Frigidaire PLHS269ZDBJ, GLHS68EGPW9, GLHS68EGPB9, GLHS68EGB9, GLHS37EHSB4 Owner’s Manual

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PN:241856000(April2007)

mmportant Safety hstructions ............. 2

hstaHation ............................................ 3

Connecting Water Supply .................... 4

Door Remova_ mnstructions .................. 5

Mechanica_ Temperature Controls ...... 6

E_ectronic Temperature Controls ........ 6

Automatic race& Water Dispenser ....... 9

Norma_ Operating Sounds & Sights °°°14

Care and C_eaning ................................ 15

Warranty ................................................ 16

Before you Call ..................................... 17

Features at a G_ance ............................ 21

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 al! 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 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.

electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directiy into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle

must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a quaiified eiectrician. Avoid

connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFb circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug,

,, If the power cord is damaged, it shouId be replaced by an

authorized service technician to prevent any risk.

,, Never unpIug 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

repIacing 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

walI switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.

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 "iust a few days." if you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please

follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents=

Before you throw away your omdrefrigerator/freezer:

,, Remove doors= ,, Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside=

,, Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

o The refrigerator must be pmugged ir_to its owr_

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz,, 15 Amp, AC onBy emectrica_

outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a

three-prong grounding plug for your protection against

ThisUse&CareManualprovidesgeneraloperating

instructionsforyourmode!.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas

instructedinthisUse&CareManual.Beforestartingthe

refrigerator,followtheseimportant first steps,

LOCATION

o Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet,

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

o 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.

INSTALLATION

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Chock both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four sides.

Installation Clearances

o Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

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

DOOR OPENING

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.

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 ensure proper door seal and assist door dosing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4"(6 mm), front to back.

ToLevel Your Refr@erator:

1. Remove toe grille. (See '_o Remove Toe Grille".)

2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench to adjust front rollers.

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 suppiy at shutoff 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 Iine into water valve inlet as far as it will go (X inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and

finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another hatf turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

6. With steei clamp and screw, secure water suppiy line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

7. CoiI excess water supply line (about 21_2turns) 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 (side mounted) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the '1"

Position , rear mounted,.

Plastic Water Tubing

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Before/nstaMng The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

,, Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

and Phillips TM 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 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.

Water Valve

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Lower

Hinge

Tools Necessary:

3/8" Fixed

Wrench

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: tf it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these

steps to remove the doors.

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: (some models)

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:

1 Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. (some models) 2 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

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

aside.

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

To remove the freezer door:

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

the connector firmly and pull apart.

2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover. (some models) 3 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

4 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The connector

releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

5 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it. 6 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.

Screws

remove tube

push until mark touches face of fitting

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

Hinge

COOLDOWNPERmOD Toensuresafefoodstorage,allowtherefrigeratortooperatewiththedoorsclosedforatleast8to12hoursbeforeloadingitwith

food.

REFRIGERATOR&FREEZERCONTROLS

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 Comder. o For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.

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.

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Freezer _o_ Fresh Food

Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

(Features may, vary according to model.)

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control S_ight_yTowards CoJder,

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too CoUd Turn Fresh Food Control S_ight_yTowards Cold

If Freezer Compartment UsToo Warm Turn Freezer Control Sffght_y Towards CoUrier.

If Freezer Compartment UsToo Cold Turn Freezer Control Sffght_y Towards CoUd

* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To 0

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE Toensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors ciosed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside_During

this cooling 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 panet 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.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

To adjust 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=

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

Numeric Display

Freezer

Temperature Display (2-Digit)

Freezer Fresh Food

Fresh

Food

IF TE[_.._PERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH...

If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing, it may indicate that the contro! system has detected a

performance problem= CaII your service representative, who can interpret the flashing message=

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=

Temperature Adjustment Guide

if Fresh Food compartment is toQ warm Adjust Fresh Food control one degree

if Fresh Food compartment is too Cotd Adjust Fresh Food control one degree

if Freezer compartment is too warm Adjustby pressingFreezerDownC°ntr°l(Colder)°nedegreebutton.Colder

if Freezer compartment istoo cold AdjUStbypressingFreezertheC°ntr°lup(Cold)°nedegreebutton,warmer

colder by pressing Down (Colder) button.

warmer by pressing the Up (Cold) button.

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