Frigidaire FRT15HB3DZ2 Owner’s Manual

Top Mount

Welcome ....................... 2

Safety mnstructions.. .......... 3

installation °- m,oJ,de,Co,,eet_,g

Optionam ice Maker To Water SuppBy ..... 4 - 5

Door

Removal & Reversal ....... 6 o 9

Features at a Glance ........ ] 0

Temperature Controls ....... 11

Looking inside .......... 12 o 14

ice Service .................... 15

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ....... 16

Normal Operating Sounds..17

Care & Cleaning .......... 18o 19

Warranty ...................... 20

Espa5o: ........... 23

Before You Call ............... 21

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCHONS P_N240400112(0409)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products, mnc.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, it contains valuable information on how to properly maintain your new refrigerator,

We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and ThankYou for choosing our product, We hope you consider us for future purchases,

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care blanual 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,

Questions?

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(United States)

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To Enjoy These Benefits:

Please record your model and serial numbers below for

future reference.This information is found on your serial

plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE:Use

Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date:

only soar.,and water to clean serial plate.

Total freedom from repair bills so

unexpected repairs won't upset your budget.

Fast, convenient toil-free service is just a phone caUl away.

Top-quality repairs by factory-trained

experts. Quick access to genuine replacement

parts so you can rest assured your refrigerator is repaired with the proper

components.

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference,

Please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card incUuded with your refrigerator.

lmportant safety InstrUctions

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,

o 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 DmSPOSAL OF YOUR REFRmGERATOR OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment ....................

Child 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 ridof your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help

Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: o Remove doors,

. Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside, Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

ELECTRICAL [NFORMATmON * The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 1! 5VoJt,60 Hz., AC only electric outbt. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three@tong grounding plug for your protection against 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, Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

o if the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced bythe

manufacturer, service technician or aqualified person to

o 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,

o 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,

o Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall

switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being

IMPORTANT: Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food

Controls to "0" turns off the compressor and prevents

your refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnect

must unplug the power cord from the wainoutlet.

PowerCord with

3-prong

o Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit,

ThisUse& CareManualprovidesspecificoperating instructionsfor yourmodelUsetherefrigeratoronlyas instructedinthisUse&CareManualBeforestartingthe refrigerator,foltowtheseimportantfirst steps.

LOCATION

o Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outbt.

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

o ff possibb, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight

and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources,

o The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is bvel

and strong enough to support a fully baded refrigerator,

o Consider water supply availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker,

mNSTALLATION

Do Not !nstall the rdrigerator where

the temperature will drop below 55°F (130C)or rise above

proper temperature s inside the refrigerator,

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 Level Your Refrigerator:

Nothick,,t"etoeg.,,eo,1th;

lower front of your refrigerator, Sufficient air

circulation iS essent!al for the proper operation of

yONt refrigerator. 2.

fnstailation Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical doors dose freely when opened ha!fway,The refrigerator connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

Back ........................ 1"

Use fiat-blade screwd river or 3/8" socket wrench to adjust front rollers.

refrigerator from side to side,

NOTE: !f you see b!ack coils/tubing on the back of Your

top of refrigerator.

DOOR OPENING

space so the door can be opened wider.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food, To make this possible, the direction inwhich the doors open can be reversed, See Door Removal & Reversal Instructions on page 6.

Raise

lftstailatio ° Connecting Opdona/ Ice Maker To Water Supply

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the

refrigerator from eJectricaJ power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

To Avoid Property Damage:

- Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.Water suppJytubing made of 1A"plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water bake. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if pJaatic tubing is used for supply line.

• DO NOT install water aupplytubing in areas where temperatures fall beJow freezing.

• Chemicals from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker, ff the ice maker is connected to soft

water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working property.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes,

Before lasts/flag The Water Supply Line, You Will Need * BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat=blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver o 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 ram) OD, copper tubing, Todetermine 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,

NOTE: Water line kit number 5808917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional COst,Contains 25feet (7,6

meters) of V,;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 linel

1 1

To Connect Water Supply Line To ice Maker inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric powersource.

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.

Compression

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 (1Ainch).

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.

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Water Valve

7. Ceil excess water supply line (about 2_/2turns) 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.

from household water supply

9. Reconnect refrigeratortoelectrical powersource.

10. Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/ OFF position of arm).

ice. Air in new plumbing lines may

cause ice maker to cycle two Orthree times before making a fu!! tray of !ce_New' plumb!ng may cause !cetObedisco!ered

or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

Clamp

Brass

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions

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DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Steel Doers and Handles Section on page 9.

bpH_ng_ NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open @oor swing)

can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door

_ndm__o_ hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be

performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT: Before you begin_turn the reffig erator temperature control

1 Remove toe grille and top hinge cover,

2. Remove top hinge with 3/8" hex driver and lift freezer door off of center hinge pro, Set door aside

3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for

reassembiy, 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 two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench

8, install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed

from step 7,

9, Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench, Move hinge pin

to other hob 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

rage

Bottom Hinge

to help align hinge hob,

13, Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench, 14, Remove cabinet and hinge hob 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 tum refrigerator temperature control

to center position, Adjust setting as necessary,

Door Removal and Reversal instructions (continued)

NOTE: Some models have "pocket" handles which are recessed into the sides of the door. On these models, only the hinges will need to be reversed.

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: ,Handbs may be easier to reverse whib doors are off..

1 Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door

2 Remove short tnm puece by sliding trim straight up and off of handle

bracket.

3 Remove screw attaching top of handle to door. 4 Magnetic NamepJate ModeJs: Gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from

door. Remove nameplate from its frame turn frame upside down and install in old handb hobs. insert magnetic nameplate into frame.

Serf-Adhesive Nameplate ModeJs: Gently peel off nameplate from door and reapply over old handb hobs.

TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:

1 Reinstall handle on opposite side. using same hob as nameplate,

2 Attach handle to bottom of door, 8 Slide trim piece straight down onto handle bracket,

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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.

(some models

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.

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

4. Magnetic NamepJate Modete: Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from door. Remove nameplate from its frame, turn frame upside down and install in old handle hobs. 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 hobs.

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.

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