Frigidaire FRS20ZRGB6 Owner’s Manual
Versionen espa_ol .....................................2
Product Registration...................................2
Important Safety Instructions ................2-3
First Steps ................................................3-4
Energy Saving Ideas...................................5
Setting the Controls ....................................5
FreshFoodStorage.....................................6
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ......7-9
Care and Cleaning .............................. 10-11
Removing the Handles and Doors .... 11-12
Avoid Service Checklist...................... 13-16
Normal Operating Sounds ....................... 16
Warranty (United States) ......................... 17
Service Information (Canada) ................. 18
Warranty (Canada) ...................................19
P/N218955100 (9906)
Product Registration
Versi6n en espa_ol
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esteMmrmal del Usuario, sirvase escmibir la
direcci6n que se incluye a c_ntinuaci6n.
Solicite la P/N218955200.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Recordthe Model No. andSerial No. of this refrigerator inthe spaces provided
below. These nm_oers are foundon the serial plate locatedon the ceiling of the
refrigerator _mnt.
ModelNo.
Serial No.
SpanishOwner's Guides
FrigidaireHaneProducts
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917
Inioortant Safety
Instructicrs
Read all instructions before
using this refrigerator.
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator/Freezer
Riskofchildentralmmnt.
Childentra_mmntandsuffocaticnare
notproblen_ofthepast. Junkedor
abandonedrefrigeratorsare still
d_rsercus-_if theywillsitfor"just
a fewdays."Ifyouaregettingridof
youroldrefrigerator,pleasefollow
instructionsbelowtohelpprevent
accidmts.
BEFORE YOU THROW
AWAY YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR OR
FREEZER:
• Takeoffdsore.
• Leaveshelvesin
place,sochildren
nmynoteasily
climbi_ide.
Register Your Product
Theself-addressedPROD_ REGISTRATION£hRDshouldbefilledincc_pletely,
signedandreturnedtotheFrigidaireCtnpany,orinCanada,returntoFrigidaire
Canada.
[v.'Wkv_,v/_,W_.l_ll_[_For Your Safety
Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflarm%nblev-_oorsandliquidsinthevicinityof
this,oranyot/_rappliance.Readprcdmtlahelsforflam_bilityai_w_.
[!"A'i'_:i_ll_[_Child Safety
• Destroycarton,plasticbags,andanyexteriorwrappingnmterialirmmdiately
aftertherefrigeratorisupacked.Childrenshculdneverusetheseitemsforplay.
Cartonscoveredwithrugs,bedspreads,plasticsheets,orstretchwrapmay
bec_mmairtightchmbere thatcanquicklycausesuflocation.
• Ren_veallstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescancauseseverecuts,andruin
finishesiftheycraminmntactwithothera_pliancesorfurniture.
• Ane_pty,d_iceb_x, refrigerator,orfreeserisaveryd_att!acticn
to children.R_ove doorofanyappliancethatisnot inuse,evenif itis
beingdiscaxded.
[!,'i'f.'_:i_ll_[_Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safetymechanisms in the
designof thisrefrigera torwill operateproperly.
• Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only
electrical outlet. Thepower cord of the appliance is equippedwith a three-
pronggroundingplug, foryourprotection against shockhazards. Itmust be
pluc_eddirectlyintoaprcperlygroundedtihree-prcmgreseptacle.Thereseptacle
must be installed inaccordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a
qual if ied electrician. Do Not Use An Extension Cord Or An Adapter Plug.
• Ifvoltagevariesby 10percent orn_re, perfommnceofyourrefrigeratornmybe
affected. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can dmmge the
ccnioressor. Such dmmge is not coveredunder your warranty. If you suspect your
voltage is high or low, consult your power c c_oany for testing.
• To p_t the refrigerator fr@Jseing trusledof f accidentally, cbnot pluj the unit
into anoutlet c<ntrolledby a wall switch orpull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in anynmnner.
© 1999WhiteCcr_olidatedlndustries, Inc.
All rightsreserved.
[!V*'l-4:i_ll_[_Avoid fire
hazardorelectricshock.Do
notuseanextensiencordor
an adapter plug. Do not
remove any prong from
powercord.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
ImportantSafety
Instructicrs
Other Precautions
• Never unplug the refrigerator bypulling cnthe power cord. Always grip the plug
f ira_y, andpull straight out fr_the receptacle.
