Frigidaire PHSC39EHSS1, PHSC39EHSS0, GHSC39ETHS0, GHSC39ETHB0, GHSC39EHPW0 Owner’s Manual

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Glance ........ 7

perature Controls... 8 -9

Looking inside ......... 10 - 11

Automatic ice and Water

Dispenser ............... 12 - 18

Replacing Air Filter ......... 19

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ...... 20

Normal Operating Sounds..21

Care & Cleaning ........ 22 - 23

Warranty ................... 24

Before You Call

Solutions to

CommooProblems............. 25 - 28

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PN:2418148o0(Jan2007)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrotu× Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our

product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible= Your satisfaction is our #1 priority=

Please read this Use & Care Manuai 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 instaIling, operating and maintaining any appliance=

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plate mocated inside the refrigerator compartment.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

,, Do not store or use gasoline, or other fiammabie 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 presence of

explosive fumes.

,, Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice

maker.

,, Remove alI 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 pIay. 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 suffocation are not problems of the past.

Junked or abandoned 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 instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your o_d 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

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Bz., 15 Amp, AC only electricaB outBet. 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 receptacIe. The receptacle

must be installed in accordance with local codes and

ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFb circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter pmug.

,, If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an

authorized service technician 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 electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from

being turned off accidentally.

ThisUse&CareManualprovidesgeneraloperating instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas instructedinthisUse&CareManual.Beforestartingthe refrigerator,followtheseimportantfirststeps.

LOCATION

,, Choose a place that is near a grounded ebctrical 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 IeveI

and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. Consider water suppIy availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

installation Clearances , Ailow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top .................. 3/8"

Back 1"

DOOR OPENING

To Remove Toe Grille:

Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

Working from left side of toe grilIe, slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently puII

forward until first set of tabs are free. Slide

your hand down past Cabinet the free tabs and pulI forward again until the

second set of tabs are free. Continue this __I

process untii alI tabs are free and the toe

griiie can be removed. (See graphic at top of

page in right column.)

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must restfirml on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level

your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4" (6 ram), front to back.

ToLevel Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grilb. (See "ToRemove ToeGrille".)

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

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fuily opened.

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

To Instafl Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2. Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of

cabinet.

3. Starting from left side of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb and push toe grille forward until it snaps in piace. Continue this process until all tabs are snapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four sides.

To Connect Water Supply Line To 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. Ceil excess water supply line (about 2Yzturns) 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 (side mounted)

or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "F position (rear mounted).

Plastic Water Tubing

to ice Maker

_¢_ Pill Tube

Stee

Brass

Corrleresslor

Before installing The Water Supply Mne, You Will Need: ,, Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

and PhilNpsTM 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.

Sleevel

fronl flousenolo wa[er sI. Uply

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moving refrigera[or out for cleaHing,)

TooJsNecessary:

DOOR REMOVAL mNSTRUCTmONS:

tf it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors.

Before you start:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.

2 Remove any food from the door shelves. 3 Close the doors.

To remove the hinge cover: (some models)

1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges.

2 Pull the cover forward about a half inch and lift it off.

To remove the refrigerator door:

1 Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. (some models) 2 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. 3 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it

aside.

4 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

TO DISCONNECT

I, Press oL_ter ring against face

remove tube

push until mark touches face of fitting

To remove the freezer door:

1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of

the connector firmly and pull apart. 2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover. (some models) 3 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

4 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector

releases when you press its outer sleeve inward. 5 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it. 6 Lift the door off of the bottom hinge. Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the

Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

To reinstalI the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the above steps_

Ice Cream

Ice Mak_

Freezer and Refrigerator

Controls

SpillSafe TM

j Shelf

(Location varies by model)

CAUTION:

Do Not Remove Magnet Behind

Dairy

Compartment

Large

Door Bin

Fix

Door Bin

Fixed

Dairy

Compartment

Rack

Bin

SpillSafe TM

g Shelf Bin

Item

Rack Meat Keeper

Bottle

Retainer

Bin

Crisper Pan and Cover

Fixed Door Bin

Toe Grille

Features may vary according to model

ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE Toensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with

the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside.

During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls,

which are preset at the factory. SETTING COOLING TEMPERATU RES

Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system's control panel is located at the top of the the fresh food compartment.

