Frigidaire FRS26ZSHB4, FRS26ZSHB2, FRS20ZSHB1 Owner’s Manual

VersiOn en Espahol ........................... 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

P/N 218953801 (0101)

Product Registration

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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 Ownerrs Guides
Electrolux Home Products

P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, Georgia 30917

Important Safety
Instructions

Read all instructions before
using this refrigerator.

Proper Disposal of

Your Refrigerator/Freezer

!'vAV-'1:t_ll_[_ 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 afew days." Ifyou are getting rid of

your old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.

BEFOREYOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove
doors.

• Leave
shelves in

place so

children may

not easily

climb inside.

Register Your Product

Theselfladdressed PRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD should be Filledin completely,
signed and returned Electrolux Home Products.

[:,,,v_,v_,,,i,,c,_For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this, or any other appliance. Readproduct labelsfor flammability and other warnings.

pv,v-_.'_,._,c_Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the refrigerator isunpacked. Children should neverusethese 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 icebox, refrigerator, or freezer isaverydangerous attraction
to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is
being discarded.

r!v,v-'_:_"_[=l Electrical Information

Theseguidelines 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 recep-

tacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult

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

• Ifvoltage 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 preventthe 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.

'i!iij

,, 2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc,

All rights reserved,

!_rAV-'1:t_ll_[€l 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)

[:,'*'/-'_",'_'_ 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 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

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

Installrefrigerator:

• nearagrounded electricaloutlet. DONOT useanextensioncord or an adapterplug.

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

• on afloor that islevel 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). Compressorwill not beableto maintain proper temperatures.

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

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

Roller Adjusting Bok

Adjusting Front Rollers

Replacing Toe Grille

Leveling

• Refrigerator must be leveledwith allbottom corners resting firmly on asolid floor.
Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Keep
cabinet aslow as possiblefor stability. Neverac_ustcabinetrollerssofrontislower

than rear.

• To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator andfreezer doors. Remove toe grille
by pulling itstraight out. AdJustrollers byturning eachroller adjusting bolt with an
adjustable wrench, a socket wrench, or a nutdriver 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 ishigher than refrigerator door, raise right corner and/or lower left
corner until doors align acrosstop of cabinet.

• If refrigerator door is higher than freezer door, 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.

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)

Copper water line from

household water supply.

Brass nut

Ferrule 0

Figure 1

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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 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 the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that

the softener is maintained 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 530895011 7 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 brass compression nut and ferrule from your local
hardware or plumbing store.

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

2. Unplug refrigerator.

3. Install WATER SUPPLYLINEas follows (figure 2):

• Slide brassnut, then ferrule, onto copper tubing.

Figure 2

0
0

0

0

0

Ice Maker

Figure 3

Figure 4

Wire

Signal Arm

• Push end 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 as shown (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. To begin ice production, lower the Wire Signal Arm to the "down" or "ON"

position (Figure 4).

IMPORTANT

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 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

• Install the refrigerator in the coolest 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. If this isnot possible,
asection of cabinetry, or an added layerof insulation between the two appliances
will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently.

• Levelrefrigerator so doors close tightly.

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

• Periodiccleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more efficiently.
See "Outside" in the Care and Cleaning Section.

• Donot overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents, which are located in the
refrigerator compartment at the top center of the rear wall. Doing so causesthe
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 lessefficient, which could causefood spoilage.

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them inthe 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 door as soon as possible.

Setting the Controls

Refrigerator midpoint

Freezer midpoint

Cool Down Period

To ensure safe food storage, allow refrigerator to operate with the doors closedfor

at least8 to 12 hours before loading with food.

Refrigerator Control

• Therefrigerator control should beset at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period
of 24 hours.

• After 24 hours, adjust the control as needed. Forcolder temperatures, turn dial
a notch toward COLDEST. Forwarmer temperatures, turn 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. Forcolder temperatures, turn dial
a notch toward COLDEST. Forwarmer temperatures, turn 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 is turned 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 hearthe "Frost Free" system working. A fan circulates air in the refrigerator
and freezercompartments. 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 hissingsounds are normal during the automatic "Frost Free"

cycle.

Fresh Food Storage

Bin Snugger

Micro-Serve Dishes

Door Storage

Bins and Shelves:
Door binsand shelvesare provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles and cans.

Items used often are available for quick selection.

Door binscan be moved to suit individual needs. Remove bins bylifting straight up.
Place bins in the desired position, and lower over the supports.

Dairy Compartment:
The Dairy Compartment is warmer than the general food storage section, and is

intended for shortterm storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. In some models, the
Dairy Compartment module is removable 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 on the next set of shelf

supports, or lower.

Tall Bottle Retainer (some models):

The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when
opening or closing the refrigerator door. Toinstall, hold the retainer at the top, and

slide it over the outside wall of the bin, asshown. Note that the retainer works best
with the useof a bin snugger.

M icro-Serve Dishes (some models)

Food can be stored, cooked -v, and served in Micro-Serve Dishes provided in some
models. Thesedishesslide easilyinto 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.

Tall Bottle Retainer

Humidity Control

..... CHILLED AIR CONTROL

Chilled Air Control

Crisper

TheCrisper Drawer, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, isfor storing fruits
and vegetables. Most produce should bewashed in clearwater, and drained before

placing in this drawer. Items with strong odors or high moisture should bewrapped
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 HIGH, or in adrawer without a humidity control. This keepsincoming

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
compartment bysliding 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 meat fresh:

1. Always handle meat with clean hands, and keep 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 baking soda and water

solution. Rinse with clear water and dry.

TallStorage

JCompartment

Freezer Basket

The slide-out wire basket that hangs below the bottom freezer shelf 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.

Shelves

Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting

shelves, remove all food. Remove and discard shipping clips wedged into the
cantilever rail above the shelf hook (see below). These clips stabilize the shelves

during shipping.

Toadjust the cantilever shelves (supported at the rear of the refrigerator), lift the

back of the shelf up and out. Replaceshelf by inserting rear hooks into slots. Lower

and lock into position.

SpillsafeTMglass shelves catch and hold accidental

spills. In some models, Spflsafe TMshelves slide out
for easy access to food, and fast cleaning. Shelves

slide out independently of the cantilever bracket. Just

pull front of shelf forward. Shelf can be extended as far

as stopper will allow, and is not removable from the
cantilever bracket.

Cantilever Shelf

RemoveShippingClips

Wine Rack

Wine Rack (some models)
The wine rack stores bottles of wine, or single 2-liter plastic bottles of juice or soda

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 SpillsafeTMshelf.