Frigidaire FGHG2368TF Maintance 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 Instructions ..........................8

Installing Door Handles .............................10

Connecting Water Supply ..........................12

Controls ...................................................14

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ..............22

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer ...................24

Storage Features ......................................25

Storing Food and Saving Energy ................29

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........30

Changing the Filter ...................................31

Care and Cleaning ....................................33

Before you Call .........................................35

Major Appliance Warranty .........................40

A05947002 (July 2017)

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

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)

 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT

Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three 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.

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.

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.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

*Features may vary according to model

*Can Rack

*Flip Shelf

Deli

Drawer

Adjustable Hinges

*Ice Bin

*Freezer Ice

Maker

*Removable

Ice Bin

*Fresh Food

Ice Maker

*Air Filter

Flipper Guide

*Water

Filter

*Dairy

Compartment

*Door Bin

Freezer Baskets

Flipper Mullion

*Air Filter

Spillsafe Shelves

*Slide-Under Shelf

Crisper Drawer

*Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.

INSTALLATION

Top Hinge Cover Front Screw

Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw

Lower

Hinge

Screw

Top

Hinge

Screw

Components Provided:

Tools Necessary:

Quadrex Head

Screwdriver

Wrench

Fixed

Wrench

Allen Wrench

(OR)

Phillips Head

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 rst steps.

6mm

ANDAND

⅜" and ¼"

Socket

Adjustable

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. Sufcient air circulation

is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.

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)

⅜"

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 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.

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.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex screws.

DO NOT

Loosen

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door Alignment (if necessary)

Guidelines for nal positioning of your refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest

rmly on the oor.

• 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 front rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Slightly open freezer drawer if the toe grill

is installed. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward.

2 Make initial cabinet adjustments by using

the front roller height adjusting screws. 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.

3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their

seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.

4 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg

using a 3/8 inch socket wrench until it

rmly contacts the oor.

Door

Anti-tip Leg

5 Install the toe grille by tting into place.

Toe Grille Must

Fit in Slot on

Anti-tip Bracket Screw/Washer

Assembly

(2) Retaining Clips

To make nal door height adjustments:

1. Open freezer drawer to make lower hinge visible.

2. Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the shaft of the lower hinge.

3. Adjust the height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning clockwise will lower the door. Turning counterclockwise will raise the door. Default setting is to the lowest height when you receive your appliance.

Door

Raise

Lower

Raise

To adjust the ipper mullion:

1 Loosen the screw located on the ipper

mullion hinge.

Flipper Mullion

Screw

Flipper Mullion Hinge

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw

2 Adjust ipper mullion height. For proper

connection with the ipper mullion guide,

there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or

1.5 mm) between the guide and ipper

mullion.

INSTALLATION

Flipper Mullion

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height

3 Re-tighten screw.

Mullion

Guide

Thickness

of a Coin

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Front

Getting through narrow spaces

If your refrigerator will not t through an

entrance area, you can remove the doors.

Check rst by measuring the entrance.

To prepare for removing the doors:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord is

unplugged from the wall outlet.

2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the

toe grille (see Installation section).

3 Remove any food from the door shelves

and close the doors.

To remove the top hinge covers:

1 Remove the two screws from each cover

over the top door hinges.

2 Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.

Rear Cover Screw

Ground Screw

Top Hinge

Water Line

Top Hinge Cover

Hinge Screws

Top Hinge Cover

Hinge Screws

Multi-wire Cables

Leave Hinge With Door

Rear Cover Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Screw

Front Cover Screw

Ground Screw

To remove the refrigerator doors

1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges

with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2 Disconnect the harness by grasping both

sides of the connector rmly, depress the

latch, and pull apart. Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.

3 Detach 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



Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to be sure that you do not kink the tube.

Leave Hinge With Door

NOTE



DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

Water

Line

Press

Approximately 5 feet

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE



You will be pulling approximately ve feet of

water tube from the back of the refrigerator.

4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and

slide the hinge inwards.

Lower Hinge Removal

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.

To reinstall the refrigerator doors:

Reverse the above steps.

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.

Removing Freezer Drawer

CAUTION

Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

1 Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.

2 Lift up drawer to remove.

DO NOT Remove

Other

Screws

Remove

Hex Head

Drawer Screw

NOTE



Upon replacement, the tube needs to be fully inserted up to the marking line.

Insert tube up to the marking line

NOTE



When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure you do not kink the tube.

Water

Line

Press

Approximately 5 feet

Re-installing Freezer Drawer

1 Lower drawer back into place.

2 Replace 4 hex head drawer screws and

tighten.

DO NOT

Loosen

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES

CAUTION

Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles.

Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire & Frigidaire Gallery

1 Remove handles from carton

and any other protective packaging.

2 Position 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.

3 While holding handle rmly

against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to

install opposite handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the

rst door.

5 Position freezer handle end

caps over left and right preinstalled shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened to the door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down.

6 While holding handle rmly

against door, loosely tighten right Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door.

7 Still holding the handle rmly

to the door, rmly tighten

left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench.

8 Return to the right Allen set

screw (B) and rmly tighten

with supplied Allen wrench.

Mounting Refrigerator Handles

Mounting Freezer 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 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.

INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES

CAUTION

Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles.

Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional

1 Remove handles from carton and

any other protective packaging.

2 Position fresh food handle end

over upper and lower preinstalled shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.

3 While holding handle rmly

against door, fasten further most upper and further most lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install

opposite handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are

facing towards the rst door.

5 Firmly tighten the inside Allen

set screws.

6 Position freezer handle end

over left and right pre-installed handle shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened to the door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down.

7 While holding handle rmly

against door, loosely tighten far right Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door.

8 Still holding the handle rmly

to the door, rmly tighten far

left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench.

9 Return to the far right Allen set

screw (B) and rmly tighten

with supplied Allen wrench.

10 Firmly tighten the inside Allen

set screws.

Mounting Refrigerator Handles

Mounting Freezer 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



The door handle may loosen over time or if it was installed improperly. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

• Do not re-use compression tting or use

thread seal tape.

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:

• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.

• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

• Chemicals from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker. If your home has a water softening system, ensure the softener is maintained and working properly.

IMPORTANT

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, at-blade

screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.

• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).

NOTE



Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/ state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart

Choice® water line kit 5305513409 with a

6 ft. (1.8 meters) Stainless Steel Water Line, and for homes without an existing valve Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft. (6 meters) Copper Water Line with selftapping saddle valve. Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/store for more information.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power

source.

2 Place end of water supply line into sink or

bucket. Turn ON water supply and ush

supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3 Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet

and discard cap.

4 If you use copper tubing - Slide brass

compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule

(sleeve) into valve inlet and nger tighten

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1.

If you use braided exible stainless steel

tubing - The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and

nger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten

another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.

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