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All about the
Use&Care
of your Refrigerator
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Important Safety Instructions |
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Storage Features...................................... |
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Features At A Glance................................... |
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Storing Food and Saving Energy................ |
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Installation................................................. |
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Normal Operating Sounds and Sights......... |
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Door Removal Instructions........................... |
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Changing the Filter................................... |
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Installing Door Handles............................. |
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Care & Cleaning........................................ |
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Connecting the Water Supply..................... |
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Before Calling .......................................... |
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Using the Display...................................... |
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Major Appliance Warranty.......................... |
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Using the Dispenser.................................. |
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www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 |
www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 |
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2018) (August A10883101
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator.
Safety Instructions
•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.
Safety Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert of 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.
Installation Checklist
Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Leveling
Refrigerator is level side-to-side and slightly elevated in front to assist with door and drawer closing (front should be higher than back)
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
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
Registration card sent in
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.
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 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”. When disposing of an 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 the utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling an old refrigerator.
Before disposing of an old refrigerator/ freezer:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children
may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant
removed by a qualified service technician.
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Some old refrigerators may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). 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 disposing of an old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician. Intentionally released refrigerant may subject one to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.
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 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 the 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.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, cut, remove,
or bypass the grounding prong.
Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
*Features may vary according to model
*Fresh Food |
Flipper |
*PureAir Ultra IITM |
Ice Maker |
Guide |
Air Filter |
Flipper |
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Mullion |
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*Flip Shelf |
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Auto
CrispSealTM
Drawers
Adjustable Hinges
Anti-tip Leg
*PureSource Ultra IITM |
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Water Filter |
*Dairy |
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Compartment |
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*Slide-Under |
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Shelf |
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Spillsafe® |
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Shelves |
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Adjustable |
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Door Bins |
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SnackZoneTM |
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Storage |
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Compartments |
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(Recessed below |
*Door Bin |
Crispers) |
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Custom-FlexTM |
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Temp Drawer |
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Freezer Drawer |
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Freezer Basket |
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Anti-tip Leg |
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IMPORTANT
Accessories are available for refrigerator and can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432.
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INSTALLATION
Tools Necessary:
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Phillips Head |
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6mm |
8mm Socket |
Adjustable |
⅜" Fixed |
Quadrex Head |
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Screwdriver |
Allen Wrench |
Wrench |
Wrench |
Wrench |
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for this model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install
the refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
Installation
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top |
⅜ inch (9.5 mm) |
Back |
1 inch (25.4 mm) |
Location
•Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI, 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.
NOTE
If the refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.
Door opening
The refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both can be fully opened.
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.
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INSTALLATION
Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door Alignment (if necessary)
Guidelines for final positioning of refrigerator:
•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
•The front should be slightly elevated to ensure that doors close and seal properly.
•Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable anti-tip legs.
To level the cabinet using the anti-tip legs:
1Slightly open freezer drawer.
2Lower anti-tip legs until they are both touching the floor. Use a pair of pliers to adjust.
To raise unit: turn leg clockwise.
To lower unit: turn leg counterclockwise.
1.Open Custom-Flex Temp drawer to make lower hinge visible.
2.Insert 6mm AllenTM wrench into the shaft of the lower hinge.
To lower unit: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To raise unit: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
Raise
Anti-Tip
Legs
3Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
To make final door height adjustments:
Door Door
Flipper Mullion
Adjust Flipper Mullion for proper connection with the mullion guide by ensuring the flipper mullion is folded and perpendicular to the fresh food door. If the mullion guide is not in the correct position, it could prevent the door from closing completely.
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Getting through narrow spaces
If refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, doors can be removed. Check first by measuring the entrance.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors.
To remove the refrigerator doors:
1 Open doors to 90°.
2Remove all five PhillipsTM screws from top hinge cover and lift up.
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Hinge |
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Cover |
5Pull up on water line gently to remove from door.
Waterline
NOTE
Use care while pulling the water tube from the door to be sure that tube does not kink.
NOTE
Approximately four feet of water tube will be pulled from the refrigerator door.
CAUTION
3Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
4Disconnect electrical harness running from door to hinge cover.
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury, or damage to the doors or handles.
6Remove three 8mm bolts from both top hinges. Lift doors up off lower hinges and carefully set aside..
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
7To gain access to lower hinge, drawer will need to be extended. Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and slide the hinge inwards.
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Temp Drawer |
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drawer. |
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Remove |
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basket from |
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drawer. |
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Unsnap the 4 |
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cable ties by |
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pressing clip sides together and pushing |
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through opening. |
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Cable |
Cable |
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Clip |
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Tie |
Lower Hinge Removal
8 To reinstall doors, reverse procedure.
IMPORTANT
Make sure water line tubing goes through hole at top of dispenser pocket. There is also a metal wrap on the tubing to prevent damage from the hinge rubbing against it. This needs to be fixed back around the tube in the proper location upon reinstallation (just as long as the tube is protected from the hinge).
NOTE
When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure the tube does not kink.
Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Reference the Installation section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover.
Retaining
Clip
(4) Cable
Ties
NOTE: Do Not Remove or Cut
Cable Ties From Wire Harness
4Remove screw and retaining clip and disconnect the harness
Screw |
To Cabinet |
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Harness |
Retaining Clip
5Remove drawer by pressing on the liner clips and slide rail past clips on both sides to fully remove drawer from cabinet.
Press the two
tabs on both 
sides to release
the sliders
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Reinstalling the Custom-FlexTM
Temp Drawer
1Place drawer with brackets and sliders inside compartment and click sliders into place on each side.
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2Reconnect cabinet harness.
3Replace retaining clip and secure with screw.
Reconnect |
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Cabinet Harness |
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Retaining Clip
4 Reattach electrical harness by positioning the cable clips over the black markings on the harness and push the 4 cable clips through openings in rail to secure harness in place.
Removing Freezer Drawer
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.
1Open drawer and fully extend.
2Remove the freezer drawer.
3Remove the freezer basket.
4Inside the cabinet, press the two tabs on both sides to release the sliders.
5Remove the drawer with brackets and sliders.
Press the two tabs on both sides to release the sliders
Freezer
Drawer
Freezer
Basket
Black
Marking
Position cable clips
over the black markings before
attaching.
5 Slide basket into place.
6Close drawer.
Reinstalling Freezer Drawer
1Place drawer with brackets and sliders inside the cabinet and click into place.
2Replace the basket.
NOTE
For additional instructions, see Storage Features section.
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INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES
CAUTION
Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles.
Door Handle Mounting
Instructions
Mounting Refrigerator Handles
1Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.
2Position fresh food 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 opposite 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 opposite handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door.
5Position freezer/Custom-FlexTM Temp Drawer handle end caps over left and right pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened to the door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down.
6While holding handle firmly against door, loosely tighten right Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door.
7Still holding the handle firmly to the door, firmly tighten left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench.
8Return to the right Allen set screw (B) and firmly tighten with supplied Allen wrench.
Mounting Freezer/Custom-FlexTM Temp Drawer Handle
NOTE |
When tightening the Allen set screws, it is imperative that force be applied to the longer arm of the Allen wrench supplied in the handle packaging.
NOTE
All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to doors/drawer with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier.
The door handle may loosen over time or if it was installed improperly. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles.
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