Frigidaire FRT21FG4CW0, FRT18FS5AW6, FRT18FS5AQ6, FRT18B1BW0, FRT17G5CSK0 Owner’s Manual
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Ice Service .................... 15 U
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Normal Operating Sounds,, 17
Care & Cleaning .......... 18- 19
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Warranty ...................... 20
Espa6ol ........... 23
Before You Call ............... 21
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PIN240400108(0212)
Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of
our product and we are completly 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 our product. We hope you consider us for future
purchases.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only 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 is found on your serial
plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.
Questions?
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(United States)
1-866-213-9397
(Canada)
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refrigerator is repaired with the proper
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Please attach sales receipt
here for future reference.
Please complete and mail in the Product
Registration Card included with your
refrigerator.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read pro-
duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other
hazards.
Do not operate the refrigerator in the presense of
explosive fumes.
Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice
maker.
Remove all stables 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 abondoned
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 easilyclimb
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 ofthe appliance isequipped with a
three-prong grounding plugfor your protectionagainst
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. The
receptacle must be installed inaccordance with local
codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
Ifthe powercordis damaged, itshouldbe replacedby the
manufacturer, servicetechnicianora qualifiedperson to
prevent any risk.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pullingonthe power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straightout
from the receptacle to preventdamaging the power cord.
Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
Performance may be affected ifthe 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 intoan outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pullcordto prevent the refrigerator from being
turned offaccidentally.
Avoid connecting refrigeratortoa Ground Fault Interruptor
(GFI) circuit.
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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.
De Net 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
LEVELING
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solid floor. Your refrigerator isequipped with adjustable front
rollers to help level your unit.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe gdtle.
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
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. To make this possible, the
direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See Door
Removal & Reversal Instructions on page 6.
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
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Before Installing The Water Supply LIne, You Will Need
Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, fiat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver
Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 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.
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 shut
off 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 wilt 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 (see ice maker front cover for ON/
OFF position of arm).
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DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove toe grille and top hinge cover.
2. Remove top hinge with 3/8" hex driver and liftfreezer door off of
center hinge pin. Set door aside.
3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for
reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.
4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.
5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and
loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to
slide out. Tighten screws.
6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove
inside screw and install center hinge.
7. Remove bottom hinge with 3/8" hex driver. Reinsert two outside screws
in holes and tighten. Inside screw will go to opposite side in step 8.
8. Remove two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator and install
bottom hinge. Insert and tighten screw saved from step 7.
9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin
to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.
10. Reverse door handles (see instructions on next page).
11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before
starting screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.
12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center
hinge pin through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door
to help align hinge hole.
13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.
14. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.
15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.
16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door
while tightening screws to install top hinge.
17. Replace toe grille and top hinge cover.
18. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control
to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.
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TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.
2. Remove short trim piece by sliding trim straight up and off of handle
bracket.
3. Remove screw attaching top of handle to door.
4. Magnetic Nameplate Models: Gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from
door. Remove nameplate from itsframe, turn frame upside down and
install in old handle holes. Insert magnetic nameplate into frame.
Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Gently peel off nameplate from door
and reapply over old handle holes.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Reinstall handle on opposite side, using same hole as nameplate.
2. Attach handle to bottom of door.
3. Slide trim piece straight down onto handle bracket.
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.
2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up
and off of dovetail button.
3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, using the
same holes as nameplate.
4. Magnetic Nameplate Models: Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic
nameplate frame from door. Remove nameplate from itsframe, turn frame
upside down and install in old handle holes. Insert magnetic nameplate
into frame.
Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Use putty knife to gently peel off name
plate from door and reapply over old handle holes.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Start with handle offset away from door. Place top of handle over dovetail
button, swing handle into an upright position and pull downward, locking it
into place.
2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier.
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.
2. Remove button plug using edge of putty knife.
3. Remove screw on side of freezer door and remove handle.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Secure side of handle to door and replace button plug.
2. Secure handle to bottom of door.
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