Frigidaire FRS26KW3AW1, FRS26KW3AW0, FRS26KW3AQ1, FRS26KW3AQ0, FRS26KW3AB1 Owner’s Manual

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Welcome ....................... 2

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Safety Instructions ........... 3 _l

Installation -- IncludesConnecting

Ice MakerTo Water Supply ............ 4 - 5

Door Removal

Instructions ................... 6

Features at a Glance ......... 7

Temperature Controls ....... 8 _]

Looking Inside .......... 9

Automatic Ice and Water

Dispenser ................ 12

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Food Storage

& Energy SavingTips ....... 15 D

Normal Operating Sounds.. 16

Care & Cleaning ......... 17 - 18

Warranty ...................... 19 _

Espafiol ........... 25

Fran_ais ........... 51

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Before You Call

Solutions to

Common Problems .............. 20 " 23

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator[ We

here at Electrolux Home Products are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you

with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1

priority. Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. Itcontains

valuable information on how to properly maintain your new

refrigerator.

We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for choosing oar product. We hope you consider usfor future

purchases. PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating

instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator ony as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant

to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when

installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. Please record your model and serial numbers below for

future reference, This information isfound on the serial

plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Questions?

1-800-944-9044

(United States)

1-905-565-9200

(Canada)

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

NOTE: Use only soap and water to clean serial plate

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card included with your

refrigerator.

_ Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read pro-

duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other

hazards. Do not operate the refrigerator inthe 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.

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 you are getting rid of your

old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the 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.

Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric 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.

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug. Immediately repair or replace any power cord that

becomes frayed or damaged.

Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug frmly, 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 outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.

Avoid connecting refrigerator toa Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit.

NOTE: Turning the freezer temperature control to OFF

turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect

electrica! power to the light bulb or other electrical components.

Groundingtype wa receptacle

under

Powercordwith 3-pronggroundedplug

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating

instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the

refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LOCATION

Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille.

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 installedon a floor that is level and strong enough to support afully loaded refrigerator.

Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

Do Not installthe refrigerator where thetemperature

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.

2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench

Do Not block the toe grille on the to adjust front rollers.

lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air NOTE: The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by circulation is essential for the proper operation of themselves within a 20 degree open ng. your refrigerator.

Installation Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

Back 1"

DOOR OPENING

NOTE: If you are installing Your refrigerator beside a wall, leave I/2" minimum between hinges and wall to

aUow for the door to swing open.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter 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.

Raise

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

Installation - Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply

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.

To Avoid Property Damage:

Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of %" plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible

for any damage if plastic tubing is used for 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 Phillips TM screwdriver

Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi. A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,

you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water

pipe. Then add approximately 7feet (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.

A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

NOTE: Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost, Contains 25 feet (7:6

meters) of ¼ inch OD copper tubing, asaddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply line.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

2. Place end of water supply line intosink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water isclear. Turn OFF water supply at shut

Compression

off valve.

3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inletand discard cap.

4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,

as shown.

5. Push water supply line into water valve inletas far as it will go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut

(Sleeve)

wate[line

WaterValve

onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of

refrigerator as shown.

7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that

leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. Totum ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning,)

Copper water line

fnxn household water supPlY

ON/OFF position of arm).

Brass

Nut

Valve

IMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing icel Air innew plumbing lines may cause ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a futltray Ofice, New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored

or have poorflavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

Door Removal Instructions

ToolsNecessQry:

top

Phillis- head

3/8" Fb_d

T-- CoverScrew

Hinge

Screw |

Top Hinge Cover

Top Hinge

_ Door

Hinge

Assembly

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin turn freezer temperature control to OFF and remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any

food from door shelves.

1. Disconnect electrical supply.

2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3. Close doors.

ToRemove Refrigerator Door:

1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

2. Trace around hinge with soft lead oencil. This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced.

3. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set

door aside.

4. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

ToRemove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge offreezer door atconnection ocated under front offreezer: grip water tube firmly inone hand. then with

3 8"wrench or fingers, push in on gray collar to release water connector.

2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.

3. Disconnect wiring qarness connector plug at top hinge: place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth, then with firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.

4. Trace around hinge with soft lead oencil. This will make it easier to

realign doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge,allowingwiring namess to pullthrough hinge and liftfreezer door offof bottom hinge pin.Lay door down fiat to avoid kinking water line.

6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

When both doors have been reinstalled, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power cord. Tum both temoerature controls to center 3osition. Adjust settings as necessary.

Hinge Assamb_

Door

Water

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Features At A Glance

Door Bin --

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Pizza Shelf

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Small Items

Freezer and Refrigerator

Controls

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