Frigidaire FRT18S6AW2, FRT18S6AQ2, FRT15B3AW1, FRT15B3AW0 Owner’s Manual
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Welcome ....................... 2
Safety lnatruc ions ............ 3
installation - I,d,desco,,eot_,g
Optional raceMakerTo Water Supply ..... 4- - 5
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Door
Removam & Reversal ....... 6 - 9
Features at a Glance ........ .10
Temperature Controls ....... 11
Looking inside .......... 12 o 14
ice Service .................... 15
Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips ....... 16
Normal Operating Sounds .. 17
Care & Cleaning .......... 18- 19
Warranty ...................... 20
Espa5o: ........... 23
Frangais ........... 45
8eforeYouCali ............... 21
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Congratulations on your purchase of anew refrigerator! We
here at EmectromuxHome Products are very proud of our
product and we are completly cornmitted 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 mNSTRUCTIONS
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.
Questions?
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To Enjoy These Benefits:
Please record your model and seriamnumbers below for
future reference. This information is found on your serial
plate mocated inside the refrigerator compartment.
Mode! Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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Total freedom from repair bills so
unexpected repairs won't upset your
budget,
Fast, convenient toH4ree 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 al:l:acnsales receipt
here for future reference.
Please complete and mail in the Product
Registration Card included with your
refrigerator.
FORYOURSAFETY
,, 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.
CHmLD 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 Refrigerator
Wi!! Operate Proper!y.
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 t
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.
,, Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC onmyelectric 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 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 wa!l
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault
Interruptor (GFI)circuit.
NOTE: Turning the refrigerator temperature control to
"0" turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect
electrical power to the light bulb or other electrica!
Componentsl
Power cord With
3,prong grounded p!ug
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, fommowthese important first steps.
LOCATmON
• 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.
mNSTALLATION
• 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.
lower front of your refrigerator, Suff!c!ent air
circulation is essential for the proper operation of
your refrigerator.
Installation Cfearances
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 isequipped with adjustable front
rollers to help level your unit.
ToLove/YourRefrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
doors Closefreely when opened halfway, The refrigerator
the refrigerator from side to side.
NOTE: !fYOUsee b!ack COil!!tu!ing Onthe back of YOUr
refrigerator (ai[_cooled condenser) leave 3'! clearance at
t0P 0f rdrigerat0r.
DOOR OPENING
NOTE: IfYOUrrefrigerator iS placed with the door hinge
side against a wal!,, you may have to allow additiona!
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
DoorRemovaf& Reversa/Instructions on page 6.
/nsta//adon - Connecting Optional tee 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 suppJy line. Water supply tubing made of 1/4"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 osedfor supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fa_l below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft
wate5 ensure that the softener }s maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT: Ensure ma_ your water suppl,.' J_neconnections comply wltr] a!l _oca!plumbing codes.
Before installing The Water Supp/y Line, You Will Need
• Basic Tooms:adjustable wrench, flat-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 _Ainch (6.4 rnrn) 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 53039179501 available fiom your appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet
nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for instal%g a water supply line.
ToConnect Water Supp/y Line Toice Maker /n/et 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 shut
off valve.
Plastic Water
CUamp
B_ass
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 (_Ainch).
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 2_/2turns) 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, househoUd water suppJy
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. (!ncludeenoughtubinginlooptoaHow
10. TOturn ice maker on, lower wire signa! an'n (see ice rnaker front cover for ON/ moyingrefrigerato(outforcueaning.)
OFF position of arm).
iMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin p_oducing ice. Airin new p!umbing lines may
Cause ice maker to cyc!e two or three times before rnak!ng a fu!!tray of ice. New p!umbing may cause ice to be disco!ored
or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
Cabinet Hole
Pmugs
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions
ToolsNecessal .