• Toavoidelectricalshock,unplugtherefrigeratorbeforeclearimgandbefore
replacingalightbulb.NOTE:_%mrimgtheccntroltoOFFturnsofftheccnpressor,
butdsesnotdisccrmectlowertotheiightbulborothereiectricalcompsn_nts.
• Donotcperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceofexplosiveftm_s.
• Avoidcontactwithanyn_vingpartsoftheautc_mticicenmker.
FirstSteps
A:gj'dst in:g FrontRollets
_ROLLER ADJUSTING
BOLT
ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificcperatinginstructionsforyournmclel.Use
refrigeratorcriyasinstructedinthisOwner'sGuide.Befcrestartingrefrigaratcr,
followtb_seirmportantfirststeps:
Location
z ilmSr :
• near a _elect rical cutlet. DONOTuse an extensicn cordor an adapterplug.
• outofdirectsunlightandawayfrcmrange,dishwasher,orotherheatsmtmces,
iftxssible.
• cn a floor that is level and strcmg _ncu6h to sticport a fully loadedrefrigerator.
• where a water supply is available for auto/mtic ice nmker.
Installatgm
• Donotinstallrefrigeratorwheretenperaturewilldrcpbelow60oF(15oc),or
riseabove110OF (43°C). Compressorwillnot beabletonmintainproper
temperatures.
• Inarecessedinstallation,allowanextra1/2inch(10-15nm)c_leachsidefor
easeofinstallation.
• Ifthehingesideoftheunitwillbeplacedagainstawall, allowal-3/4 inch (44
n_) spacebetweenwallandrefrigeratortoperndtproperdoorswing.
Door Opening
Forbestuseofdrawemsandfreezerbasket,refrigeratorshouldbeinapositiou
whereboththerefrigeratorandfreezerdoorscanbeopenedabout135o.
veli
• Refrigeratorn_!stbeleveledwithallhottc_cornererestingfirmlyouasolid
floor.Ac_nstfrcntrollerstolevelcabinetbothfrcnt-to-rearandside-to-side.
Ke_pcabinetaslowaslscssibleforstability.Nevera_ustcabinetrollerssofrcnt
islc_erthanrear.
• Toadjustfrcntrollers:Openrefrigeratorandfreezerdoore.Re_mvetoegrille
bypullingitstraightout./_ustrollersbytumir_eachrolleradjustingboltwith
anad_ustablewrench,a socket_ch, oranutdriveruntilrefrigeratorislevel
and stable. Rear rollere are not adjustable.
• Checkbothdoorstobesuresealstouchcabinetevenlyonallfoursides.
• Iffreezerchorishigherthanrefrig_ratorchor,raiserightcozi%erand!orlowerleft
corneruntildoorsalignacrosstcpofcabinet.
• Ifrefrigeratorchorishigherthanfleezerchor,raiseleftcDzi%ers_d!orlowerright
corneruntildoorsalignacrosstcpofcabinet.
• Toraplacetoegrille:Linetptabswithholes,andpushgrillestraightou.
ReplacingToeGrille
Cleaning
• Washtheinside,allre_vableparts,andtheoutsidewithmilddetergentand
warmwater. Wipedry. Do NotUse HarshCleanersOn Tb_seSurfaces.
• DoNotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstrtm_ntsthatcanscratchappliance
surface,whenre_vingadhesivelabels.Anyglueleftfrc_thetapeorenergy
labelcanberen_vedwithanJ_xtureofwarmwaterandnilddetergent,ortouch
gluewithstickysideoftapealreadyre_r_ed.
• Do Not RemoveSerialPlate.
F st Steps
(continued)
Figure 1
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
Do Not Install Ice Maker Tubing Where TemperatureMay
FallBelcwFreezing.
£heck to be sure your water ccnnecticn will comply with local pltm_0ing codes.
Water quality detemJnes ycur ice quality. It is best to _ the ice nmker to
water that is not soft,ned. £he_icals fr_ a nmlf_cticring softener can
damagethe ice n'eker. If the icenmker iscrmected to softwater, _mlre that
the softener is nmintai]ed and woJdmg properly.
The ice nmker requires a 1/4 inch (6.4 re]l) _r water supply line (with
shutoff) frcm your household water system. Allow enough tubing t3ehind your
refrigerator to lser@it lmving cut to clean floor.
Water line kit 5308950117 is available thrcugh your dealer at extra charge. This
kit includes 25 feet (7.6 nBters) of 1/4 inch diaTBter cqsper tubing, plus parts to
ccrnect to your cold water line, including a sach_e valve assembly. Ycu will need
topt_ a 1/4 inchbrassccupressicull!tand ferruleflTm_your local hard-
ware or pl_bing store.
