Frigidaire FRT15G4J, FRT17G4J, FRT15HB3J, FRT17B3J, FRT17G5JS Use And Care Manual

Use & Care Manual

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

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

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

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

Temperature Controls ....................... 8

Ice Service .......................................... 9

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights . 10

Care and Cleaning ............................. 10

Warranty ............................................. 12

Before you Call .................................. 13

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

P/N 241857201 (Sept 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 presense 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.

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., AC only electric outlet. The power cord

of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding
plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It
must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three­prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in
accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a
qualified electrician. Do not use an extension cord or

adapter plug.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the
manufacturer, service technician or a qualified person 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 outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.

• Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor
(GFI) circuit.

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 easily climb
inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.

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 wall outlet.

CAUTION CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION CAUTION

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.

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INSTALLATION

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.
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

CAUTION CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION CAUTION

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.

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

Removal & Reversal Instructions

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE

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.

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Door

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid
floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers
or front leveling screws to help level your unit.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille.

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

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE

IMPORTANT

If you install your refrigerator in a garage or other unheated
area, you may experience freezer temperature problems
during the winter months when temperatures dip below
55° F.

Upgrading your refrigerator with a Garage Kit will lower the
minimum operating temperature of your unit to 34° F. This kit
can be ordered through the
back cover).

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Installation Clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides & Top 3/8”
Back 1”

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE

If you see black coils/tubing on the back of your refrigerator
(air-cooled condenser) leave 3” clearance at top of
refrigerator.

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Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close
freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼”
to ½” from front to back. Then level the refrigerator from side
to side.

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

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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.

CAUTION CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION CAUTION

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.

IMPORTANT

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 (see ice
maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).

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.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE

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.

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