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screwanver Wlonch Sot
DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL iNSTRUCTiONS:
Door Sto
Screw
DoorStop
SCFeW_
Top Hinge
Covet
Top Hinge
Handle Hole
Plug
J
Doo_
Washe_
Hinge
Hinge
NOTE: if you nave stainless stee_doors --go to the Removing Stainless
SteeIDoors and Handles Section on page 9,
NOTE: The direction inwhich your refngerator doors open tdoor swing
can de reversed, from left zDngnt or nght to left, by moving the door
hinges from one side to the other, Reverslnq me door swing ShOUldbe
oerformed oy a aualifiea person,
iMPORTANT: Beforeyou oegJn,turn me refrigerator temperature control
to "0" and re_qovethe electrical dower COrdfrom thewall outletoRemove
any food from door shelves.
q. Remove toe grme aria _o_ nnge cover,
2. Remove to[} hinge wire 3/8" nex driver and lift freezer door 3ff 3f
center nmge pin. Set door astae.
3. Unscrew cemer hinge pin usln ] aa useable wrencr and save for
reassembly. Ensure old:tic washer stays on ntnge pin
4. Lift refrigerator aoor off of bottom hinge and set aside.
5. Remove cen_er nlnge and shim ey removing inside screw ana
loosening _wo OUtSidescrews enoug q_oallOW range ana Snlm [o
Slide OUL -- gnTen screws,
6. Loosen two ou_s!ae screws on oooosite side of refrigerator,remove
nsldescrew and ns_8 center nlnge.
7. Remove bottom hinge with 3/8" hex driver. Reinsert two outside screws
"-holes anc _gn_en Inside scre_ wm go _o opposite sloe _ s_eu 8.
8. Remove two OUtSidescrews on o_oosite side of refrigerator and ns_a
DO1ZOmnlnge, insert and tighten screw saved from s_eD7.
9. Unscrew DO1ZOmhinge uir using adj JS[aDlewrench. Move n_ngepin
[o diner nole _nn_ngeand ughten with aclustable wrench.
10, Reverse door handles see _nstruc_ons or nex_page/.
11 Move freezer and refrigerator aoor s_oos to oooosl_e s_de.Before
starting screws. Jse an aw! 1:oouncture the foam
12, Position refrigerator door onto bottom _'_ge u_nand screw cen_er
n_ngeD_nmrougn center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door
[o ne u augr n_nge no{e,
13, Tigmen cen_er ntnge Dinwith adJJs_aDlewrencn.
14, Remove cabinet and -'-ge nole plugs and "hove _ooooos!_e side.
15, Lower freezer door onto cen_er nnge din.
16, Close freezer door. Have an assistant ft uDon oooos_e s_ae _tdoor
wn __lgn_enlng screws _o nsta _ou nlnge.
17, Reolace _oe grille and too hin]e :over,
I8, Plug - elec_nca dower cord and turn refrig _rator _emDeramre con_ro_
[o cen_er DOSI_!OR.Ad;us_ se_ung as necessar}.
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Door Removal and Reversal instructions (continued)
NOTE: Some modeJs na_e "pOCKEt" handles, which are recessed into the sides Dftne door. On these mode_s, only
the hinges wm need to de reversed.
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
Handles -nay be easier ic reverse While doors are off.
q Remove _wo screws a_acn_ng handle [o bottom of freezer door.
2 Remove snor_ trim 8iece oy sliding trim s_ralgnt up and off 3f nandle
DracKet.
3, Remove screw attaching too of handle _odoor
4 Magnetic Namepmate Modems:Gently pry magnetic nameolate frame from
dOOr Remove nameplate from is frame, turn frame osloe Gown and
nsta - o!o handle noles. Insert magnetic nameslate hid frame.
Serf-Adhesive Narnepmate Modems:Gently pee! 3ff nameolate from door
and reapply over old qandle holes.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
q Reinsta nandle on coooslte side using same hole as nameDta_e.
2 AttaCh handle to bottom of door.
3, Slide trim oiece straight Gown onto handle bracket.
Screw-==_ _some models',
14_ _' Namepmal:e
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
iii i i i
soBf AdhesiVe
Namepmate Namepmate 1
(some models
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
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 Modems: 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.
Serf-Adhesive Nameplate Modems:Use putty knife to gently peel off name
plate from door and reapply over old handle holes.
Lock Handle
over
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
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 using edge of putty knife.
3. Remove screw on side of freezer door 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.
Button
Plug-
NOTE: To remove freezer handle, refer to figure 3 on page 9,
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