Frigidaire FRS24ZRGD1, FRS24ZRGW1 User Manual

Versión en español ..................................... 2

Product Registration ................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions .................. 2-3

First Steps ................................................... 3

Energy Saving Ideas .................................. 4

Setting the Controls .................................... 4

Fresh Food Storage .................................... 5

Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser....... 6-9

Care and Cleaning ............................... 10-11

Removing the Handles and Doors........... 12

Avoid Service Checklist.......................13-16

Normal Operating Sounds........................ 16

Warranty (United States).......................... 17

Service Information (Canada) .................. 18

Warranty (Canada) ................................... 19

P/N 218854700C (9810)

Product Registration

Versión en español

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218854800.

Record the Model Number and Serial Number of this refrigerator in the space
provided below. These numbers are found on the serial plate, located on the ceiling
of the refrigerator compartment.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Spanish Owner's Guides
Frigidaire Home Products
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

Important Safety
Instructions

Read all instructions before
using this refrigerator.

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/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 you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
BEFORE YOU
THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER:
* Remove doors.
* Leave shelves in

place, so
children may
not easily climb
inside.

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely,
signed and returned to Frigidaire, or in Canada, Frigidaire Canada.

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this, or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers that can quickly cause suffocation.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and ruin
finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a very dangerous
attraction to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use,

even if it is being discarded.

Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design of this refrigerator will operate properly.

• Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only
electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-

prong grounding plug, for your protection against 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. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may
be affected. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the
compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty. If you suspect
your voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

• To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the
unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.

© 1998 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Avoid fire
hazard or electric shock. Do
not use an extension cord or
an adapter plug. Do not
remove any prong from
power cord.

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Important Safety
Instructions (continued)

Other Precautions

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb. Note: Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor,
but does not disconnect power to the light bulb or other electrical components.

• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker.

First Steps

This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use
refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide. Before starting refrigerator,

follow these important first steps:

Location

Install refrigerator:

• near a grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• out of direct sunlight and away from range, dishwasher, or other heat sources,
if possible.

• on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• where a water supply is available for automatic ice maker.

Installation

• Do not install refrigerator where temperature will drop below 60°F (15°C), or rise
above 110°F (43°C). Compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures.

• In a recessed installation, allow an extra 1/2 inch (10-15 mm) on each side for
ease of installation.

• If the hinge side of the unit will be placed against a wall, allow a 1-3/4 inch (44
mm) space between wall and refrigerator to permit proper door swing.

Door Opening

For best use of drawers and freezer basket, refrigerator should be in a position
where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be opened about 135°.

ROLLER ADJUSTING

BOLT

Adjusting Front Rollers

Replacing Toe Grill

Leveling

• Refrigerator must be leveled with all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor.
Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Keep
cabinet as low as possible for stability.

than rear.

• To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator and freezer doors. Remove toe grill
by pulling it straight out. Adjust rollers by turning each roller adjusting bolt with
an adjustable wrench, a socket wrench, or a nutdriver until refrigerator is level
and stable. Rear rollers are not adjustable.

• Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet evenly on all four sides.

• If freezer door is higher than refrigerator door, raise right corner and/or lower left
corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• If refrigerator door is higher than freezer door, raise left corner and/or lower right
corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• To replace toe grill: Line up tabs with holes, and push grill straight on.

Never adjust cabinet rollers so front is lower

Cleaning

• Wash the inside, all removable parts, and the outside with mild detergent and
warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES.

• Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments that can scratch appliance
surface, when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape or energy
label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch
glue with sticky side of tape already removed.

• DO NOT REMOVE SERIAL PLATE.

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Energy Saving Ideas

• Install the refrigerator in the most cool part of the room, out of direct sunlight and
away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heat­producing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher. If this is not possible,
a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances
will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently.

• Level the refrigerator so the doors close tightly.

• Refer to this Owner's Guide for the suggested refrigerator settings.

• Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more efficiently.
See Outside in the "Care and Cleaning" section.

• Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Doing so causes the
refrigerator to run longer and use more energy. Shelves should not be lined with
aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient, which could cause food spoilage.

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This
cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit.

• Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings. Remove as many items as
needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible.

Setting the Controls

Refrigerator midpoint

Freezer midpoint

Cool Down Period

To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed
for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading with food.

Refrigerator Control

• The refrigerator control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period
of 24 hours.

• After 24 hours, adjust the control as needed. For colder temperatures, turn the
dial a notch toward COLDEST. For warmer temperatures, turn the dial a notch
toward COLD. Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time.

Freezer Control

• The freezer control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period of
24 hours.

• After 24 hours, adjust the control as needed. For colder temperatures, turn the

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dial a notch toward COLDEST. For warmer temperatures, turn the dial a notch
toward COLD. Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time.

Note: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wait 24 hours
for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

Turning the freezer control may change temperatures in both compartments. For
example, if the freezer control is turned to a colder setting, the refrigerator control
may have to be adjusted to a warmer one. Turning the refrigerator control will
change only the refrigerator temperature.

IMPORTANT: If the freezer control is turned to OFF, cooling stops in both
compartments.

