Frigidaire FRT18IC5AZ4, FRT18IC5AW4, FRT18IC5AT4, FRT18IC5AQ4, FRT18FS5AW4 Owner’s Manual

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TopMount Welcome ....................... 2

Safety Instructions ............ 3

Installation - ,.dude_Connecting

OptionalIce MakerToWaterSupply ..... 4 - 5

Door

Removal & Reversal ....... 6 - 9

Features at a Glance ........ .10

Temperature Controls ....... 11

Looking Inside .......... 12 - 14 U

Ice Service .................... 15 U

Food Storage D

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

Normal Operating Sounds .. 17

Care & Cleaning .......... 18- 19 r_

Warranty ...................... 20 W

Espa6ol ........... 23

Frangais ........... 45

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

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS p/r_240400103(0104)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We

here at Electrelux Home Products 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 usfor future

purchases.

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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 onyour serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE: use only Soap and water to Clean Serial plate.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Electrolux Service Contract

CALL 1-706-860-4110

To Enjoy These Benefits:

Total freedom from repair bills so

unexpected repairs won't upset your budget.

Fast, convenient toll-free service is just a phone call 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

nere for future reference.

SerialPlate

Please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card included with your

refrigerator.

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 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 ofyour 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 INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own NOTE: Turning the refrigerator temperature control to

dedicated f 15 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet ................................... but does not disconnect

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 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.

• Immediately repair or replace any power cord that becomes frayed or damaged.

• 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.

etectrica! power to the light bu!b or other e!ectrica !

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Groundingtype wallreceptacle

Do not, under _'_ any circumstances, I

cut, remove, / or bypassthe /

grounding prong, j)

Power cordwith

3-pronggroundedplu_

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.

• Considerwater supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

• 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 fron t of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of

your refrigerator.

Installation Clearances

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

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

Back 1"

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.

ToLevel Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille.

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

NOTE: Raise the front of the refrigerator enough SOthe doors close freelywhen opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope 1/4,to 1/2' from front-to-back, Then level

the refrigerator from side to side,

NOTE: If you see black c0i!s/tubing on the back Ofyour

refrigerator (air-cooled condenser) leave 3' clearance at top of refrigerator,

DOOR OPENING

NOTE: 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 Door Removal & Reversal Instructions on page 6.

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Installation - Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply

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.

To Avoid Property Damage:

Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of 1/4"plastic is no1 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 ismaintained and working properly.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your wa[er supply line connections comply with all local plumbing coaes.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You WillNeed

• 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 1¼inch (6.4 mm) QD, 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.

NOTE: Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost, Contains 25 feet

(7.6 meters) of 1/4inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) V4inch brass compression

nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing awater supply line.

ToConnect Water Supply Line ToIce Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

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

off valve.

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Clamp

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 (1¼inch).

water line

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 21/2turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

8. Turn QN 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).

Brass

Nut

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 orthree times before making a fulltray of ice, New plumbing may cause iceto be disco!ored or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions

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DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

_Top Hinge

s=_,,_ co,,= NOTE: Ifyou have stainless steel doors -_ go to the Removing Stainless

, Steel Doors and Handles Section on page 9.

CabinetHole _"" TopHinge NOTE: ]-he direction inwn_cn your refrigerator doors open [ooor sw_ng) P_ugs % can oe reversee, from left to right or right to left. by moving me ooor

HingeHole_ HandleHole hinges from one sloe to tne omer. Reversing the moor swing snouta oe Plug M.g 3erformed by a qualified persor

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control

to "0" and remove the electrical Dower cord from me wa_ ouuet. Remove

any food from door shelves.

1. Removetoe gnHeann top hinge cover.

2. Remove top n_ngew_tn 3/8" hex driver and ft freezer door off of center Hnge p{n. Set moor as_ae.

Door 3.

Stop

Washer 4.

Hinge 5.

_Pin

Center

_Hlnge

Unscrew center n"qge p_n using aajustable wrench and save for reassembIy. Ensure Plastic washer stays on nlnge n{n.

Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge ann set as_ae. Remove center hinge ann sn_moy remowng ns_aescrew ann

loosening two outsiae screws enough to allow hinge ann snim to slide out. Tignten screws.

Loosen two outs_ae screws on ODOOSiteside of refrigerator, remove inside screw ann install center nlnge.

Hinge Hole Plug

Handle Hole 8.

Remove bottom hinge with 3/8" hex driver.Reinsert two outside screws

q holes ann _lgmen. Inside screw will go _oopposite sloe in step 8.

Remove two outside screws on ODDOSiteside of refr gerator ann _nsta_ oottom n_nge. Insert and t_ghten screw saved from steD 7.

9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using aa Jstable wrench. Move hinge pin [o otner no_ein nlnge and _ghten with adjustaDle wrencn.

10. Reverse door handles see _ns_ruct_onson next page).

Door Stop Door

Screw StOl

11. Move freezer and refr geratoraoorstopstooppositeside. Before starling screws, use an awl to Duncture the foam.

12. Position refr gera_ormoor onto DO[tom r_'ngepin and screw center hinge pin mrougn center nlnge into top of door. Close refrigerator moor [o held align nlnge hole.

13. Tighten cen_er nlnge pin wltn aa.ustaole wrencn.

14. Remove cabinet and hinge no_e p_ugsann move to opposite s_ae.

15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge Din.

16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant ft UDon opposite side of door

wh e tlgmenlng screws to install top nlnge.

17. Replace _oe gnHeann ton n{nge cover.

18. Plug n e_ecmca_Dower corn ann _urnrefrigerator _emDerature centre [o center oosition. Ad!ust setung as necessary.

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued)

NOTE: Some moae_s nave "pocket" handles, which are recessed into the sides o" the door. On these models, on*y

me nlnges Will neea to oe reversea.

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:

{Handles may be eas_erto reverse wnHe aoors are off.

1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.

2. Remove short trim piece oy sllalng trim stra grit UDand off of handle aracket.

3. Remove screw attaching lop of nanaleto aoor.

4. Magnetic Nameplate Models: Gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from

door. Remove nameplate from itsframe, turn frame uos_ae aown ana install in old handle holes. Insert magnetic nameplate into frame.

Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Gent y peel off nameplate from door

ana reapply over old handle holes.

TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:

1. Reinstall handle on OPPOSites_ae.UsHlgsame hole as nameoIate.

2. Attach handle to bottom of door

3. Slide trim D_eoes[ra_gn[ aown onto nana_e oracKe[.

Trim_

Scr_ (some models)

Nameplate

Self Adhesive

Nameplate

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:

(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)

Nameplate Nameplate J

over

Screw_=i D_tad Button

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:

(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)

f. 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:

f. Secure side of handle to door and replace button plug.

2. Secure handle to bottom of door.

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 its frame, 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: f. Start with handle offset away from door. Place top of handle over dovetail

button, swing handle into anupright position and pull downward, locking it into place.

2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier.

Button

P!ug

NOTE: To iem0ve freezer handlel refer to figure 3 Onpage 9.

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