Frigidaire FPSC2278UF8, FPSC2278UF7, FPSC2278UF6, FPSC2278UF5, FPSC2277RFB Owner’s Manual

...

All about the

Use & Care

of your Refrigerator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Features At A Glance - Baseline Model .........4

Features At A Glance - Gallery/Pro Model .....5

Installation ................................................6

Door Removal Instructions ..........................8

Handle Installation ...................................10

Connecting the Water Supply ....................11

Controls - Frigidaire Gallery .......................13

Controls - Frigidaire & Frigidaire Gallery .....16

Controls - Frigidaire Professional ...............17

Storage Features ......................................20

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser -

Frigidaire Gallery (some models) ...............21

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser -

Frigidaire Gallery/Pro (some models) .........24

Changing the Filter - Frigidaire Gallery .......27

Changing the Filter - Frigidaire Pro ............29

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

Care & Cleaning .......................................31

Before You Call ........................................35

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

A14788802 (November 2018)

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 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 am- mable 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

 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

¼” (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

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

 Front lter must be ush with lter

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

Grounding type wall receptacle

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

Power cord with 3-prong gounded plug

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 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 (Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the lighting system 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

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 - BASELINE MODEL

Toe Grille

Container

Door Bins

Slide Out Basket

Features may vary according to model

Door Bin

Ice

Shelf

Ice Cream Shelf Ice Maker

Water Filter

(Location varies by model)

LED Lights

CAUTION:

Do Not Remove Magnet Behind Dairy Compartment

Dairy Compartment

Glass Shelf

Door Bin

Glass Shelf

Door Bin

Glass Shelves

Fixed Door Bin

Crisper Pan and Cover

Fixed Door Bin

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE - GALLERY/PRO MODEL

Features may vary according to model

Slim Ice Maker

Tinted

Door Bin

Shelves

Tinted

Door Bin

Large

Glide Out

Basket

Tinted

Door Bin

Large

Basket

Tinted

Door Bin

Pizza Shelf

Air Filter

Water Filter

Toe Grille

Tinted Dairy Compartment

Tinted Door Bin

Shelves

Tinted Door Bin

Tinted Deli Drawer

Can Rack

Tinted Chill Drawer

Tinted Crisper Pan

Tinted Door Bin

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432.

INSTALLATION

Removing Toe Grille

Installing Toe Grille

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 refrigera-

tor, 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.

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

Installation clearances

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

Sides & Top ⅜ 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 rmly 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.

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 rmly 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.

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.

INSTALLATION

Raise

Open Door

Door Opening

NOTE



The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within 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 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.

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 at-blade

screwdriver or ⅜ 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 4 sides.

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):

1. Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into position. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed).

2. If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/

3. If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/

4. 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.

inch wrench. (See illustration.)

Door Door

Raise

Door

Door Stop Flange

Hinge Flange

Raise

Door

Set Screw (some models)

7/16" Wrench and 3/32" Hex Key (some models)

6. Replace the toe grille by tting it into place (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).

Hinge

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Rear Cover Screw

Front Cover Screws

Top Hinge Cover

Hinge Screws

Top Hinge

Head

Tools Necessary:

Wrench Set

Wrench

To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover:

5. Remove the 3 screws from each cover over the top door hinges.

6. Lift hinge cover straight up and off.

Phillips™

Socket

Adjustable

3/8" Fixed

Top Hinge

Cover Front

Screw

Top

Hinge

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 grille (as explained in the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance).

3. Remove any food from the door shelves.

4. Close the doors.

Top Hinge

Cover Rear

Screw

Bottom

Hinge Screw

To remove the refrigerator door:

1. Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2. Remove the 2 screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Front

Cover Screws

Rear Cover Screw

Top Hinge

Cover

Hinge Screws

Multi-Wire Cable

Top Hinge

Assembly Screws

Closer

Hinge

Door

Water Line Tubing

Screws

Hinge Assembly

To Disconnect

touches face of fitting

1. Remove the 2 bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

Door

Hinge Assembly

Closer

Screws

Adjustable Hinge (some models)

To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps.

To remove the freezer top hinge cover:

1. Remove the 2 screws from each cover over the top door hinges.

2. Lift hinge cover straight up and off.

Hinge

4. Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge.

5. Remove the 2 bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.

1. Press outer ring against face of fitting

2. Pull to remove tube

To Connect

Insert tube and push until mark

Adjustable Hinge (some models)

Door

To remove the freezer door:

1. Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector

rmly and

pull apart.

2. Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

3. Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

Water Line

Hinge

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.

Tubing

CAUTION

Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.

HANDLE INSTALLATION

Ensure Handle Set Screws

are Facing Each Other

with Doors Closed

CAUTION

Wear gloves and safety goggles and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp (some models).

IMPORTANT

To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles.

1. Remove handles from protective packaging.

2. Position freezer 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 refrigerator door.

3. While holding handle rmly against door, fasten furthermost upper and furthermost lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.

4. Firmly tighten the inside Allen set screws.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install refrigerator handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door.

Frigidaire Professional

Freezer Upper

End Cap

Freezer Lower

End Cap

Refrigerator Lower

Frigidaire Gallery

Freezer Upper

End Cap

Refrigerator Upper

End Cap

NOTE



All set screws should be tightened and

sub-ush (Allen set screw should be

seated just below the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap. The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps.

Freezer Lower

End Cap

Refrigerator Lower

End Cap

CONNECTING 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.

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 softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that 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).

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. Do not use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

• Do not reuse 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.

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 5304490728

(with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) or 5304493869 (with a 6 ft. Polyline Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart

Choice® water line kit 5304490717 (with

a 20 ft. copper water line with self-tapping 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 overtighten. See Figure 1.

If you use braided exible stainless

steel or polyline 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 overtighten. See Figure 2.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY

Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube

Compression

Steel

Clamp

Brass

Nut

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

water line

Water Valve

Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Copper water line

from household

water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Figure 1

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

Steel

Clamp

5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).mounted).

IMPORTANT

After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system.

To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, the water supply system must be

completely lled with water when your refrigerator is rst connected to the household

water supply line.

Water Line

Water Valve

Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Water line

from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Figure 2

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