Frigidaire FPGU19F8TF0 Owner’s Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your Refrigerator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Feature Overview .......................................4
Installation ................................................5
Interior Lighting .........................................9
Controls ...................................................10
Changing the Filter ..................................13
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Storage Features ......................................14
Storing Food and Saving Energy ................15
Care and Cleaning ....................................16
Before You Call ........................................18
Major Appliance Warranty .........................20
A07423003 (October 2018)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using
this refrigerator.
Safety Instructions
• 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.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to
secure the shelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.
• 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.
Safety Denitions
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
Refrigerator door is level across the top
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and
tilted ¼” (6mm) front-to-back
Kick plate is properly attached to
refrigerator
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
House power turned on
Refrigerator plugged in
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh food temperatures set
Crisper humidity controls set
Registration card sent in
Anti-tip bracket installed
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.
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
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 qualied service
technician.
IMPORTANT
To disconnect power to the unit, unplug
the unit or switch the breaker that supplies
power to the unit to the off position.
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 qualied 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 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 insufcient 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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FEATURE OVERVIEW
Kick Plate
Switch
Understanding Features and Terms
Your Frigidaire refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage exibility. The
illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features
and terminology.
NOTE
Features may vary according to model.
Air
Baffle
Upper Level
Lighting
Glass Shelves
Deli
Drawer
Crisper
Drawer
Light Switch
SHOWCASE
Mode
Pro-Select
Electronic
Control
TM
Air Filter
Shallow
Door
Bin
Gallon
Door
Bin
Adjustable
Bottom Hinge
4
Tools Necessary:
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Wrench
Wrench
Wrench Set
Pen
Tape
or
Quadrex Head
(OR)
Socket
OR
Adjustable
3/8" Fixed
INSTALLATION
Pencil or
Level
Measuring
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 refrigerator,
follow these important rst steps.
Location
• Getting through narrow spaces: If
your refrigerator will not t through an
entrance area, you can remove the doors.
Check by rst measuring the entrance.
See DOOR REMOVAL section.
• 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.
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 kick plate on the lower
front of your refrigerator. Sufcient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of
your refrigerator.
Kick Plate Removal
To remove the kick plate, use a Phillips head
screwdriver and remove the two screws holding the kick plate to the cabinet. Then pull the
kick plate away from the unit.
CAUTION
Door Removal
CAUTION
Doors are heavy. Two people are recommended to remove or replace the door
assembly from the cabinet.
If door must be removed:
1. Ensure the unit is unplugged, or switch
the breaker that supplies power to the unit
to the off position.
2. Remove the plastic top hinge cover.
Hinge Cover
Hex Head
Screws (2)
Hinge Plate
3. Hold the door in place while removing the
top hinge from the cabinet.
4. Remove the 2-⅜” hex head screws from
the top hinge with a wrench or socket.
5. Lift the door upwards and pull up and
away from the cabinet until free of the
bottom hinge pin mounted on the front of
the cabinet.
CAUTION
Be sure door is set aside in a secure position
where it cannot fall and cause personal
injury, nor damage to the door or handle.
Kick Plate Removal
6. To replace the door, reverse steps 1-5
and securely tighten all screws to prevent
hinge slippage.
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INSTALLATION
Refrigerator
⅜”
(10 mm)
1" (25mm)
1"
(25mm)
⅜”
(10 mm)
Best Good Bad
Installation
Installation clearances:
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides - ⅜”
Top and Back - 1”
• Allow for trim kit if it is to be installed
with the unit.
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.
Anti-Tip Installation
WARNING
The anti-tip bracket must be installed to
prevent the unit from tipping over. Failure to
do so may result in injury or property damage.
Components:
4 x
Drywall
1 x
Bracket
Anchors
1. Follow this Use & Care Guide for unit
installation, dimensions, and guidelines.
2. Be sure to level the unit before installation
(see “Leveling” in Installation section).
3. Find anti-tip bracket, 4 screws, and
4 anchor screws included inside the
components bag.
4. Identify a stud in the wall, behind where
the unit will be placed, and make a mark
on the wall (see Figure 1). If no stud is
present behind where the hole is marked,
go to step 6.
4 x
Screws
6
Mark location
for bracket
on the wall
Figure 1
Stud
5. Align one of the center holes of the
bracket with the stud. If the bracket
extends past the edge of the unit, use a
different stud or proceed with instruction 6
(see Figure 2).
Bracket alignment
Figure 2
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