Frigidaire LFTR1814LWK, LFTR1814LBJ, FRT18L4JBP, FRT18G2PS1, FRT18G2NWA Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Instructions ...................... 2

Installation ................................................ 4

Door Removal Instructions .......................... 5

Handle Installation ..................................... 6

Connecting Water Supply ............................ 8

Ice Servuce............................................... 10

OF CONTENTS

Controls ................................................... 10

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ......... 11

Care and Cleamng .................................... 12

Before you Call......................................... 14

Major Apphance Warranty ......................... 15

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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

_t_This isthe 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 indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

Doors

Q 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

1/4" (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

Haker

[] 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

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result 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

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or

maintenance information which is important but

not hazard-related.

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.

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.

away yourrefrigerator/freezer=Beforeyou throwold

• Remove doors.

• Leave shelves in

place so children

ma.y,not easily climb

insloe.

• Have refrigerant

removed by a

tclualified service

echnidan.

These guidelines must be followed to ensure

that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will

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

isequipped 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 [nterrupter (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.

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 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

Power

3-prong grounded plug

To avoid personal injury or property damage,

handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves

may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or

......exposed to sudden temperatur e change.............................

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.

]:fyou 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.

ThisUse&CareGuideprovidesgeneraloperating

instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigerator

onlyasinstructedinthisUse&CareGuide.Before

startingtherefrigerator,followtheseimportant

firststeps.

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.

To level your

refrigerator:

1. Remove

toe grille.

2. Use fiat-

blade

screwdriver

or 3/8"

socket

wrench to

adjust front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to

adjust leveling screws.

• 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.

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so

the doors close freely when opened halfway.

The refrigerator should slope 1/4"to 1/2"from

front to back. Then level the refrigerator from

side-to-side.

Installation

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

refngerator. 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 3/8inch

Back 1 inch

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

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.

I Raise

Adjustable Front Roller (some models)

Raise

Stationary Front Roller with Leveling Screw

(some models)

ToolsNecessary:

_sTM Head

TOp Hinge

over Rear

Screw

Bottom __

Hinge

Screw

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.

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 3/8"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. Hove 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.

Cover

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Door Door

Washer

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