All about the
Use&Care
of your Refrigerator
TA B L E O F C O N T E N TS
Important Safety Instructions...................... |
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Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer………………....24 |
Features at a Glance................................... |
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Storage Features…………………………………….25 |
Installation................................................. |
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Storing Food and Saving Energy……………….29 |
Door Removal Instructions......................... |
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Normal Operating Sounds and Sights………..30 |
Installing Door Handles............................. |
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Changing the Filter………………………………….31 |
Connecting Water Supply.......................... |
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Care and Cleaning…………………………………..33 |
Controls................................................... |
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Before You Call……………………………………….37 |
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser.…………22 |
Major Appliance Warranty…………………………41 |
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www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 |
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www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 |
2012) (June 242134904
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.
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 ¼” (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
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.
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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.
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.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, cut, remove,
or bypass the grounding prong.
Power cord with 3-prong gounded 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.
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
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IMPORTANT
Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
4
INSTALLATION
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
Components Provided: |
Tools Necessary: |
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Top Hinge |
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Wrench Set |
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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.
Installation
•Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top |
3/8” (9.5 mm) |
Back |
1” (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 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:
1.Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
2.If 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
Head Drawer
Screw
Do Not Remove
Other Screws
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
3.Close 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.
4.Tighten four (4) drawer screws.
5.Recheck gasket seal.
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
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Do Not Remove
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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.
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(3) Retaining Clips
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INSTALLATION
2.You can raise or lower each door.
Use a 3/8” 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 until it contacts the floor.
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1.Open door to provide access to screw.
2.Loosen screw.
3.Adjust door to desired location.
Rotate
Door to Desired
Location
Adjusting Door
4.Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower hinge.
5.Retighten screw.
Raise
Anti-tip
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Lower
5.Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
To adjust the door stop:
Door stop is adjustable between 85 to
145degrees.
NOTE
View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door.
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6.Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use.
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INSTALLATION
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge
(select models):
1.Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted.
2.Open doors to 90 degrees.
3.Loosen or remove screw.
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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.
4.Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
5.Retighten 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.
Retighten Screw
Hinge
Washer Spokes
Screw
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).
Door
Lower
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INSTALLATION
To adjust the flipper mullion:
1.Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge.
Flipper
Mullion
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Flipper
Mullion
Hinge
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
2.Adjust 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.
Mullion
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Flipper
Mullion
Thickness
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Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
3.Retighten 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:
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 (2) screws from each cover over the top door hinges.
2.Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.
NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.
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 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.
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 you do not kink the tube.
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Water
Line
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
You will be pulling approximately five (5) feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator.
4. Unscrew 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.
NOTE
When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure you do not kink the tube.
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.
2.Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two (2) screws on each side).
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
Do not remove center screw from freezer drawer. This is a factory adjustment.
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.
1.Lift drawer up and out to remove.
Installing Freezer Drawer
1.With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side.
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6.Tighten four (4) drawer screws.
7.Recheck gasket seal.
8.Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
Drawer
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Drawer Slides
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Cabinet
Slot
2.Reinstall four (4) drawer screws (two
(2) per side), tighten down, and close drawer (C).
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3. Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
4. If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each side) to allow drawer to rotate.
5. Close 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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INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES
Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery®
1.Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.
2.Position 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.
3.While holding handle firmly 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 first door.
5.Position 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.
6.While 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.
7.Still holding the handle firmly to the door, firmly tighten far left Allen set screw (B) with supplied
Allen wrench.
8.Return 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
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