Frigidaire FFHI1817LSA, FRT18G2NW8, FFHI1817LBA, FFHI1817LWA, FRT18G2NW9 Use & Care Manual

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TABLE

Important Safety Instrucbons ...................... 2

Installation ................................................ 4

Door Removal Instructions .......................... 5

Handle Installation ..................................... 6

Connecting Water Supply ............................ 8

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

OF CONTENTS

Controls ..................................................... 9

Normal Operating Sounds and Sughts......... 10

Care and Cleanung .................................... 11

Before you Call......................................... 12

Hajor Apphance Warranty ......................... 13

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Please read all instructions before using Doors

this refrigerator. Q Handles are secure and tight

For your Safety

* DO NOTstore or usegasoline,or other

flammable liquidsin the vidnity of this or any

other appliance. Readproduct labelsfor warnings
regardingflammability and obher hazards.

, DO NOToperatethe refrigerator in the presence

of explosivefumes.

, Avoid contactwith any moving partsof automatic

ice maker.

, Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can

cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if

they come incontact with other appliances

or furniture.

Definitions

_This isthe 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 injury.

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

El Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
El Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

El Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and

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

El Toegrille is propedy attachedto refrigerator
El Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

El House power turned on
El Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

El House water supply connected

to refrigerator

El No water leaks present at all

connections - recheck in 24 hours

El Ice maker is turned ON

El Ice & water dispenser operates correctly
El Front filter must be flush with filter

housing (select models)

Final Checks

El Shipping material removed
El Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

El Crisper humidity controls set

..............El Reg!strat!on card sent !n.....................................................................................

death °r sedous !nJu_: .........................................................................................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.

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

IMPORTANT indicatesinstallation, operation

or maintenanceinformation which is

important but not hazard-related.

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 responsib!e appliance
recycling/dlsposal methoas. Check with your
utihty company or visit
.www.reqycaemyoldfridge.com Tor more
information on recycling your old refrigerator.

Beforeyoothrow

away your old

efr geratorl

rreezer:

* Remove doors.
* Leave shelves in

place so children
may. n.oteasily

CllmD inslae.

* Have refrigerant

removed 5y a
qualified service

tecnnician.

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

will operate properly.

E|ectrica| 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 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 hol.diqg the On/Off button for
three (5) seconas, iocatea on the rer_ sine

of the temperature control panel (Electronic
controas), or turning the Freezer and Fresn

Food controls to "_' (Mechanical controls)
will disable your refrigerator's cooling system,
but does not disconnect the power to the

_ht bulb and other electrical.components.

Io turn off power to your refrigerator you

must unplug the power cord from the
electrica/outlet.

Grounding type
wa!! receptac!e

not, under

any circumstances,
cut, remove,

or bypass the

grounding prong.

Power cord with
3-prong gounded plug

To avoid personal injuryor properly damage,
handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves
may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or
exposed to sudden temperature change.

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have
a cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or
hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCsand
HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric
ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other
refrigerants may also cause harm to the
environment if released to the atmosphere.

If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is
removed for proper disposal by a qualified
technician. If you intentionally release
refrigerant, you may be subject to fines
and imprisonment under provisions of

environmental legislation.

ThisUse&CareGuideprovidesgeneral
operatinginstructionsforyourmodel.Usethe
refrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthisUse&Care
Guide.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 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.

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

adjustable wrench to adjust leveling
screws.

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

isessential for the proper operation of your

Installation

Installation clearances

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

Sides & Top 3/8inch
Back 1 inch

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-t°-side: .................

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

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

Stationary Front Roller with

Leveling Screw (some models)