Frigidaire GLRT217TDQC, FRT18IS6CWN, FRT18IS6CWM, FRT18IS6CWL, FRT18IS6CWK Owner’s Manual

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

Safety _nstructions.. .......... 3

_r|staHation -- _o_u_o_connoct_og

Optiona_ Ice Maker To Water Supply ..... 4 - 5

Door

Remova_ & Reversa_ ....... 6 - 9

Features at a G_ance ......... 9

Temperature Controls .... 9 - 10

Looking _nside .......... 10 - 12

_ce Service .............. 12 - 13

Food Storage

& Energy Saving'rips ....... 13

Norrna_ Operating Sounds..14

Care & C_eaning ......... 15 - 16

Warranty ...................... 17

Espafiol ........... 19

Before You Call ............... 18

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P!N241094400(0106)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electro,u× Home Products_ _nc. 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 SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care ManuaI 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.

Pmeaserecord your model and seria_ numbers betow for
future reference.This information is found on your serial
plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Questions?

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(United States)

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(Canada)

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PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL INTHE PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD INCLU DEDWITH YOUR

REFRIGERATOR.

FORYOUR 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. Stapies 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 OFYOUR REFRIGERATOR OR
FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and J/__-_-_

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 oId refrigeralor

or freezer, please folIow the
instructions below to help
prevent accidents=

Before you throw away your omdrefrigerator! freezer:

, Remove doors.
,, Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside=

,, Nave refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
,, The refrigerator must be p_ugged into its own dedicated

115 Volt, 60 Nz., AC onmyemectric outmet. 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 instaiIed in

accordance with Iocai codes and ordinances. ConsuIt a
quatified electrician= Do not use an extension cord or

adapter pmugo

,, 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 pulI 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 pulI cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally=

,, Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit=

Power cord with

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, folmow 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.

o If possible, 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 level

and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

o Consider water supply availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

LEVELHNG

AII 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.

installation Clearances

o Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and piumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"

DOOROPENING

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/nstructions=

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

To Connect Water Supply LineTo ice Maker ln_etValve

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 Iine 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 Iine 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).

Before lnstaHingTheWater Supply Line,You Will Need

,' Basic Too_s: adjustabIe wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

and Phillips TM screwdriver

,, Access to a household cold water line with water pressure

between 30 and 100 psi.

,, A water supply Iine 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.

Brass

Come ess_on

S_eeve}

"_Copper

water I{ne

_, Water Valve
"_ Bracket

'_ Valve Her

DoorStop Handle Tools Necessary:

Hinge Screw

Screw

Phillips" head

or

Quadrex head

screwdriver

DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Cabinet Hole
Plugs

Hinge HoUe

Socket Adjustable

Wrench Set Wrench

Awl

Hole

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 adiustabIe 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.