Frigidaire FFHT10F2LW User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your Top Mount Refrigerator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions .................................2

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

Energy Saving Tips ................................................4

Door Reversal .......................................................5

Temperature Controls ............................................7

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Features ...............................................................7

Care and Cleaning ................................................ 8

Before you Call ..................................................... 9

Major Appliance Warranty ....................................11

242137000 (Sept 2010)

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Read and Save These Instructions

This Owner’s Guide provides specic operating

instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only
as instructed in this guide. 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.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the model and serial numbers in the space
provided below. The serial plate is located on the upper
left wall inside the refrigerator.

Denitions

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.

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Please read all instructions before using this
refrigerator.

DAnGER

Model Number:
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

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

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

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

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IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.

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For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline, or other ammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance. Read product labels for ammability and

other warnings.

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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 qualied 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 rmly, 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

insufcient 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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Child Safety

Destroy 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.

Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can •

cause severe cuts, and destroy nishes if they

come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
An empty, discarded refrigerator is a very •

dangerous attraction to children.
Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in •

use, even if it is being discarded.

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Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”.
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

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:

Remove doors.•
Leave shelves in place so children may not easily •

climb inside.

Have refrigerant removed by a qualied service •

technician.

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

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 rst steps.

Location

Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical •

outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug.

For the most efcient operation, the refrigerator •

should be located where surrounding temperatures
will not drop below 10° F (-12° C) or exceed 110°
F (43° C). The Freeze Control Feature is designed
to automatically maintain the selected interior
refrigerator temperature within these boundaries.

Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. •

Leave a 5 inch (50 mm) space on the back and
the sides, and 12 inches (300 mm) above the
refrigerator for adequate circulation.

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The exterior walls of the refrigerator may become quite
warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from
the inside. Temperatures as much as 30° F warmer
than room temperature can be expected. For this
reason it is particularly important in hotter climates
to allow enough space for air circulation around your
refrigerator.

Wash any removable parts of the refrigerator •
interior, and exterior with mild detergent and warm
water. Wipe dry. Do not use harsh cleaners on these
surfaces.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, •
which can scratch the appliance surface when

removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape
can be removed with a mixture of warm water and
mild detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky
side of tape already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.

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To allow door to close and seal properly, DO NOT let
food packages extend past the front of shelves.

Leveling

The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting

rmly on solid oor. The oor must be strong enough

to support a fully loaded refrigerator. NOTE: It is Very
Important for your refrigerator to be level in order to
function properly. If the refrigerator is not leveled during
installation, the door may be misaligned and not close
or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture
problems.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

After removing all interior and exterior packaging
materials, and after discarding crating screws and wood
base, use a carpenter’s level to level the refrigerator from
front-to-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½
bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left
halfway open. from front-to-back. Adjust the leveling
legs in front, ½ bubble higher, so that the door closes

easily when left halfway open.

Cleaning

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Install the refrigerator in the coolest part of a dry •
and ventilated room, out of direct sunlight and away
from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the
refrigerator next to heat-producing appliances such
as a range, oven or dishwasher.

Level the refrigerator so the door close tightly.•
Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air •

vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer
and use more energy. Shelves should not be lined
with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the

wine cooler less efcient.

Wipe bottles and containers dry before placing them •
in the refrigerator. This cuts down on moisture build­up inside the unit.

Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings. •
Remove as many items as needed at one time and

close the door as soon as possible.

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