Frigidaire FRS26ZTHQ5, FRS26ZTHB2, FRS26ZPHW4, FRS26ZPHW3, FRS26ZPHW2 Owner’s Manual

Version en espar]ol ........................... 2

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

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

First Steps ..................................... 3-4

Energy Saving Ideas ......................... 5

Setting the Controls ........................ 5

Fresh Food Storage .......................... 6

Shelves ............................................ 7

Automatic ice and Water

Dispenser .................................... 8-10

Care and Cleaning .................... 11-12

Removing Handles and Doors ... 12-13

Avoid Service Checklist ............ 14-17

Normal Operating Sounds .............. 17

Warranty ........................................ 18

Service information (Canada) ........ 19

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

of the refrigerator compartment,
Model Number:

Serial Number:

Spanish Owner's Guides

Electrolux 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

_'!v,vt_,_:_tt_[_Riskof child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past, Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous- even if theywill sit for "just a

few days," If you are getting rid of your

old refrigerator, pleasefollow instructions
below to help prevent accidents,

BEFOREYOU THROW AWAY YOUROLD
REFRIGERATOROR FREEZER:

Removedoors,
Leave shelves

in place so

children may

not: easily climb
inside.

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODLJCTREGISTRATIONCARDshould befilled in completely,,
signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products.

r'!v,,I-'_:_,'.,'C_l For Your Safety
Do not store or usegasoline or other flare mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this,or anyother appliance, Readproduct labelsfor flammability,and other warnings,

Dv,'/-'_:t_,,_[_ ChiLd Safety

, Destroy, carton, plastic bags, and any,exterior wrapping material immediately,

after the refrigerator isunpacked, Children should never usethese 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, orfreezer isavery,dangerous attraction

to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is
being discarded.

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These guidMines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the

design of this refrigerator will operate properly.

o Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 VoJt, 60 Hz, AC onJy

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.

o 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. Suchdamage isnot covered under your warranty, Ifyou suspect your

voltage ishigh or low, consult your power company for testing.

o Toprevent!he refrigerator from being turned off accidentally,,do not plug the unit

into an outlet controlled by,a wall switch or pull cord.

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

Electrical Information

,¢,2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc

All rights reserved,

r! VAV/_,I:{_II_[€ Avoid fire

hazard or electric shock, Do
not use an extension cord or

an adapter plug, Do not
remove any prong from

power cord.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Power supply
cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

Important Safety

Instructions (continued)

'!_vff-¢t_tlo[_tOther Precautions

. Neverunplug 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 OFFturns 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

Adjusting Front Rollers

Roller Adjusting BoUt

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use
refrigerator only asinstructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting refrigerator,
follow these irrlportant first steps:

Location

Install refrigerator:

• nearagrounded electricaloutlet. DO NOTuseanextensioncord or an adapterplug.
° out ofdirectsunlight and awayfrom range, dishwasher, or other heatsources,

if possible.

° on afloor that islevel and strong enough to support afully loaded refrigerator.

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

Installation

. Do not install refrigerator where temperaturewill drop below 60'F (15'C), or rise

above 110'F (43' C). Compressorwill not beableto maintain proper temperatures.

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

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

Door Opening

Forbest useof drawers and freezer basket, refrigerator should be in a position where
both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be opened about 135'.

Leveling

° Refrigerator must be leveled with all bottom corners restingfirmly or] asolidfloor.

Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Keep
cabinetaslow aspossihie for stability. Neverac_iustcabinet rollers so_ont l_lower

than rear,

• To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator and freezer doors. Remove toe grille
by pulling itstraight out. Adjust rollers byturning each rolleradjusting bolt with an
adjustable wrench, asocket wrench, or anutdriver until refrigerator islevel and
stable, Rearrollers are not adjustable,

° Check both doors to be sure sealstouch cabinet evenly on all four sides,
° If freezer door is higher than refrigerator door, raiseright corner and/or lower left

corner until doors align acrosstop of cabinet.

° If refrigerator door isbigherthan freezer door, raise leftcorner and/or lower right

corner until doors align acrosstop of cabinet.

° To replace toe grille: Line up tabs with holes, and push grille straight on.

Replacing Toe Grille

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 andmild detergent, or touch
glue with sticky side of tape already removed.

, Do Not Remove Serial Plate.

First Steps

(continued)

Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply

Do Not install ice Maker Tubing Where Temperature May

FalJ Below Freezing,
Check to be sure your water connection will comply with local plumbing codes.

Water quality determines your icequality, 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 the ice maker isconnected to soft water, ensure that
the softener ismaintained and working properly,

The ice maker requires a 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) copper water supply line (with
shutoff) from your household water system. Allow enough tubing behind your
refrigerator to permit moving out to clean floor.

A water line kit is available through your dealer at extra charge. This kit includes

1/4 inch diameter copper tubing, plus parts to connect to your cold water line.
You will need to purchase a 1/4 inch brasscompression nut and ferrule from
your local hardware or plumbing store.

Figure I

1, Turn ON water supply and flush out copper tubing, Turn off water supply,

Copper water line from

household water supply.

Brass nut--_

Ferrule 0

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Figure 3

Figure 4

2. Unplug refrigerator.

3, Install WATERSUPPLYLINEas follows (figure 2):

o Slide brass nut, then ferrule, onto copper tubing,

• Pushend of copper tubing as far into the metal water valve fitting as it will
go (1/4 inch). Slide ferrule into fitting and thread brassnut onto inlet,

tighten finger tight plus 1/2 turn with wrench.

NOTE: Some models may have a cap on the valve, Unscrew the cap and
discard,

4, Secure copper tubing with STEELCLAMP and screw to rear panel at location

shown (Figure 3),

5. Coil water supply tubing asshown (figure 3),
NOTE: To prevent vibration noise and wear, leave a space between all

tubing and other surfaces.

