Frigidaire GLHT217JK0, FXP18B4AW1, FRT18S6JS6, FRT18S6JS5, FRT18S6JS4 Owner’s Manual

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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

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. 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.

ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON

* The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated

115 Volt, 60 Nz., 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 three-
prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in

accordance with Iocalcodes 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 Interrupter

(GFI) circuit.

PROPER DISPOSAL OFYOUR 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." Ifyou 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.

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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

o 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

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 Door

Removal & Reversal Instructions.

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 LevelYour Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille•

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

adjust front rollers• Use
adjustable wrench [o
adjust leveling screws•

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installation Clearances
o Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Raise

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

To Connect Water Supply LineTo 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 2V2 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 Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

,, Basic Tools: adjustable 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 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.

Copper water line
from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

g refrigerator out for cleaning.)