Frigidaire FRS6R3JW4 User Manual

Use & Care Manual

Side by Side

Refrigerator

Got Questions?

Need Parts or Service?

Before Calling Your

Local Repair Service - CALL:

Solutions Hotline

(United States)

1-800-944-9044

(Canada)

1-800-668-4606

√√

√ Resolve many service issues over the

√√

phone at your convenience!

√√

√ If we can’t resolve your service issue,

√√

we’ll schedule a reputable local
service technician for you!

√√

√ Order Genuine Electrolux Parts &

√√

Accessories

√√

√ Purchase Extended Warranty

√√

Protection

Important Safety Instructions ............. 2

Installation ............................................ 3

Connecting Water Supply .................... 4

Door Removal Instructions.................. 5

Mechanical Temperature Controls ...... 6

Electronic Temperature Controls ........ 6

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 9

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ... 14

Care and Cleaning ................................ 15

Warranty................................................16

Before you Call ..................................... 17

Features at a Glance ............................21

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PN: 241856000 (April 2007)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

Please Read All Instructions Before Using This
Refrigerator.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

• Do not operate the refrigerator in the 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 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. Avoid
connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI)
circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an
authorized service technician to prevent any risk.

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, 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 electrical outlet controlled by a

wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from
being turned off accidentally.

IMPORIMPOR

IMPOR

IMPORIMPOR

Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds,
located on the left side of the temperature control panel
(Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food
controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your
refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the
power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To
turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet.

TT

ANTANT

T

ANT

TT

ANTANT

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That
Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate
Properly.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical
outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a

three-prong grounding plug for your protection against

CA CA

UTIONUTION

CA

UTION

CA CA

UTIONUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.

2

INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Manual provides general 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.

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 installed on a floor that is level

and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• Consider water supply availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

CA CA

UTIONUTION

CA

UTION

CA CA

UTIONUTION

Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature
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.

Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.

NONO

TETE

NO

TE

NONO

TETE

The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves
within a 20 degree opening.

Raise

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

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

NONO

TETE

NO

TE

NONO

TETE

If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so
the door can be opened wider.

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.

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 ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the
refrigerator should be tilted 1/4” (6 mm), front to back.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. (See

2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust
front rollers.

“To Remove Toe Grille”

.)

3

CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

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.

CA CA

UTIONUTION

CA

UTION

CA CA

UTIONUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:

• Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply
line. Water supply tubing made of ¼” 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.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON
water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn
OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard
cap.

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

5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will
go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and
finger tighten compression nut 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. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted)
or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “I”
position (rear mounted).

IMPORIMPOR

IMPOR

IMPORIMPOR

TT

ANTANT

T

ANT

TT

ANTANT

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 PhillipsTM screwdriver

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure
between 30 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 7 feet (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.

NONO

TETE

NO

TE

NONO

TETE

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, a saddle type shutoff
valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2)
ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water
supply line.

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

Copper water line
from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

IMPORIMPOR

IMPOR

IMPORIMPOR

TT

ANTANT

T

ANT

TT

ANTANT

After connecting the water supply, refer to

the Water Supply System”

for important information about

Steel

Clamp

Brass

Compression

Nut

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

water line

Water Valve

Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

“How to Prime

priming an empty water supply system.

Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes
several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a
water tank. To ensure that your water dispenser works
properly, this system must be completely filled with
water when your refrigerator is first connected to the
household water supply line.

4

Top

Hinge
Screws

Cover Screw

Top Hinge

Top Hinge
Cover

Hinge
Screw

OR

Top Hinge

Cover Screw

Bottom

Hinge
Screw

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Necessary:

Adjustable

Wrench

OR

™

Phillips head

and

Flat Head

Screw Driver

Socket

Wrench Set

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Before you start:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2 Remove any food from the door shelves.
3 Close the doors.

To remove the hinge cover: (some models)

1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges.
2 Pull the cover forward about a half inch and lift it off.

To remove the refrigerator door:

1 Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. (some models)
2 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
3 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it

aside.

4 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

3/8”
Fixed
Wrench

To remove the freezer door:

1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of

the connector firmly and pull apart.

2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover. (some models)
3 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
4 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector

releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

5 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it.
6 Lift the door off of the bottom hinge. Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the

Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

To reinstall the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the above steps.

5

MECHANICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

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 it with
food.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

NOTE

When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

• After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually; move the knob in small increments, allowing the
temperature to stabilize.

• For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.

• For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.

To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air
vents with food items.

* IMPORTANT

Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food Controls to “0” turns off the
compressor and prevents your refrigerator from cooling, but does not
disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components.
To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet.

Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

(Features may vary according to model.)

mraWooTsItnemtrapmoCdooFhserFfI

FfI

ffOrotaregirfeRnruToT*

dloCooTsItnemtrapmoCdooFhser

mraWooTsItnemtrapmoCrezeerFfI

dloCooTsItnemtrapmoCrezeerFfI

nruT redloC .

EDIUGTNEMTSUJDAERUTAREPMET

sdrawoTylthgilSlortnoCdooFhserFnruT redloC .

sdrawoTylthgilSlortnoCdooFhserFnruT dloC .

sdrawoTylthgilSlortnoCrezeerF

sdrawoTylthgilSlortnoCrezeerFnruT dloC .

o

TslortnoCdooFhserFdnarezeerFnruT 0.

ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE

To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During
this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.

SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES

Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the the fresh
food compartment.

The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food
compartments. The models with a 2-digit temperature display are for reference only, and do not display the current accurate compartment
temperature. Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is, place a separate thermometer inside the freezer or fresh
food compartment in the desired location.

6

ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

(Single Digit Display - Features may vary.)

NONO

TETE

NO

TE

NONO

TETE

The advanced electronic control system in your
refrigerator includes additional display modes that
service professionals can use to rapidly diagnose
performance issues.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press
the Up (Cold) or Down (Colder) button closest to the display.
The first time you press the button, the display shows current
setting you entered. Each press of the button after that
changes the setting by one.

The display shows your new setting momentarily, then
changes back to the current temperature.

Numeric Display

Freezer

Warmest 1 1

Factory Setting 6 6

Fresh

Food

IF TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH...

If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing,
it may indicate that the control system has detected a
performance problem. Call your service representative, who
can interpret the flashing message.

To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator
and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block
cold air vents with food items.

Coldest 9 9

Temperature Display (2-Digit)

Freezer Fresh Food

Warmest 6° -14° 47° 8°

Factory Setting 0° -18° 37° 3°

Coldest -6° -21° 33° 1°

F° C° F° C°

Temperature Adjustment Guide

If Fresh Food com partment is to o warm

If Fresh Food com partment is to o cold

If Freezer compartment is too warm

If Freezer compartment is too cold

Adjust Fresh Foo d control one d egree

colder by press ing Down (Col der) button.

Adjust Fresh Foo d control one d egree

warmer by pressing the Up (Cold) button.

Adjust Freeze r control one degr ee colder

by pressing Down (Colder) button.

Adjust Freeze r control one degr ee warmer

by pressing the Up (Cold) button.

7