F IGIDAI E
TABLE OF
Important Safety Instructuons ...................... 2
Features at a Glance ................................... 4
Installation ................................................ 5
Door Removal Instructions .......................... 7
Handle Installation ..................................... 9
Connecbng Water Supply .......................... 10
Controls ................................................... 12
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CONTENTS
Storage Features ...................................... 16
Automatic Ice & Water D_spenser .............. 18
Changing the Filter ................................... 23
Normal Operating Sounds and Sughts ......... 24
Care and Cleamng .................................... 25
Before you Cal! ......................................... 27
Ha]or Apphance Warranty ......................... 30
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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 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 death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
or moderate inJuw:.........................................
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation
or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
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 1/4"(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
[ce 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
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.
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,pleasefollowtheinstructionsbelowto
helppreventaccidents.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance
recycling/disposal methods. Check with your
utility company or visit
www.energystar.gov/recyde 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.
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground
FaultInterrupter (GFI) cimuit. Do not use an
e_nsion 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 ifthe 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.
CFC/HCFC Disposal three seconds, located on the temperature
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system control panel (Electronic controls), or
that used CFCs or HCFCs(chlorofluorocarbons :: ::turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls
or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCsand HCFCs :: ::to "0" (Mechanical controls) will disable your
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.
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 qualified electrician.
Pressing and holding the On/Off button for
:: ::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.
Gr0unding type wall receptacle
/'Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
_r0undin g prong: j
Powercord With
3:prong gounded P!Ug
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves
may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or
Features may vary according to model
Fixed
Door Bin -
Ice
Container -
Shelf -
Shelf -
Tilt Out
Door Bin-
Small Basket-
Large
Glide Out-
Basket
Tilt Out _
Door Bin
Large
Basket
Door Bin-
Ice Cream Shelf_
Ice Maker_ \
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SpilIProof TM
--Aspect Shelf /
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Toe Grille
CAUTION:
Do Not Remove
Magnet Behind
Dairy
Compartment
_ Dairy
Compartment
- Door Bin
_ SpilIProof TM
Sliding Shelf
- Door Bin
-Wine Rack
- Tall Bottle
Retainer
- Door Bin
Special Item
Rack
_ Meat Keeper
and Cover
- Can Rack
Crisper Pan
and Cover
_ Fixed
Door Bin
Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at
ThisUse&CareGuideprovidesgeneral
operatinginstructionsforyourmodel.Use
therefrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthis
Use&CareGuide.Beforestartingthe
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.
DoNot 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
Toe Grille Installation and
Removal
To install toe grille
1 Open both doors. Slide left and right
sides of toe grille over lower hinges of
refrigerator.
2 While pushing toe grille firmly against
cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to
cabinet.
3 Fasten top clips to cabinet.
4 Close the doors. Fasten right and left side
clips into groove of bottom hinge.
Toe Grille
To remove toe grille
1 With both doors closed, unfasten right
and left side clips of toe grille from bottom
hinge groove.
2
Open both doors. Press firmly on top of
toe grille until top of toe grille pops off.
3
Pull toe grille outward toward your body
and off of lower hinges.
Removing Toe Grille
: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.
Door Opening To level the doors using the adjustable
lower hinge:
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut
by themselveswith!n 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 1/4inch (6 mm) from
front to back (to ensure that doors close
and seal properly).
• Doorsshould 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:
1 Open both doors and remove the toe
grille (see "Toe Grille Installation and
Removal" in the "Installation" section).
2 Close the doors and use a flat-blade
screwdriver or 3/s inch socket wrench to
raise or lower the front rollers.
3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their
seals touching the cabinet on all four sides.
Some models will not have a set screw. For
those models follow steps 2 through 4.
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1 Before leveling either door, remove set
screw that locks door height into position.
(The door cannot be adjusted without set
screw removed).
If the refrigerator door is lower than the
freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by
turning the adjustment screw clockwise
using a 7/i6 inch wrench. (See illustration.)
