Frigidaire GLHS280ZAB5, FRS26H5ASB5, GLHS280ZAW5 Owner’s Manual

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

Refrigerator

Safety Instructions ............ 3

Installation -- IncludesConnecting

Ice MakerTo Water Supply ............ 4 - 5

Door Removal

Instructions ................... 6

Features at a Glance ......... 7

Tern perature Controls ....... 8 l_

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Looking Inside .......... 9

Automatic Ice and Water

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Dispenser ................ 12

Food Storage

& Energy SavingTips ....... 17 D

Normal Operating Sounds.. 18

Care & Cleaning ......... 19 - 20

Warranty ...................... 21

Espafiol ........... 26

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PIN240389309(0209)

Before You Call

Solutions to

Common Problems.............. 22 - 25

Welcome & Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We

here at Electrolux Home Products 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 Manual very carefully. Itcontains 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 model and serial numbers below for future reference. This information isfound on the serial

plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE: Use 0nly soap and water to clean Serial plate.

Model Number: Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Questions?

1-800-944-9044

(United States)

1-866-213-9397

(Canada)

Extend Your Warranty Protection

With An

Extended Service Contract

CALL 1-800-944-9044

To Enjoy These Benefits:

Total freedom from repair bills so unexpected repairs won't upset your

budget. Fast, convenient toll-free 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 complete and mail in the Product

Registration Card included with your

refrigerator.

Please attach sales receiot

here for future reference.

Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator.

FOR YOUR 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 presence 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 ifthey 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 OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.

Junked orabandoned 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 old 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 Hz., 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 intoa 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 wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being

turned off accidentally.

• Avoid connecting refrigerator toa Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit.

IMPORTANT: Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food

Controls to ,0' turns off the compressor and prevents your refrigerator from cooting, but does not d!sconnect

the power to the light bulb and other electrical

components. Toturn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

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under

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This Owner's Guide 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

• 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.

INSTALLATION

DoNot install the refrigerator where

the temperature will drop below 550F(13_C) or rise

above 110QF(43_C). The compressor wi!l not be able

Do Not block the toe grille on the

lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation

is essential for the proper operation of your

refrigerator.

Installation Clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8" Back 1"

DOOR OPENING

NOTE: If you refrigerator is Placed with the door hinge

side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

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 ina position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can befully opened.

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

To Remove Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

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

forward until first set of tabs are free. Slide your hand

down past the free tabs and pull forward again until the second set of tabs are free. Continue this process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed. (See graphic at top of page in right column.)

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and Cabinet 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 place. Continue this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

LEVELING

Allfourcomers of your refrigerator must restfirmlyon a solidfloor. Your refrigerator isequipped with adjustable front rollers to help levelyour unit.Toensure properdoor seal andassistdoor closing,

the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4"(6mm), front toback.

ToLevel YourRefrigerator:

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

2. Use flat-bladescrewdriver or 3/8"socket wrench toadjust front rollers.

NOTE: The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening.

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3, Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on allfour

sides.

Installation - Connecting Ice 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 W' 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 used for supply line.

DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. Ifthe ice maker is connected to soft water, 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 Will Need

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi.

• A water supply line made of 1_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.

NOTE: Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet (7.6 meters) of ¼ inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (n0npiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installinga water supply line.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker lnlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

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

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Compression

off valve.

Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

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

(Sleew)

as shown.

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

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WaterValve

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

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

refrigerator as shown.

Coil excess water supply line (about 2F2turns) 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 to electrical power source.

10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for

(Include enough tubing in Io0p to allow

moving reffigerator out for cleaning.)

' Copper water line

from household water supply

ON/OFF position of arm).

Brass

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IMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines may

cause ice maker t_ cyc_etw_ _rthree times bef_re making a fu__tray _f ice. New plumbing may cause icet_ be disc_l_red or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

Door Removal Instructions

Tools Necessory:

Ft/IIDS"head

Wrench

3/8" F_ed

Wrench

Hinge

Screws _

Cover Screw

Top Hinge Cover

1_ Top Hinge

_ Door

Hinge

Assembly

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

flit is necessaryto move the refrigeratorthrough narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn Freezerand Fresh Foodcontrols to "0" and remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any

food from door shelves.

1. Disconnect electrical supply.

2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3. Close doors.

To Remove Refrigerator Door:

1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

2. Trace around hinge with soft leac pencil. This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced

3. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door aside.

4. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

To Remove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then pull

to remove tube.

2. Remove lop hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover

3. Disconnect wiring qamess connector plug at top hinge: place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth, then with

firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.

4. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge, allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer door offofbottom hingepin. Laydoor down flat to avoid kinking water line.

6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water line by inserting tube and push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug inelectrical power cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

TO DISCONNECT

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Water Filter

Door Bin --

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Wire Shelf

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COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading

it with food.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

NOTE: when changing control settings, Wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

• After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust

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temperatures gradually: move the knob in small

increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

• For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.

• For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold. To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the

Freezer _ Fresh Food

refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation,

do not block cold air vents with food items.

Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder.

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Cold.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold.

* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To O.

* IMPORTANT: Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to "0"turns off the compressor and preventsyour refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. Toturn off power to

your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

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