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 |
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Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser............... |
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Features At A Glance................................... |
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Changing the Filter................................... |
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Installation................................................. |
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Normal Operating Sounds and Sights......... |
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Door Removal Instructions........................... |
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Care & Cleaning........................................ |
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Handle Installation...................................... |
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Before You Call......................................... |
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Connecting the Water Supply..................... |
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Major Appliance Warranty.......................... |
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Controls................................................... |
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www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 |
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle 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.
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
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.
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
IMPORTANT
Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three seconds, located on the temperature control panel (Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the lighting system 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 gounded 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.
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
Features may vary according to model
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Door Bin |
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Door Bin |
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Large Basket |
Deli Drawer |
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IMPORTANT
Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at
www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
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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:
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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.
INSTALLATION
Toe Grille Installation and Removal
To install toe grille
1Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.
2While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to cabinet.
3Fasten top clips to cabinet.
4Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge.
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To remove toe grille
1With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe grille from bottom hinge groove.
2Open both doors. Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe grille pops off.
3Pull toe grille outward toward your body and off of lower hinges.
Removing Toe Grille
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Door Opening
NOTE
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter or table 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.
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
•The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
•The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
•Doors should align with each other and be level.
All of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1Open both doors and remove the toe grille (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).
2Close the doors and use a flat-blade screwdriver or ⅜ inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers.
3Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides.
Raise
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models):
1Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into position. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed).
2If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)
3If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)
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4After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does
not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from fully closed to fully open).
5Reinstall set screw, locking the door height.
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Hinge
7/16" Wrench and
3/32" Hex Key (some models)
6Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).
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To prepare for removing the doors:
1Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2Open both doors and remove the toe grille (as explained in the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance).
3Remove any food from the door shelves.
2Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.
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3Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.
Door
Hinge
Assembly
Closer
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Hinge |
Adjustable Hinge (some models)
To reinstall the refrigerator door, reverse the above steps.
To remove the freezer top hinge cover:
1Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges.
2Lift hinge cover straight up and off.
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connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.
4Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge.
5Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary.
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Door
To remove the freezer door:
1Detach the multi-wire cable
connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart.
2Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
3Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The
Water
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Tubing
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Non-Adjusting Hinge (some models)
6Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the water tube extending from the bottom hinge.
To reinstall the freezer door, reverse the above steps.
CAUTION
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.
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HANDLE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Wear gloves and safety goggles and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp (some models).
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles.
1Remove handles from protective packaging.
2Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator door.
3While holding handle firmly against door, fasten furthermost upper and furthermost lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.
4Firmly tighten the inside Allen set screws.
5Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install refrigerator handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door.
NOTE
All set screws should be tightened and subflush (Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap. The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps.
Ensure Handle Set Screws are Facing Each Other with Doors Closed
Freezer Upper |
Refrigerator Upper End |
End Cap |
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Freezer Lower |
Refrigerator Lower End |
End Cap |
Cap |
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