Frigidaire FRT18S6AQ0 Owner’s Manual

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

Safety nstructions ....... ...... 3

mnstaRation -- _,o_ud_,co,,ooting

Optional raceMaker ToWater Supply ..... 4 - 5

Door

Removal & Reversam ....... 6 - 9

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

Temperature Controls ....... 11

Looking inside .......... 12 - 14

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

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ....... 18

Normal Operating Sounds .. 17

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

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

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

Frart{:ais ........... 45

Before You CaR ............... 21

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Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at ElectroJux 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 readthis 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 modet and serial numbers betow for

future reference. This information is found on your serial

plate Jocated inside the refrigerator compartment.

Questions?

1°800-944-9044

(United States)

1-866-213-9397

(Canada)

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference,

NOTE: Use only soap and water to dean serial plate.

Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date:

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

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PJease Read AlJ InstruCtions Before Using This Refrigeratorl

FOR YOUR SAFETY * Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammabb Hquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, Read pro- duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other

hazards,

o Do not operate the refrigerator in the presense of

o 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,

CHLD 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.

These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That Safety MeChanismS in This Refr!ge[ator W!ii Opetate Properiy,

PROPER DISPOSAL 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 rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the t 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.

ELECTRmCAL mNFORMATION

The refrigerator must be ptugged into its own dedicated ! 15VoJt, 60 Hz., AC onty electric outlet.

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 pJug.

Immediately repair or replace any power cord that becomes frayed or damaged,

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,

Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being

o Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault

Interruptor (GFI) circuit,

NOTE: Turning the refrigerator temperature control to "O'!

turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect

Do not, under any circumstances cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with

ThisUse& CareManuaUprovidesspecificoperating instructionsforyourmodelUsetherefrigeratoronUyas instructedinthisUse&CareManualBeforestartingthe refrigerator,followtheseimportantfirst steps.

LOCATION

o Choose a pUacethat is near a grounded eUectricaUoutbt,

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter pUug,

o ff possibb, pUacethe refrigerator out of direct sunlight

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

o The refrigerator must be instafled on a floor that is bveU

and strong enough to support a fufly baded refrigerator,

o Consider water suppUyavailability 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.

.orb oekth÷toegr, eonthe

lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air

c!rcuiation is essent!al for the proper operation of

your refrigerator.

lnstallation 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,

To Level Your Refrigerator:

2, Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench

to adjust front rollers,

NOTE: Raise the front Ofthe refrigeiator enough SOthe doors close freely when opened ha!fwaY.The refrigerator

shou!d slope x to y_ fEomfront4o:back. Then !eve! the refrige[ater from side to side,

NOTE: !f yo usee black coi!situb!ng onthe backof your

DOOR OPENING

side aga!nst a waft, you may have to allow add!ti0nai

space so the door can be opened wider.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to acounter when removing food, To make this possible, the direction in which the doors open can be reversed, See Door Removal &Reversa/ Instructions on page 6,

tt sta//atiofl o Connecting Optional tce 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 1A"plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water leakso Manufacturer will not be responsiMe for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.

• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall beJowfreezing.

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

watch ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

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

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Wilt Need * Basic Tools: 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 (64 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.

NOTE: Water line kit number 5808917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet (7.6

meters) of ¼inch QD 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.

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To Connect Water Supply Line To ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric powersource.

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.

Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,

Tubing to Ice Maker

Compression

(Sleeve)

as shown.

Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it wiii go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut

Water Valve

onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of

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refrigerator as shown.

Coil excess water supply line (about 2Y2turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

Reconnect refrigerator toelectrical power source.

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

Jnclude enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator ou_for cbaning,)

OFF position of arm).

IMPORTANT:It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice, Air !n new plumbing !ines may

cause ice make[t0 cycle two 0[three times before making a fu!!tray of ice, New plumbing may cause iceto bediscolored

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

Brass

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions

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Door Stop Door S_rew

Handle HoJe Plug

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DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL iNSTRUCTiONS:

NOTE: If y'ou have stainless steel doors -- go to the Removin9 Stainless Steel Doors and Handles Section on page 9,

NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from bft 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 qualifi ed person.

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 and top hinge cover

2. Remove top hinge with 8/8" hex driver and lift freezer door off ol 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

oosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge to slide out.

6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refriaerator, remove

aside screw and install center hinge.

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

n hobs and tighten, nside screw wiii go to opposite side in step 8.

8. Remove two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator and install

Door Stop Door

"_ Washer

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.

12. Position refrigerator door onto lower hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door.

13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.

14. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.

15. nstall top hinge

16. Replace toe grille and top hinge cover.

17. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator tensperature control

to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued)

NOTE: Some modeNshave 'pocket" handNes which are recessed into the sides of the door. On these modeNs,only the hinges wiNIneed to be reversed.

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: ,HandNesmay be easier to reverse whinedoors are off..

1 Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door

2 Remove short trum piece by sliding trim straight up and off of handle

bracket.

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

door. Remove nameplate from its frame turn frame upside down and install in old handle holes Nnsertmagnetic nameplate into frame.

Serf-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Gently peel off nameplate from door and reappiy ever old handle holes.

TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:

1 Reinstall handle on opposite side. using same hole as nameplate.

2 Attach handle to bottom of door. 3 Slide trim piece straight down onto handle bracket.

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:

(HandNesmay be easier to reverse whinedoors are off.)

1. Remove two screws attaching handNeto bottom of freezer door.

(somo modems

2. Swing bottom of handNeaway from the door and snidehandNestraight up and off of dovetail button.

3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, using the

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Namoolate

Serf Adhesive

NamepJato

_some modols_

4. Magnetic Nameplate Modets: Use putty knife to gently prymagnetic 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:

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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.

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 and screw on freezer door side 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.

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