Frigidaire FRS26ZRGWB, FRS26ZRGWA, FRS26ZRGW9, FRS26ZRGW8, FRS20ZRGWA Owner’s Manual

Versidnen espafTol.....................................2

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

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

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

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

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

Fresh FoodStorage.....................................6

Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ......7-9

Careand Cleaning .............................. 10-11

Removing the Handles andDoors .... 11-12

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

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

Warranty ....................................................17

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

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Product Registration

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Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this refrigerator in the spaces provided

below. These numbers are Found on the serial plate located on the ceiling of the
refrigerator compartment.

Model No.

Serial No.

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

Riskof child entrapment.

Child entrapment and suffocation are

not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous- even if theywillsit for "just
a few days." Ifyou are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please Follow

instructions below to help prevent
accidents.

BEFOREYOU THROW
AWAY YOUR OLD

REFRIGERATOR OR

FREEZER:

• Take off doors.
Leave shelves in

place, so children
may not easily

climb inside.

Register Your Product

Theself=addressed PRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARDshould befilled incompletely,
signed and returned to the Electrolux Home Products.

F,,,,v-'_,,,,[,_ For Your Safety

Do not store or usegasoline or other Flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this,or anyother appliance. Readproduct labelsfor Flammabilityand other warnings.

F!v,v_,_:i,,._c_Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately
aRer 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
Finishesif they come in contact with other appliances or Furniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, orFreezerisavery dangerous attraction
to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is

being discarded.

[:_,,v-_,,.,,[_ 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. Thereceptacle
must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a

qualified electrician. Do Not Use An Extension Cord Or An Adapter Plug.

• IfvoltagevariesbyI0percentormore,performanceofyourrefrigeratormay be
affected.Operatingthe refrigeratorwithinsufficientpower can damage the
compressor.Suchdamage isnotcoveredunderyourwarranty.Ifyou suspectyour

voltageishighorlow,consultyourpower company fortesting.

• To preventtherefrigeratorfrombeingturnedoffaccidentally,do notplugtheunit

intoan outletcontrolledbya wallswitchorpullcord.

• Do not pinch,knot,orbend thepower cordinanymanner.

':_;'2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc,

All rights reserved,

[!l'i'/:1;l_ll_[_I Avoid fire

hazard or electric shock. Do
not usean 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)

Other Precautions

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the powercord. Always grip the plug

firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing alight bulb. NOTE: Turning the control to OFFturns offthe compressor,

but doesnot disconnect power to the light bulb or other electricalcomponents.

• 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

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 important first steps:

Location

Install refrigerator:

• nearagrounded electricaloutlet. DO NOT useanextensioncordor an adapter plug.

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

• on aFloorthat is level and strong enough to support aFully 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, allowa 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 baskeL 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 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. Never a(_ust cabinet rollers so front

is lower than rear.

• To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator and Freezerdoors. Removetoe grille

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 islevel
and stable. Rear rollers are not adjustable.

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

• IfFreezerdoor ishigher than refrigerator door, raiseright corner and/or lower left
corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• If refrigerator door ishigher than Freezerdoor, raise left corner 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 and mild detergent, or touch

glue with sticky side of tape already removed.

• Do Not remove Serial Plate.

First Steps

(continued)

Figure 1

Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply

Do Not Install Ice Maker Tubing Where Temperature May

Fall 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.

Water line kit 5308950117 isavailable through your dealer at extra charge. This
kit includes 25 feet (7.6 meters) of 1/4 inch diameter copper tubing, plus parts to
connect to your cold water line, including a saddle valve assembly. You will need
to purchase a 1/4 inch brasscompression nut and ferrule from your local hard-
ware or plumbing store.

Copper water line from

household water supply.

Brass nut _}

Ferrule 0

Figure 2

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Figure 3

Figure 4

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

2. Unplug refrigerator.

3. Install WATERSUPPLYLINEasfollows (figure 2):

• Slide brass nut, then ferrule, onto copper tubing.
Pushend of copper tubing asfar into the metal water valve fitting as it will

go (1/4 inch). Slide ferrule into fitting and thread brass nut 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 aspace 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

Ice Maker

Wire

Signal Arm

Ice production 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 iceto 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

• 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 heat-

producing appliances such asa range, oven or dishwasher. Ifthis is not possible,
a section of cabinetry or an added layerof 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 Careand 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 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 assoon as possible.

Setting the Controls

COLDEST

m

/coL°

REFRIGERATOR

Refrigerator midpoint

Freezer mid )oint

Cool Down Period

To ensure safe food storage, allowthe 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. Forwarmer 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
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.

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.

Fresh Food Storage

Remove Shipping Clips

Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting
shelves, remove all Food.The shipping clips which stabilize the shelvesfor shipping

may be removed and discarded.

Toadjust the cantilever shelves (shelvessupported 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 SpillsafeTA'_glass shelves,
which catch and hold accidental spills.

Door Storage

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

Thedoor bins can be moved to suit individual needs. Remove bins bylifting 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

TheCrisper 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 bewrapped
before storing.

Cantilever Shelf

Humidity Control

CHILLED AIR CONIROL

Chilled Air Control

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.

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 compart-

ment bysliding the Chilled Air Control knob within theCOLDEST or COLD range.
Meat will be partially frozen and may be kept fresh longer than if stored on a

refrigerator shelf.

Before placing items inthe 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

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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 rinsewith 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 easyaccessto frozen food packages.

Tall Storage
Compartment

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.