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

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......................	2	Storage Features......................................	20
Features At A Glance - Baseline Model..........	4	Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser -
Features At A Glance - Gallery/Pro Model	5	Frigidaire Gallery (some models)................	21
		Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser -
Installation	6
		Frigidaire Gallery/Pro (some models)..........	24
Door Removal Instructions...........................	8	Changing the Filter - Frigidaire Gallery........	27
Handle Installation....................................	10	Changing the Filter - Frigidaire Pro.............	29
Connecting the Water Supply.....................	11	Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.........	30
Controls - Frigidaire Gallery.......................	13	Care & Cleaning........................................	31
Controls - Frigidaire & Frigidaire Gallery......	16	Before You Call.........................................	35
Controls - Frigidaire Professional................	17	Major Appliance Warranty..........................	40
www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432		www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

2018) (November A14788802

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 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 refrigeratorCabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

House power turned onRefrigerator 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 filter must be flush with filter housing (select models)

Final Checks

Shipping material removed

Fresh food and freezer temperatures setCrisper humidity controls setRegistration 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.

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

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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 qualified service technician.

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

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). 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 qualified technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

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

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.

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 - BASELINE MODEL

Features may vary according to model

	Ice Cream Shelf	Water Filter	CAUTION:
	Ice Maker	(Location varies by model)
			Do Not Remove
			Magnet Behind
	Door Bin		Dairy
		LED Lights	Compartment
	Ice		Dairy
	Container		Compartment
			Glass Shelf
	Shelf		Door Bin
			Glass Shelf
			Door Bin
			Glass Shelves
	Door Bins		Fixed
			Door Bin
			Crisper Pan
			and Cover
			Fixed
			Door Bin
	Slide Out Basket	Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

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

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE - GALLERY/PRO MODEL

Features may vary according to model

Pizza Shelf	Air Filter	Water Filter
Slim Ice Maker

	Tinted
	Door Bin	Tinted Dairy
		Compartment
		Tinted
		Door Bin
	Shelves	Shelves
		Tinted
		Door Bin
	Tinted	Tinted
	Door Bin	Door Bin
	Large	Tinted Deli
	Glide Out	Drawer
	Basket	Can Rack
	Tinted
		Tinted Chill
	Door Bin
	Large	Drawer
		Tinted Crisper
	Basket
	Tinted	Pan
	Door Bin
	Toe Grille	Tinted
		Door Bin

IMPORTANT

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

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INSTALLATION

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 first 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 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. 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. Sufficient 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

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.

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 firmly 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.

	Installing Toe Grille
	1 3	4
4
	2	3
		2
		1

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 firmly 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.

Removing Toe Grille

1

2

1 3 2

3

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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 final positioning of your refrigerator:

•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.

•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 flat-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.

Raise

INSTALLATION

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 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)

3.If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)

Door Door

Raise	Raise
Door	Door

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.

Door Stop	Open Door
Flange	Hinge Flange

Set Screw

(some models)

Hinge

7/16" Wrench and

3/32" Hex Key (some models)

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

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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

	Tools Necessary:
	Phillips™
	Head
		or
	Socket	Adjustable
	Wrench Set	Wrench
	or
	3/8" Fixed
	Wrench
	Top Hinge	Top Hinge
	Cover Front	Cover Rear
	Screw	Screw
	Top	Bottom
	Hinge
		Hinge
	Screw
		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.

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.

Rear Cover	Front Cover
Screw	Screws Top
	Hinge
	Cover
	Hinge
	Screws
	Top
	Hinge

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.

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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

Door

Hinge

Assembly

Closer

Pin

Screws

Hinge

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.

	Front	Rear Cover
	Cover Screws
		Screw
	Top Hinge
	Cover
	Hinge
	Screws
	Multi-Wire
	Cable
		Top
		Hinge

To remove the freezer door:

1.Detach the multi-wire cable

connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly 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.

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.

To Disconnect

1.Press outer ring against face of fitting

2. Pull to

remove tube

To Connect

Insert tube and push until mark touches face of fitting

		Door
Closer			Water
	Pin		Line
		Hinge	Tubing
Hinge			Screws
		Assembly

Adjustable Hinge (some models)

Door

Water

Hinge

Line

Tubing

Assembly Screws

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.

CAUTION

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

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HANDLE INSTALLATION

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 firmly against door, fasten furthermost upper and furthermost lower Allen set screws

(B) with supplied Allen wrench.

Frigidaire Professional®

Freezer Upper	Refrigerator Upper
End Cap	End Cap
A	A
B	B
B	B
A	A
Freezer Lower	Refrigerator Lower
End Cap	End Cap

Frigidaire Gallery®

4. Firmly tighten the inside Allen	Freezer Upper	Refrigerator Upper
set screws.	End Cap	End Cap
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install
refrigerator handle. Ensure the
holes for the set screws are facing
towards the freezer door.
NOTE
All set screws should be tightened and
sub-flush (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	Refrigerator Lower
	End Cap	End Cap
Ensure Handle Set Screws
are Facing Each Other
with Doors Closed

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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, flat-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 fitting 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 recom-

mends 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 flush 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 finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.

If you use braided flexible stainless steel or polyline tubing - The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.

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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY

Plastic Water	Steel
Tubing to Ice	Clamp
Maker Fill	Brass
Tube	Compression
	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	Steel
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube	Clamp
	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

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 filled with water when your refrigerator is first connected to the household water supply line.

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