If the freezer door is lower than the
refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by
turning the adjustment screw clockwise
using a 7/16inch wrench. (See illustration.)
Raise
Door
After 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.
Door Stop
Flange _ =_-, ,_.__.
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Open Door
/f_ _P_, Irx Flange
|_'\\ \\ _ "Set Screw
(some models)
_-- Hinge
7/16" Wrench and
3/32" Hex Key (some models)
6 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into
place (see "Toe Grille Installation and
Removal" in the "Installation" section).
Tools Necessary:
Socket
Wrench Set
Phillips TM
Head
Adjustable
Wrench
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
over the top door hinges.
2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off.
Rear cover Front Cover
Screw
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Top Hinge
Cover Front
Screw
Top Hinge
¢-_Cover Rear
Hinge
Screw
Bottom _
Screw
To prepare for removing the
doors:
1 Make sure the electrical power cord is
unplugged from the wall outlet.
2 Open both doors and remove the toe
To remove the refrigerator door:
Trace lightly around the door's top hinge
with a pencil. This makes reinstallation
easier.
Remove the two screws from the top
hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom
hinge and set it aside.
Removethetwobottomhingescrewsand
hingeifnecessary.
Hinge
3 Detachthewatertubefromtheconnector
locatedbelowthefreezerdoor.The
connectorreleaseswhenyoupressits
outersleeveinward.
4 Removethescrewsfromthetophinge
andpullthemulti-wirecablethroughit.
Liftthedooroffofthebottomhinge.
5 Removethetwobottomhingescrewsand
hingeifnecessary,
ToDisconnect
1.Pressouterringagainstfaceof
fitting
Adjustable Hinge
To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the
above steps.
To remove the freezer top hinge
cover:
1 Remove 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
Cover
Hi_
Multi-Wire
Cable - //
Screw
To remove the freezer door:
1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector
located above the top hinge, Grasp both
sides of the connector firmly and pull apart.
remove tube
To Connect
Insert tube and push until mark
touches face of fitting
; Door
"_,_.H_nge/ Assembtv Screws
Adjustable Hinge (some models)
Door
, Line
! Tubing
H nge
Assembly Screws
Non-Adjusting Hinge (some models)
6 Lay 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,
2 Trace lightly around the hinge with a
pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
Besure doors are set aside in a secure position
where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.
Wearglovesandsafetygogglesand
useextremeCAUTIONwheninstalling
thesehandles.Theroundedendof
thehandlesmaybesharp(some
models).
Toensureproperinstallationof
handles,pleasereviewthese
instructionsandillustrations
thoroughlypriortoinstallingthe
handles.
1 Removehandlesfromcartonand
anyotherprotectivepackaging.
Positionfreezerhandleendcaps
overupperandlowerpre-installed
shoulderbolts(A)thatarefastened
intodoor,ensuringtheholesforthe
setscrewsarefacingtowardsthe
refrigeratordoor.
Whileholdinghandlefirmlyagainst
door,fastenupperandlowerAllen
setscrews(B)withsuppliedAllen
wrench.
Repeatsteps2and3toinstall
refrigeratorhandle.Ensurethe
holesforthesetscrewsarefacing
towardsthefreezerdoor.
Frigidaire Professional ®
Freezer Upper Refrigerator Upper
End Cap End Cap
Freezer Lower
End Cap
Frigidaire Gallery ®
Freezer Upper Refrigerator Upper
End Cap End Cap
Refrigerator Lower
End Cap
Allsetscrewsshouldbetightened
andsub-flush(Allensetscrewshould
beseatedjustbelowthesurfaceof
theendcap)ofhandleendcap.The
endcapsshouldbedrawntightto
freezerandrefrigeratordoorswith
nogaps.
Ensure Handle Set Screws
are Facing Each Other
with Doors Closed
Freezer Lower Refrigerator Lower
End Cap End Cap