Copper water line from
household water supply.
Brass nut [_
Ferrule 0
Figure 2
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0
0
0
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Figure 3
Figure 4
i Turn<11watersticplyandflushcutcc_r tubing.Turnoffwatersticply.
2. Lbplu_ refl_rator.
3.InstallZV_IqSUPPLYLINEas follows(figure2):
• Slidebrassmt,th£nferrule,cntoc_r tubing.
• Pushendofcoppertubingasfarintothe"n_tal watervalvefittingas it _ll
9o (1/4inch).Slideferruleintofittinga%dthreaibrassrutcr_oinlet,
tightenfingertightplus1/2turnwithwrench.
NOTE: Sc_enrxielsmay have a cap on the valve.Unscrewthe capand
dis_ml
4. Securecc{spertubingwithSTEELCLAMPend screwto rearpanelatlocation
shc_n(Figure3).
5 Goil water stioply tubing as sho%n (figure 3).
NOTE: Topreventvibraticnnoiseendwear,leavea spacebetweenalltubing
andotk_rsurfaces.
Turncu water supplyand checkall c<mecticns for leaks (figure3).
7.Plujrefric_tmr c_d intowg!lcutlet.
& To begin ice prochcticn, lower the Wire Signal Arm to the "down" or "ON"
pssiti<n _m3ure 4).
IMPORTANT
Ice Maker
Wire
Signal Arm
Ice proskmticn will begin _hen freezer reaches nomml cperating te_oerature.
Air in new pltm_0ing lines may cause ice nmker to cycle two or three times
befcse n_king a full tray of ice.
Newpl_bing nmycauseicetobe discoloredorhavepoorflavor.Discardice
nmds_ the first24hsurs.Afterinstallaticn,ifycuwishtoshuttheice
nmkeroff,lifttheWiresi£nglArm_til itclicksandlocksinthe'_J_'lscsiticu.
Energy Saving Ideas
• Installtherefrigeratorinthenestccolpartoftherccm,cutofdirectstmiightand
awayfrcmheatingductsorregistems.Donotplacetherefrigeratornexttoheat-
prodmmingsppliancessuchasarange,ovenordishwasher.Ifthisisnotpsssible,
a secticnofcabinetryoranaddedlayerof insulaticnbetweenthetwoalspliances
willhelptherefrigeratorqseratenmreefficiently.
• Leveltherefrigeratorsothechoreclcsetightly.
• RefertothisOwner,sGuideforthesuggestedrefrigeratorsettings.
• Pericdiccleaningoftheccndsnserwillhelptherefrigeratorrtnnmreeffici_ntly.
SeeOutsideintheCareandCleaningsecticn.
• Donotovercrowdtherefrigeratororblcckcoldairvents.Doingsocausesthe
refrigeratortorunic_r endusenmreenergy.Shelvesshouldnotheiinedwith
al_n_ foil,waxpaperorpaper toweling.Linersinterferewithcoldair
circulation,n_nkingtherefrigeratorlessefficient,whichcouldcausefood
spi]age.
• Goverfoocbendwipeccntainersdrybeforeplacingthemintherefrigerator.This
cutsdowncnmoisturebuild-tpinsidetheunit.
• Organizetherefrigeratortoreducedooropenings.Removeasninnyitemsas
neededatonetintoandclosethedooras soonaspossible.
Setting theControls
COLDEST
REFRIGERATOR
Re f rigerator midlso int
Freezermidpoint
Cool Down Period
Toensuresafefoodstorage,allowtherefrigeratortocperatewiththedoorsclosed
foratleast8to12hoursbeforeloadingwithfood.
RefrigeratorControl
• qherefrigeratorcontrolshouldbesetatthemic[cointofthedialforatrialperiod
of24holt,s.
• After24hours,adjusttheccntrolasneeded.Forcoldertenperatures,turnthe
dialanotchtowardCOLDEST.Forwarmertenioeratures,turnthedialanotch
towardCOLD.Adjusttenioeraturesby oneincrenmntata time.
Freezer Control
• qhefreezerccntrolshouldhesetatthenidpointofthedialforatrialperiodof
24hours.
• After24hours,adjusttheccntrolasneeded.Forcoldertenperatures,turnthe
dialanotchtowardCOLDEST.Forwarmertenioeratures,turnthedialanotch
towardCOLD.Adjusttenperaturesby oneincrenmntat a time.