You may hear the "Frost Free" system working. A fan circulates air in the
refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation and maintenance of
proper cooling temperatures, do not block cold air vents with food items. Water
draining into the defrost water pan and hissing sounds are normal during the
automatic "Frost Free" cycle.

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Fresh Food Storage

Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting
shelves, remove all food. The shipping clips which stabilize the shelves for shipping
may be removed and discarded.

Remove Shipping Clips

Cantilever Shelf

To adjust the cantilever shelves

(shelves supported at the rear of the refrigerator),
lift the back of the shelf up and out. Replace shelf by inserting hooks at rear into
slots. Lower and lock into position. Some models have

Spillsafe

 glass shelves,

which catch and hold accidental spills.

Door Storage

Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles and cans.
Items used often are available for quick selection.

The door bins can be moved to suit individual needs. Remove bins by lifting straight
up. Place bins in the desired position and lower over the supports.

The Dairy compartment is warmer than the general food storage section and is
intended for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter.

Crisper

The Crisper drawer, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, is for storing fruits
and vegetables. Most produce should be washed in clear water and drained before
placing in this drawer. Items with strong odors or high moisture should be wrapped
before storing.

The Humidity Control (some models) allows you to adjust the humidity within the
Crisper drawer. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables which keep best in high
humidity. Leafy vegetables, however, keep best when stored with the Humidity
Control set on HIGHER, or in a drawer without a Humidity Control. This keeps
incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content.

HIGHER

VEGETABLES

Humidity Control

Chilled Air Control

LOWER

HUMIDITYCONTROL

FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES

FRUITS

Meat Keeper

The Meat Keeper is located at the bottom of the refrigerator. The temperature in
this compartment can be made colder than the rest of the refrigerator compart­ment by sliding the Chilled Air Control knob within the COLDEST or COLD range.
Meat will be partially frozen and may be kept fresh longer than if stored on a
refrigerator shelf.

Before placing items in the Meat Keeper, follow these steps to keep the meat fresh:

1. Carefully handle meat with clean hands and always keep the compartment

clean.

2. Store meat in its original wrapper. If necessary, overwrap in plastic wrap or foil

to prevent drying. Wrap fish tightly to prevent odor transfer to other foods.

3. If spoilage ever occurs, disinfect the compartment with liquid chlorine bleach

following label directions. Then rinse with a solution of baking soda and water.
Rinse with clear water and dry.

Freezer Basket

A slide-out wire basket (some models have two) hangs below the bottom freezer
shelf. This basket provides easy access to frozen food packages.

Tall Storage Compartment (some models)

A shelf is attached to the freezer wall just below the ice server. This allows for
convenient storage of tall items placed vertically between the ice server and the
freezer wall.

Tall Storage
Compartment

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Automatic Ice and
Water Dispenser

Dispenser Selector

Press glass against dispensing arm.

The ice and water dispenser on the freezer door conveniently dispenses chilled
water, and either ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model.

To operate the dispenser, slide the knob to the selection of your choice and press a
glass against the dispensing arm, as shown. Be sure to hold the glass as far up as
possible to catch all ice. To stop dispensing, pull glass away from dispensing arm.
When dispensing ice, release the dispensing arm before the glass is full, but do not
remove the glass until the ice has completely dispensed.

A small heated area beneath the dispenser floor catches and evaporates small spills.

Do not pour water or excess cubes into this area because there is no drain.

Light

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The dispenser has a light which can be turned on and off by sliding the knob to the
desired position. The light also turns on automatically when ice and/or water is
dispensed. Replace light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.

How the Water Dispenser Works

The water tank is located behind the drawers in the refrigerator compartment. As
the water is dispensed, the tank is automatically refilled. For proper operation of the
dispenser, the supply water pressure must fall between 30 psi and 120 psi.

After the refrigerator is installed and the plumbing connections are complete, the
water tank should be filled by drawing one glass of water. It may take
about 1-1/2 minutes after depressing the dispenser arm before water works its
way through the plumbing connections and begins to fill this first glass. Draw and
discard 7 more glasses to be sure that the tank and plumbing connections are rinsed
of any impurities.

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To ensure fresh-tasting water,

dispenser has not been used for a week or more, draw and discard 7-8 glasses to
freshen the tank supply.

plan to use the dispenser every day. If the water

Ice Maker

Wire

Signal Arm

How the Ice Dispenser Works

The ice maker and ice storage bin are located in the top left corner of the freezer
compartment. After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several
hours, the ice maker can begin making ice. To begin ice production, lower the wire
signal arm to the "down" or ON position. As cubes are made, they are stored in the
storage bin. With no usage it will take approximately 2 days to fill the bin. However,
the dispenser may be used after the first batch of ice is made. The ice maker turns
off automatically when the ice storage bin is full.

Because of new plumbing connections, the first production of ice cubes may be
discolored or have an odd flavor. These should be discarded until the cubes made
are free of discoloration and taste. Remember that water quality
determines your ice quality. It is best to connect the ice maker to water that is not
softened. Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If
ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure the softener is maintained and working
properly.

To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the "up" or
OFF position.

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