The two digital displays on the Iefthalfof the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food compartments. The models with a 2-digit temperature display are for reference only',and do not display the current accurate compartment temperature. Should you desire to see what the current accurate

temperature is, place a separate thermometer inside the freezer or fresh food compartment in the desired location.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Make your

adjustments sma!l and gradual; allowing time for temperatures to change and stabilize. Refer to the adiacent guidelines for

temperature settings. To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the

Up or Down button closest to the display. The first time you press the button, the display shows the last setting you entered. Each press of the button after that increments the setting by

one degree. The display shows your new setting momentarily, then changes

back to the current temperature.

Temperature Adjustment Guide

if Fresh Food compartment is

If Fresh Food comparb'nent is too

Freezer compartment is toe warm [ Adjust Freezer control one degree colder

if Freezer compartment is too cold /

toowarm / Adjust Fresh Food control one degree

colder by pressing Down (Colder) button.

cold [ Adjust Fresh Food control one degree

warmer by pressing the Up (Cold) button

by pressing Down (Colder) button.

Freezer control

Adjust by pressing the Up (Cold) button.

one degree warmer

IF TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH... If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing,

it may indicate that the control system has detected a performance probiem. Call your service representative, who

can interpret the flashing message. To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator

and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.

Temperature Display (2-Digit)

Freezer Fresh Food

C °

AIR FILTER INDICATOR & STATUS LIGHTS Your refrigerator's air fiiter needs to be replaced from time to

time. You can monitor the need for replacement by referring to the status iight while the air filter is "ON". To turn on the air fiiter, press the "Air Filter" button. To turn off the air filter, press the "Air Filter" button. To RESET the air filter, press the "Air Filter"

button and hold for 3 seconds.

Air Filter Status Light (not available on all models)

Green Filter OK.

Yellow Air filter is about 80 percent used. Please order new one.

Red Air filter is 100 percent used. Please change now.

Cooling System On/Off Button Alarm Reset Button Indicator Lights

TURNING THE COOUN@ SYSTEM ON AND OFF You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature

control panel. To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, the button does not work uniess you press and hold it for three seconds. Once you disable the cooling system, all refrigeration to the freezer and fresh food compartments stops. To turn the cooling system back on, you must again press and hold the On/Off button for three more seconds.

SYSTEM MONITORING ALARMS (Select Models) The electronic control system continuously monitors your

refrigerator/freezer for temperature consistency, doors left ajar, and power failures. Variances from normal

operating conditions are communicated by audible tones and a set of four status indicator lights.

USING THE ALARM RESET BUTTON

You can disable or activate the alarm system by pressing and holding the Reset button for three seconds. Use it, for example, to turn off audible tones and/or flashing

indicator lights.

Once you disable the alarm system, you must again press and held the Alarm Reset button for three more seconds to reset (activate) the alarm system.

The On indicator light remains off while the freezer and refrigerator compartments cool toward the current cooling settings. When temperature settings are reached, the On light displays green to indicate an active alarm

system.

RESPONDING TO ALARMS (Audible Tones & Indicator Lights)

Your refrigerator's control system can convey the following information through audible tones and the alarm indicator lights.

Alarm Light

On (lightis

Steady Alarm system is No response required.

Door Flashing _/" Freezer or Close door to disable and reset

Ajar Green refrigerator alarm.

High Flashing _ Freezer or Press Alarm Reset button to

Temp Amber refrigerator turn off alarm. If

Power Flashing

Failure Amber

Tone

Condition HowToRespond

Alarmsystemis Iffreezerandrefrigerator

off)

Green active.

not active while

freezer and

refrigerator compartments are cooling

toward the current

temperature settings.

door has been open for over

five minutes.

compartment temperatures do not has been too improve, call for assistance,

warm (7.2° C using the phone number on

or higher) for the back page of this Use & over an hour. Care Guide.

A power outage Press Alarm Reset button to

was detected, turn off alarm and press

compartments do not match your temperature settings in

three hours, expect the control system to signal other conditions. If cooling does

not stabilize toward your current settings call for

assistance, using the phone number on the back page of this Use & Care Guide.

again to reset. Check if the power failure lasted long

enough to affect stored food temperatures.

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