Frigidaire FFHS2313LP, FFHS2313LS, FFHS2622MS, FFHS2622MB, FFHS2622MQ User Manual

All about the

Use&Care

of your Refrigerator

TA B L E O F C O N T E N TS

Important Safety Instructions	......................2
Features at a Glance...................................	4
Installation.................................................	5
Door Removal Instructions...........................	7
Handle Installation......................................	9
Connecting Water Supply..........................	10
Controls...................................................	12

Storage Features......................................	16
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser...............	18
Changing the Filter...................................	23
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.........	24
Care and Cleaning.....................................	25
Before you Call.........................................	27
Major Appliance Warranty..........................	30

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044

www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

2012) (June 242065102

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Definitions

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

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

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

Installation Checklist

Doors

Handles are secure and tight

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼” (6mm) front-to-back

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

House power turned on

Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

House water supply connected to refrigerator

No water leaks present at all connections - recheck in 24 hours

Ice maker is turned ON

Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

Front filter must be flush with filter housing (select models)

Final Checks

Shipping material removed

Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

Crisper humidity controls set

Registration card sent in

CAUTION

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

IMPORTANT

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old refrigerator.

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

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 threeprong 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.

IMPORTANT

Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three seconds, located on 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.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under

any circumstances, cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with 3-prong gounded plug

CAUTION

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.

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Features may vary according to model

		SpillProof™	CAUTION:
	Ice Cream Shelf	Aspect Shelf
			Do Not Remove
	Ice Maker	Water Filter	Magnet Behind
			Dairy
	Fixed		Compartment
			Dairy
	Door Bin
	Ice		Compartment
			Door Bin
	Container
	Shelf		SpillProof™
			Sliding Shelf
			Door Bin
			Wine Rack
	Shelf		Tall Bottle
	Tilt Out		Retainer
			Door Bin
	Door Bin
	Small Basket		Special Item
	Large		Rack
			Meat Keeper
	Glide Out
	Basket		and Cover
	Tilt Out		Can Rack
	Door Bin
			Crisper Pan
	Large
	Basket		and Cover
	Door Bin		Fixed
			Door Bin

Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at

www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.

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INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use

the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. 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. If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice maker off.

CAUTION

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

Installation clearances

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

Sides & Top	3/8 inch
Back	1 inch

NOTE

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.

Toe Grille Installation and Removal

To install toe grille

1Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.

2While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to cabinet.

3Fasten top clips to cabinet.

4Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge.

	Installing Toe Grille
	1 3	4
4
	2	3
		2
		1
To remove toe grille

1With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe grille from bottom hinge groove.

2Open both doors. Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe grille pops off.

3Pull toe grille outward toward your body and off of lower hinges.

Removing Toe Grille

1

2

1 3 2 3

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INSTALLATION

Door Opening

NOTE

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

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

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.

•The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

•The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

•Doors should align with each other and be level.

All of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1Open both doors and remove the toe grille (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).

2Close the doors and use a flat-blade

screwdriver or 3/8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers.

3Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides.

Raise

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge:

NOTE

Some models will not have a set screw. For those models follow steps 2 through 4.

1Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into position. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed).

2If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)

3If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)

Door Door

Raise	Raise
Door	Door

4After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from fully closed to fully open).

5 Reinstall set screw, locking the door height.

Open Door
Door Stop
Flange	Hinge
	Flange
	Set Screw
	(some models)
7/16" Wrench	Hinge
and
3/32" Hex Key
(some models)

6Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).

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		DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
	Tools Necessary:			grille (as explained in the Installation
				Instructions that came with your
				appliance).
			3 Remove any food from the door shelves.
			4	Close the doors.
			To remove the refrigerator top
			hinge cover:
			1 Remove the three screws from each cover
	Phillips™			over the top door hinges.
			2	Lift hinge cover straight up and off.
	Head
				Rear Cover	Front Cover
				Screw	Screws
					Top
					Hinge
		or			Cover
					Hinge
					Screws
	Socket	Adjustable			Top
		Wrench			Hinge
	Wrench Set
	or		To remove the refrigerator door:
	3/8" Fixed		1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge
				with a pencil. This makes reinstallation
	Wrench			easier.
	Top Hinge	Top Hinge
	Cover Front	Cover Rear
	Screw	Screw
	Top	Bottom
	Hinge
	Screw	Hinge
		Screw
	To prepare for removing the
	doors:		2 Remove the two screws from the top
	1 Make sure the electrical power cord is
				hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom
	unplugged from the wall outlet.
				hinge and set it aside.
	2 Open both doors and remove the toe

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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

3Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

Door

Hinge

Assembly

Closer

Pin

Screws

Hinge

Adjustable Hinge

To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps.

To remove the freezer top hinge cover:

1Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges.

2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off.

Front	Rear
Cover Screws	Cover
Top Hinge	Screw
Cover
Hinge
Screws
Multi-Wire
Cable
	Top
	Hinge

To remove the freezer door:

1Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart.

2Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

3Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

4Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge.

5Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

To Disconnect

1. Press outer ring against face of fitting

2. Pull to

remove tube

To Connect

Insert tube and

push until mark touches face of fitting

		Door
Closer	Pin	Water
		Line
		Tubing
Hinge		Hinge
		Assembly Screws

Adjustable Hinge (some models)

Door

Water

Line

Tubing

Hinge

Assembly Screws

Non-Adjusting Hinge (some models)

6Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the bottom hinge.

To reinstall the freezer door, reverse the above steps.

CAUTION

Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.

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CAUTION

Wear gloves and safety goggles and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp (some models).

IMPORTANT

To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles.

1Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.

2Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator door.

3While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door.

NOTE

All set screws should be tightened and sub-flush (Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap. The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps.

Ensure Handle Set Screws are Facing Each Other with Doors Closed

HANDLE INSTALLATION

Frigidaire Professional®

Freezer Upper	Refrigerator Upper
End Cap	End Cap

Freezer Lower	Refrigerator Lower
End Cap	End Cap

Frigidaire Gallery®

Freezer Upper	Refrigerator Upper
End Cap	End Cap

Freezer Lower	Refrigerator Lower
End Cap	End Cap

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