Frigidaire GLHS280ZAW3, GLHS280ZAQ3, GLHS280ZAB3, FRS26HR4AW3, FRS26HR4AQ3 Owner’s Manual

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Controls ....... 8

Espahol ........... 26

Frangais ........... 52

Looking Inside .......... 9- 11

Automatic Ice and Water

Dispenser ................ 12 - 16

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ....... 17

Normal Operating Sounds.. 18

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

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

Before You Call

Solutions to

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

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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.

Questions?

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(United States)

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 usfor future

purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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 is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment,

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

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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 receipt

here for future reference.

FORYOURSAFETY

• Donotstoreorusegasoline,orotherflammableliquids inthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.Read productlabelsforwarningsregardingflammabilityand

otherhazards.

• Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof explosivefumes.

• Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomaticice maker.

• Removeallstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescancause severecuts,andalsodestroyfinishesiftheycomein contactwithotherappliancesorfurniture.

CHILD SAFETY

Destroyorrecyclethecarton,plasticbags,andanyexterior wrappingmaterialimmediatelyafterthe refrigeratoris unpacked.ChildrenshouldNEVERusetheseitemstoplay. Cartonscoveredwithrugs,bedspreads,plasticsheetsor stretchwrapmaybecomeairtightchambers,andcanquickly

causesuffocation.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR 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." 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.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord ofthe appliance isequipped with a three-prong grounding plugfor your protectionagainst electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly

intoa properlygroundedthree-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 cordthat becomes frayed or damaged.

• Never unplugthe refrigeratorby pullingonthe power

cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacletoprevent damaging the power cord.

• Unplugthe refrigeratorbefore 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 refrigeratorwith insufficient powercan damage the compressor. Such damage is

notcovered under your warranty.

• Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall

switch or pullcordto prevent the refrigeratorfrom being

turned offaccidentally.

• Avoid connectingrefrigeratortoa Ground FaultInterruptor (GFI) circuit.

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 ofdirect 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

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

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and

Cabinet

fresh food compartment doors.

Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator,

making sure the four bottom tabs are

resting through holes

at base of cabinet.

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

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:

1. Remove toe grille. (See "To Remove Toe Grille" .)

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 fully 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.)

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

four sides.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM 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.

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 shut

off 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 (1/_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 2V2turns) 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).

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Tools Neoe_ory:

Phillips" head

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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

1. Disconnect electrical supply.

2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3. Close doors.

TORemove Refrigerator Door:

1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigeratordoor and remove cover.

2. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to

realigndoors 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 refrigeratordoor.

To Remove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnectwater linecomingfrom lowerhinge of freezer door at connection locatedunder front offreezer: gripwater tube firmly inone hand, then with

3/8"wrench or fingers, push in on gray collar to release water connector.

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

3. Disconnect wiring harness connector plug attop 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,allowingwiring harness to pullthrough hinge and liftfreezer door offof bottom hinge pin. Lay door 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, replace toe grille and plug in electrical

power cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings

as necessary.

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Freezer and Refrigerator

Ice Cream

Controls

SpillSafe'"

Shelf

Water Filter

Door Bin

Ice

Pizza

Wire

Small Items

Door Bin

Wire

Door Bin

Small

Large

Door Bin

Large

Door Bin

Dairy Door

Door Bin

Wine Rack

Door Bin Meat Keeper

and Cover SpillSafe'"

Fixed Shelf Door Bin

Egg Tray Special Item

Rack

Tall Bottle

Retainer

-- Snugger

Crisper Pan and Cover

Fixed Door Bin

Toe Grille

Features may vary according to model

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

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

• After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually: move the knob in small

increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

• For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.

• Forwarmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Warmer.

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.

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.

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