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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Features at a Glance.............................................. |
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Installation............................................................ |
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Door Removal Instructions...................................... |
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Installing Door Handles........................................ |
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Connecting Water Supply..................................... |
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Controls.............................................................. |
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Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser.......................... |
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Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer.............................. |
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Storage Features................................................. |
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Storing Food and Saving Energy........................... |
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Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.................... |
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Changing the Filter.............................................. |
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Care and Cleaning................................................ |
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Before you Call.................................................... |
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Major Appliance Warranty..................................... |
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2011) (July 242134902
www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 |
www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 |
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.
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
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Freezer drawer is level across the top
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4” (6 mm) 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
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
Crisper humidity controls set
Registration card sent in
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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, 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 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.
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 3 seconds, located on the temperature control panel, 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.
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
*Incandescent Light
Ice Bin |
*Fresh Food |
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Ice Maker Flipper Guide |
*Can Rack
SpillSafe®
Shelves
Crisper Drawer
Store-MoreTM
Drawer
Adjustable Hinges
*Ice Maker
*LED Light Water Filter *Dairy
Compartment
*Air Filter
SpillSafe®
Shelves
Flipper Mullion
Crisper Drawer
*Door Bin
Freezer Baskets
Toe Grille
IMPORTANT
Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
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INSTALLATION
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. 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, 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.
Installation
•Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top |
3/8 inch (9.5 mm) |
Back |
1 inch (25.4 mm) |
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.
Door opening
Your 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.
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.
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INSTALLATION
Leveling Freezer Drawer(if necessary)
To level the freezer drawer:
1Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
2If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each side) to allow drawer to rotate.
Remove Hex |
Remove Hex |
Head Drawer |
Head Drawer |
Screw |
Screw |
Do Not Remove |
Do Not Remove |
Other Screws |
Other Screws |
Remove Hex |
Remove Hex |
Head Drawer |
Head Drawer |
Screw |
Screw |
3Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket
(A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
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Grab Drawer |
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At Center |
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From Both Sides |
Push Against |
Then |
Freezer Drawer |
Pull Drawer Out |
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A B
4 Tighten four (4) drawer screws.
5 Recheck gasket seal.
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors
(if necessary)
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
•The sides should tilt 1/4 inch (6 mm) from front to back (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 front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration).
2You can raise or lower each door. use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
3Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
4After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the floor.
Door |
Door |
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Raise |
Anti-tip |
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Leg |
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Lower |
5 Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
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To adjust the door stop:
Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.
NOTE
View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door.
INSTALLATION
5 Re-tighten screw.
Adjustable Door Stop
1 Open door to provide access to screw.
2Loosen screw.
3Adjust door to desired location.
Adjusting Door
4Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower hinge.
Re-tighten Screw
6Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models):
1Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted.
2Open doors to 90 degrees.
3Loosen or remove screw.
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B Loosen or Remove |
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Screw |
A |
Open |
Door |
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90 |
degrees |
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Bottom of Door |
Loosen/Remove Screw (where applicable)
NOTE
Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have been leveled with rollers.
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INSTALLATION
4Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
To adjust the flipper mullion:
1Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge.
Raising/Lowering Door
5Re-tighten the screw (where applicable), ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer. Screw will not be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.
Screw (where applicable)
NOTE
If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace with the longer one supplied in the handle package (select models).
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
2Adjust flipper mullion height. For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide, there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion.
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height |
3 Re-tighten screw.
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Getting through narrow spaces
If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see “Installation” section).
3Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors.
To remove the top hinge covers:
1Remove the two (2) screws from each cover over the top door hinges.
2 Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.
To remove the refrigerator doors:
1Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
2Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the connector firmly, depress the latch, and pull apart. Remove the two (2) screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.
3Detach the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to the front of the unit. The connector releases when you press inward on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull the tube away.
NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
You will be pulling approximately three (3) feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator.
4Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary.
To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.
Lower Hinge Removal
Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the “Installation” section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover.
CAUTION
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.
Removing Freezer Drawer
1 Open freezer drawer.
2Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two
(2) screws on each side).
Remove Hex |
Remove Hex |
Head Drawer |
Head Drawer |
Screw |
Screw |
Do Not Remove |
Do Not Remove |
Other Screws |
Other Screws |
Remove Hex |
Remove Hex |
Head Drawer |
Head Drawer |
Screw |
Screw |
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.
3 Lift drawer up and out to remove.
Installing Freezer Drawer
1With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side.
Drawer |
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Assembly |
Fully Extend |
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Drawer Slides |
Pin |
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Cabinet |
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Slot |
2Reinstall four (4) drawer screws (two (2) per side), tighten down, and close drawer (C).
Install Screws
(2) Each Side
3Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
4If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each side) to allow drawer to rotate.
5Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket
(A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
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Grab Drawer |
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At Center |
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From Both Sides |
Push Against |
Then |
Freezer Drawer |
Pull Drawer Out |
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A B
6 Tighten four (4) drawer screws.
7Recheck gasket seal.
8Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
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INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES
Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery®
1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.
2Position fresh food handle end 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 handle end over left and right pre-installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down.
6While holding handle firmly against door, loosely tighten far 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 far left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench.
8Return to the far right Allen set screw (B) and firmly tighten with supplied Allen wrench.
NOTE
All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors 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.
Mounting Refrigerator Handles
Mounting Freezer Handle
CAUTION
Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles.
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