Frigidaire FRT8B5H, FRT17G5CSK, FRT8S6ESKF, FRT17B3AQ, FRT18B5JB Use And Care Manual
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Use & Care Manual
Top Mount
Refrigerator
Welcome 2
Safety Instructions
Installation --
Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply
Do r
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Removal & Reversal
Features at a Glance
Temperature Controls
Looking Inside
Includes Connecting
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Ice Service
Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips
Normal Operating Sounds
Care & Cleaning
Warranty
Before You Call
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WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS
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. It contains
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.
NOTENOTE
NOTE
NOTENOTE
Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Questions?
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(United States)
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(Canada)
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Please attach sales receipt
here for future reference.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL IN THE
REGISTRATION CARD
INCLUDED WITH YOUR
PRODUCT
REFRIGERATOR.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
DOOR OPENING
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.
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
.
Door
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
Raise
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
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INSTALLATION - CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO WATER SUPPLY
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.
IMPORTANT
It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin
producing ice. 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.
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DOOR REMOVAL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS
DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTENOTE
NOTE
NOTENOTE
If you have stainless steel doors -- go to the
and Handles
The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be
reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one
side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a
qualified person.
Section on page 8.
Removing Stainless Steel Doors
IMPORTANT
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” and remove
the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove any food from door
shelves.
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Remove top hinge with 3/8” hex driver and lift freezer 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 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 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.
18. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to
center position. Adjust setting as necessary.
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