set of tabs are free. SIide your hand

down past the free tabs and puIl forward again until the
second set of tabs are free. Continue this process until
aIttabs are free and the toe grille can be removed. (See
graphic at top of page in right coIumn.)

3. Check bothdoorstobesureseaJstouchcabinetonaJIfour
sides.

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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

• BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

• Access to a household coId water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi.

• A water suppIy line made of _ inch (6.4 ram) OI9..copper tubing.To determine the Iength of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet vaIve 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 vatve to connect the water suppIy Iine to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet vatve.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. PIace end of water suppIy tine into sink or bucket.Turn ON water supply
and flush suppIy line until water is clear.Turn OFF water supply at shut

off valve.

3. Unscrew plastic cap from water vatve inlet and discard cap.

4. SIide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,

as shown.

5. Push water suppIy Iine into water vatve inlet as far as it will go (1_inch).
SIide ferruIe (sleeve) into vaIve 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 suppIy Iine to rear panel of

refrigerator as shown.

7. Coil excess water supply Iine (about 2_/_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 eIectricat power source.

10. Make sure ice maker power switch is turned On (See page 13 for tocation of
power switch).

Tools Necessap/:

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary tomove the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow
these steps toremove the doors.

IMPORTANT: Beforeyou begin, remove electrical powercord from ,,vail
outtet. Remove any food from door shetves.

1. Disconnect eIectrical supply.

2. Open both doors, tnen remove toe grilIe.

3. Close doors.

ToRemove Refrigerator Door:

1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

2. Trace around hinge with soft Iead penciL This wilI make it easier to reaIign
doors when they are replaced.

3. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door
aside.

4. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

To Remove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnect water line coming from Iower hinge of freezer door at connection
located underfront of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then pull

to remove tube.

2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.

3. Disconnect wiring tlarness connector pIug at top hinge: place your thumbs on

flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and fortt__then with
firm grasp, pulI both pieces apart.

4. Trace around hinge with soft Iead penciL This wilI make it easier to reaIign
doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge_allowing widng harness to pulIthrough hinge and lift freezer
door offofbottom hinge pin. Laydoordown fiat to avoid kinking waterline.

6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

"7. Reverse this procedure to reinstaIl freezer door.
When both doors have been reinetatled, connect water line by insertingtube and

push untiI mark touches face of fitting, reolace toe gdlte and plug in electrical power
cord.Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

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Freezer and Refrigerator

Ice Cream

Ice Make

SpillSafe TM

g Shelf

Door Door

ice

Pizza

Wire

Small Items

Door

Wire

Door

Small

Large

Door

Bin

Rack

Bin

Meat Keeper

and Cover

_illSafe TM

Fixed Shelf

Bin

Special Item

Retainer

Large

Door

and Cover

Door Bin

Toe Grille

Features may vary according to model

COOL DOWN PERIOD

To ensu re safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at Ieast 8 to 12 hours before loading
it with food.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

• After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust

temperatures gradually: move the knob in small
increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

• For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.

• For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circuIates air in the

refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circuIation,

do not block cold air vents with food items.

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Refrigerator& Freezer Controls

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Controt SlightIy Towards Colder.

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Fresh Food Controt SlightIy Towards Cold.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Controt SIightIy Towards Colder.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Controt SlightIy Towards Cold.

* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food ControIs To O.

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