Frigidaire FFHT1425VW, FFHT1425VV Owner’s Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your Refrigerator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Features at a Glance ...................................4

Installation ................................................5

Door Removal/Reversal Instructions

(SOME MODELS) ........................................6

Water Supply Connection ..........................10

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Controls ...................................................13

Optional Features .....................................14

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........16

Care & Cleaning .......................................17

Before You Call ........................................19

Major Appliance Warranty .........................20

A15294602 (February 2019)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this
refrigerator.

For your Safety

• DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other

ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance. Read product labels for warnings

regarding ammability 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 nishes if they come in contact

with other appliances or furniture.

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.

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.

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.

Installation Checklist

Doors

 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
 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
 Anti-tip bracket set

Electrical Power

 House power turned on
 Refrigerator plugged in

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed
 Refrigerator and freezer temperatures set
 Crisper humidity controls set
 Registration card sent in

DANGER

DANGER Risk of re or explosion.

Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use
mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

DANGER Risk of re or explosion.

Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired
only by trained service personnel. Do not
puncture refrigerant tubing.

CAUTION

CAUTION Risk of re or explosion. Flammable

refrigerant used. Consult repair manual/owner’s
guide before attempting to service this product.
All safety precautions must be followed.

CAUTION Risk of re or explosion. Dispose of

property in accordance with federal or local
regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.

CAUTION Risk of re or explosion due to

puncture of refrigerant tubing. Follow handling
instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

WARNING

WARNING! CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.

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.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 qualied

service technician.

• 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.

IMPORTANT

Turning the Refrigerator controls to “OFF” 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.

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 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 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.

IMPORTANT

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling

system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorouo­rocarbons or hydrochlorouorocarbons). CFCs

and 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 qualied technician. If

you intentionally release refrigerant, you may

be subject to nes and imprisonment under

provisions of environmental legislation.

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Ice Maker

Features may vary according to model

Electrical/

Water Inlet

Cover

Freezer

Control

Freezer Shelf

Refrigerator

Control

Fixed
Door Bin

Fixed
Door Bin

Full Shelf

Sliding Deli

Drawer

Crisper

Cover

Crisper
Drawer

Fixed
Door Bin

Fixed
Door Bin

Fixed
Door Bin

IMPORTANT

Cleaning your Refrigerator

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small

amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your ngers. Rinse with warm water and

dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable uids, or abrasive cleaners to

remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before us-

ing it. See the “Care & Cleaning” section in this manual.
See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the “Optional Features”

section of this manual.

IMPORTANT

Moving your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to
cover the oor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid oor damage. Always pull the refrigera­tor straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move

it as oor damage could occur.

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INSTALLATION

Lower

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.

• 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

oor 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.

Installation

Installation clearances

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

Top 3.94 in 100mm
Sides 1.57 in 40 mm
Back 1.18 in 30 mm

Guidelines for nal positioning of your

refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest

rmly on the oor.

• 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.

Setting the Anti-tip bracket:

The Anti-tip brackets are located on the lower
front corners of the cabinet. Lower the Anti-tip
on each side clockwise until they contact the

oor. Do not raise the cabinet.

Anti-Tip Bracket

NOTE



If your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space for the handle so the
door can be opened wider.

WARNING

The anti-tip bracket must
be installed according to the
instructions in your Use &
Care Manual. Failure to do
so will result in injury.

NOTE



Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so
the doors close freely when opened halfway.
The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to ½
inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrig­erator from side-to-side.

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DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Necessary:

(SOME MODELS)

Socket

Wrench Set

or

T20

Center

Hinge
Screw

Adjustable

Wrench

Top Hinge

Screw

5/16"

(8mm)

T25

Center

Hinge
Screw

Phillips™

Head

&

Flathead

Screwdriver

or

5/16"

(8mm)

Fixed

Wrench

NOTE



The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left
to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the

door swing should be performed by a qualied person.

T20 & T25
Torx Head
Screwdrivers

Door Closer

#2 Phillips

T25

T20

IMPORTANT

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “OFF” and remove the electrical
power cord from the wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves.

Door removal and reversal
instructions:

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. Remove the top hinge cover (see Figure 1A).

3. Remove the three screws from the top hinge
using a Phillips Head screwdriver or 5/16”
wrench and set hinge aside (see Figure 1B).

A

B

Figure 1

IMPORTANT

Place door on padded surface to avoid damage.

4. Open freezer door and lift door off of
center hinge pin. Set door aside.

NOTE



Keep the screws so they can be used on the
opposite side.

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