NOTE:Whenfirstsettingtheccntrolsorwhenchangingasetting,wait24hoursfor
thetemperatureto stabilizebeforen_Jqingachtitionalchanges.
Turningthefreezercontrolmaychangetenioeraturesinbothccnpartnmnts.For
elsie, ifthefreezerecntrolis_toacoldersetting, therefrigeratorecntrol
mayhavetobeadjustedtoa warmerone.Turningtherefrigeratorcontrolwill
changecnlytherefrigeratortemperature.
IMPORTANT: If the freezer control is turned to OFF, cooling stops inboth
compartments.
You may hear the "FrostFree" systemworking.A fan circulatesair in the
refrigeratorandfreezercc_nts. Forgoodcirculationendnmintenenceof
propercoolingtenperatures,donotblockcoldairventswithfooditems.Water
drainingintothedefrostwaterpan andhissingsoundsarenoramlduringthe
autc_mtic "FrostFree"cycle.
Fresh Food Storage
RemoveShippingClips
Shel f Adj us tment
Refrigeratorsheiresareeasilyadjustedtosuitindivicbalneeds.Beforeadjusting
shelves,re_mveallfocd.Theshi_pingclipsbhichstabilizetheshelvesforshi_ping
maybe removedanddiscarded.
Toa_ustthecantilevershelves(shelvesstioportedattherearoftherefrigerator),
iiftthebackofthesheift[oandout.Replacesheifbyinsertinghooksatrearinto
slots.Lowerandlcckintoposition.Soamn_)delsbaveSpillsafeTM glassshelves,
whichcatchandholdaccid£ntalspills.
Door Storage
Doorbinsandshelvesareprovidedforccr_enientstorageofjars,bottiesandcans.
Ite_ usedoftenareavailableforquickselecticn.
Thedoorbinscanhenmvedtosuitindivichalneeds.Removebinsbyiiftingstraight
up.Placebinsinthedesiredpositiouandloweroverthesu_rts.
TheDairyccnpartnmntiswarnerthanthegeneralfoodstoragesectionand is
intendedforshorttermstorageofcheese,spreads,orbutter.
TheCrisperdrawer,iccatedusderthebottcmrefrigeratorshelf,isforstoringfruits
andvegetables.Mostproduceshouldbewashedinclearwateranddrainedbefore
placinginthisdrawer.Ite_ withstrcmgodomsorhighn_istureshouldbewralzped
heforestoring.
Cantilever Shelf
Hm_idity Control
EHILLED AI£ CONI£OL
CbilledAir Ccmtrol
TheHtmidityControl(scnmnr_els)allowsyoutoadjustthehtmiditywithinthe
Crisperdrawer.Thiscanext_ndthelifeoffreshvegetableswhichkeephestinhigh
htmddity.Leafyvegetables,however,keepbestwhen storedwiththeHtmddity
ControlsetonHI6_{ER,or ina drawerwithouta Htm_idityControl.Thiskeeps
incomingair toa minimtm_andmaintainsnmximummoisturecontent.
Meat Keeper
TheMeatKeeperislocatedatthebottcmoftherefrigerator.Thete_oeraturein
thisccnpartnmntcanbenmdecolderthantherestoftherefrigeratorccnpart-
n_ntby slidingtheChilledAirControlknobwithintheCOLDESTorCOLDrange.
Meatwillbepartiallyfrozenandnmybekeptfreshlongerthanifstoredon a
refrigmatar_elf.
Beforeplacingite_ intheMeatKeeper,foilowthesestepstokeepthen__atfresh:
i Carefullyhandlemeat withcleanhands and alwayskeep thecompartment
deal.
Z Storen_atinitsoriginalwra_r. Ifnecessary,overwrapinplasticwraporfoil
topreventdrying.Wrapfishtightlytopreventodortransfertootherfoods.
3.If spoilageeveroccurs,disinfectthecc_nt withiiquidchlorinebleach
followinglabeldirecticns.Thenrinsewitha solutienofbakingsodaandwater.
Rinsewithclearwaterenddry.
Freezer Basket
A slide-outwirebasket(sc_ n_delshavetwo)hangsbelowthebottcmfreezer
shelf.Thisbasketprovideseasyaccesstofrozenfoodpackages.
TallStorage
Compartment
Tall Storage Compartment (somemodels)
A shelfisattachedtothefreezerwalljustbelowtheiceserver.Thisallowsfor
convenientstorageoftali itemsplacedverticallybetweentheiceserverendthe
frsezer_.
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