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

Safety instructions...........3

Installation-- _ooJ.deaConnecting

Ice Maker To Water Supply ............ 4 - 5

Door Removal

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

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

Temperature Controls... 7 oS

EspaSol ...........27

Questions? 1-800o944-9044 (United States)

1-800-$68-4606 (Canada)

Visit the Frigidaire Elements Web Site at:

http:i/www.frigidairee_ements.com

Looking inside..........10 o11

Automatic ice and Water

Dispenser ................12 o17

Food Storage

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

Normal OperatingSounds.. IS

Care & Cleaning ......... 20 - 21

Warranty ..................... 22

Before You Call

Solutions to

Commo.Probtema.............. 23 ° 26

READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS P!.24t72tooo<Moy2oo6)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Nome Products, _nc. 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. 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 SAVETHESE 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_

Pmeaserecord your modem and seriam numbers below for
future reference.This information is found on the serial

pBate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Extend Your Warranty Protection

With An

Extended Service Contract

CALL 1-800-944-9044

To _=njoyThese Benefits:

TotaJ freedom from repair bills so
unexpected repairs won't upset your budget,

Fast, convenient toIFfree service isjust 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,

Model Number:
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Please attach sales 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 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 aII 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 materiat 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 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 wilI sit for
"just a few days." If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator or

freezer, ptease follow the
instructions below to help prevent

accidents.

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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
,, The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated

115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only eiectric 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 receptacIe. 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.

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

manufacturer, service technician or a qualified person to
prevent any risk.

,, Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip the plug firmty, and puii 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 to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit.

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.

Power cord with
r_-prong grounded plug

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for
your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use &
Care Manuai+ Before starting the refrigerator, follow these
important first steps.

LOCATION
+ Choose a place that is near a grounded electdcaI outlet.

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug+

+ If possible, ptace the refrigerator out of direct sunlight

and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat

SOUrCeS.

+ The refrigerator must be instalIed on a floor that is Ievel

and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

+ Consider water supply availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

lnstMlation Clearances
+ Allow the following clearances for ease of instaIlation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

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

Back ........................... 1"

DOOR OPENING

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 Cabinet
the free tabs and pulI
forward again unti! the

second set of tabs are

free. Continue this _./ .......

process until all tabs /

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are free and the toe /
griIle can be removed.

(See graphic at top of __ _L,'/!
page in right column.)

LEVELING

Ait four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor.

Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustabIe 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 grille+(See "To Remove Toe Gri/,Pe'+)

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

ToInstafl 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 Ieft 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 al! tabs are snapped
in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

Raise

3.

Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on atl 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 suppty Iine until water is clear. Turn
OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3. Unscrew pIastic 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 Iine into water valve inIet as far as it will
go (¼ inch). SIide ferruIe (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 Iine to
rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

7. Coil excess water suppIy line (about 2Y2turns) behind
refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not

vibrate or wear against any other surface.

8. Turn ON water suppIy at shutoff vaIve and tighten any
connections that leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. To turn ice maker on, Iower wire signal arm (side
mounted) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the

"t" position. (rear mounted)

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

and Phillips T_'_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 ram) OD, copper

tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you wilI 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 Iine 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 Ice Maker

Fill Tuba

(Sleeve'_

_ater line

from r _usehold water supply

ndude enougn _aalng _ loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cUaarling

Tools Necessary:

3/8"
Fixed

Wrench

Phillips head

Socket

Wlench Set

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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:

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:

I Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it

aside.

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

To remove the freezer door:

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

the connector firmly and pull apart.

2 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector

releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

4 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the

multi-wire cable through it.

5 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.

Multi=Wire _ Screws

Cable _

; !i

Hinge

I

Top

To reinstall the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the
above steps.

2 Pull _e remove tube

TO CONNECT

Features may vary

according to model

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ALLOWING COOLINGTIME BEFORE USE
To ensure reliable food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer to operate with the doors closed for 8 to 12 hours before

placing food inside= During this cooIing period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory=

SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES

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 left half of 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=

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(Temperature Display i Features may vary.)

Mode

To adiust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press
the Up (Cold) or Down (Colder) button closest to the display.
The first time you press the button, the display shows current
setting you entered. Each press of the button after that
changes the setting by one degree.

The display shows your new setting momentarily, then
changes back to the current temperature.

MAKINGTEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
After running your refrigerator for 24 hours, you can adjust

temperatures as needed. Make your adjustments small and
gradual, allowing time for temperatures to change and

stabilize. Refer to the following guidelines for temperature
settings=

WHATTO DO IFTHETEMPERATURE DISPLAYS
FLASH

If either display is continuously flashing, it may indicate that the

contro{ system has detected a performance problem. Call your

E{ectrohx service representative, who can interpret the

flashing message.

Numeric Display

CHOOSING FAHRENHEIT OR CENTIGRADE
Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to use,

you can set your control panel to display in fahrenheit or
centigrade= To change between fahrenheit and centigrade,
press the Mode button (located between the two digital
temperature displays)=

=

Press to alternate be'ccveen
Fahrenheit and Centigrade

Temperature Adjustment Guide

IfFreshFood €ompartmentistoo Warm

Freezer

Temperature Display (2-Digit)

Freezer Fresh Food

F o C ° F o C °

Adjust Fresh Food control one degree

colder by pressing Down (Colder) button.

Fresh

Food

If Fresh Food compartment is too Cold

If Freezer Compartmeni is too waim

IfFreezer €ompartment is too co{d

Adjust Fresh Food control one degree
warmer by pressing the Up (Cold} button.

Adjust Freezer control one degree colder

by pressing Down (Colder) button.

Adjust Freezer control one degree warmer

by pressing the Up (Cold} button.