Frigidaire LFHT2117NF6 Owner’s Manual

All about the

Use&Care

of your Refrigerator

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Important Safety Instructions	......................2
Installation.................................................	4
Door Removal Instructions...........................	5
Handle Installation......................................	6
Connecting Water Supply............................	8
Ice Service...............................................	10

Controls...................................................	10
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.........	12
Care and Cleaning.....................................	13
Before you Call.........................................	14
Major Appliance Warranty..........................	15

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044

www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

2014) (January 807876503

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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 if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

Installation Checklist

Doors

Handles are secure and tight

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼” (6mm) front-to-back

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

House power turned on

Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

House water supply connected to refrigerator

No water leaks present at all connections - recheck in 24 hours

Ice maker is turned ON

Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

Front filter must be flush with filter housing (select models)

Final Checks

Shipping material removed

Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

Crisper humidity controls set

Registration card sent in

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 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers

We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information on recycling your old refrigerator.

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.

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly.

Electrical information

•The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical 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. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

•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.

IMPORTANT

Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) or “OFF” (Electronic controls) will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under

any circumstances, cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.

IMPORTANT

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs

or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and

HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. 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. If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice maker off.

CAUTION

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.

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

Installation clearances

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

Sides & Top	⅜ inch
Back	1 inch

NOTE

If your 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.

Leveling

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers or front leveling screws to help level your unit.

To level your refrigerator:

1. Remove

toe grille.

2. Use flatblade

screwdriver

or ⅜” socket

wrench to adjust front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws.

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼” to ½” from front to back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller (some models)

Raise

Stationary Front Roller with

Leveling Screw (some models)

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Necessary:	Top Hinge	Top Hinge
	Cover Front	Cover Rear
	Screw	Screw
	Top	Bottom
	Hinge	Bottom
	Screw	Hinge
PhillipsTM Head		Screw
	Adjustable
	Wrench
or	or
Socket		3/8" Fixed
Socket		Wrench
Wrench Set		Wrench

Door removal and reversal instructions:

1.Remove toe grille.

2.Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and lift door off center hinge pin. Set door aside.

3.Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

4.Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.

5.Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out. Tighten screws.

6.Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside screw and install center hinge.

7.Remove two screws on bottom hinge with ⅜” socket wrench.

8.Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step 7.

9.Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.

10. Reverse door handles (see instruction on next page).

11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.

12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help align hinge hole.

13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.

14. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.

15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.

16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge.

17. Flip toe grille and reinstall.

18.Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

NOTE

The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.

IMPORTANT

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” (Mechanical controls) or “OFF” (Electronic controls) and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves.

	Top
	Hinge
	Cover
	Top
	Hinge
Door		Door
Stop		Stop
Screw	Washer
	Washer
	Shim	Hinge
		Pin
		Center
		Hinge

	Hinge	Screws
	Hole	Screws
	Hole	Handle
	Plug	Handle
		Hole
		Plug
	Door Stop	Door
	Screw	Stop
		Washer
		Hinge
		Pin
		Bottom
		Hinge
	Screws
		Toe
		Grille

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