6. Turn on water supply and check all connections for leaks (figure 3),

7. Plugrefrigerator cord into wall outlet.

8. Tobegin ice production, lower the Wire Signal Arm to the "down" or "ON"
position (Figure 4).

IMPORTANT

mceMaker

Wire

Signal Arm

Iceproduction will begin when freezer reaches normal operating temperature.

Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice maker to cycle two or three times

before making a full tray of ice.
New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or have poor flavor, Discard ice

made during the first 24 hours, After installation, if you wish to shut the ice
maker off, lift the Wire Signal Arm until it clicks and locks in the "UP" position,

Energy Saving Ideas

o Installthe 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 heat-

producing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher, Ifthis is not possible,

a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances

will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently,
, Levelthe refrigerator so the doors closetightly,
o Refer to this Owner's Guide for the suggested refrigerator settings,
o Periodk:cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more efficiently,

See Outside inthe "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, Shelvesshould not belined with

aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling, Liners interfere with cold air

circulation, making the refrigerator lessefficient, which could causefood spoilage,
o Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them inthe refrigerator, This

cuts down or] 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 assoon as possible,

Setting the Controls

g COLDEST

t COLD

REFRIGERATOR

Refrigerator midpoint (some models)

erator midpoint (some model

Cool Down Period

To ensure safefood 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.
o After 24 hours, adjust the control asneeded, Forcolder temperatures, turn the dial

a notch toward COLDEST,Forwarmer temperatures, turn the dial a notch toward

COLD, Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time,

Freezer Control

o The freezer control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period of

24 hours.

o After 24 hours, adjust the control asneeded, Forcolder temperatures, turn the dial

a notch toward COLDEST,Forwarmer 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 asetting, 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 isturned to acolder setting, the refrigerator control
may have to be adjusted to a warmer one, Turning the refrigerator control will

change only the refrigerator temperature,

Freezer midpoint

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

compartments.

You mayhear the "Frost Free" system working, Afan circulates air in the refrigerator
and freezer compartments. Forgood 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,

Fresh Food Storage

Micro-Serve Dishes

-Fall Bottle Retainer

Door Storage
Door bins andshelves areprovided for convenient storage ofjars, bottles and cans.

Items used often are available for quick selection,

The door bins can bemoved to suit individual needs, Remove bins by lifting straight

up, Place bins in the desired position and lower over the supports,
Dairy Compartment

The r)airy compartment is warmer than the general food storage section and is

intended for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter, In some models, the
dairycompartment module isremovable and interchangeable with any other bin on

the refrigerator door, To usethe additional storage shelf molded into the top of the

dairy compartment module, place module down or] the next set of shelf

Tall Bottle Retainer (some models):
The retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or

closing the refrigerator door, To install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over
the outside wall of the bin, as shown, Note that the retainer works best with the

useof a bin snugger.
Micro-Serve Dishes (some models)

Food can be stored, cooked _, and served in micro-serve dishes provided in some
models, Thesedishes slide easily into their own tray, which hangs below a door bin,

conveniently freeing shelf space for other items,

Remove plastic lid before cooking. Lid is intended for storage only,

Crisper

The Crisper drawer, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, isfor 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 or] HIGHER or in a drawer without a Humidity Control, This keeps
incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content,

Humidity Control

CHILLED AIR CONTROL

COLDEST4 I- COLD

Chilled Air Control

Tall Storage

/Compartment

Meat Keeper

The Meat Keeper islocated at the bottom of the refrigerator, The temperature in
this compartment can bemade colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment

by sliding the Chilled Air Control knob within the COlDEST or COIl) range, Meat

will be partially frozen and may be kept fresh longer than if stored or] a refrigerator
shelf,

Before placing items in the Meat Keeper, follow these steps to keep the meat fresh:
1, Carefully handle meat with clear] 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 accessto 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,

Shelves

Cantilever Shelf

SheLf Adjustment

Refrigeratorshelvesareeasilyadjusted to suit individual needs,Beforeadjusting shelves,

remove allfood, Removeand discardshipping clipswedged intothe cantileverrailabove
the shelf hook (seebelow). These clips stabilize the shelvesduring shipping,

Teadjust the canti/evershelves(supported at the rear of the refrigerator), lift the back

of the shelfup and out. Replaceshelf by inserting rear hooks into slots,Lower and lock

into position,

S,_71s_feTM glassshelvescatch and hold accidental spills. Insome models, ,_eillsafeTM

shelvesslide out for easyaccessto food, and fast cleaning. Shelvesslide out

independently of the cantilever bracket. Justpull front of shelf forward. Shelf can be

extended asfarasstopper will allow, andis not removable from the cantilever bracket.

Wine Rack (some models}

Thewine rack stores bottles of wine, or single2-liter plasticbottles ofjuice orsoda pop.
To install, slide wine rack onto the shelf with the curve facing in. To

remove, slide wine rack out. Install on either side of a Spi//safeTM shelf.

Slider-Flip Shelf (somemodels}

Your 5pilLsafeTM slider-flip shelf provides more space and organization options. The
slider-flip shelf isadjustable, likeyour other shelves, Clean your slider-flip shelf asyou

would any other inside refrigerator part (pleaseseethe Care and Cleaning Section),

To suit your need, "flip" the flip shelf asshown below. The shelf will stay in position,
Theslidershelf portionslides inand out, likeyourotherrefrigeratorshelves. Remember

to leave enough space above the shelf to _'flip" the flip shelf.

Remove Shipping Clips

Wine Rack

FlipSlide Mode

90 °

Shelf Mode

Mode