Frigidaire PLHS269ZCB4, PLHS269ZCB3, PLHS269ZCB0, GS23HSZCC4, GS23HSZCC2 Owner’s Manual

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Controls ....... 8

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Espahol ........... 26

Looking Inside .......... 9

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Automatic Ice and Water

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Dispenser ................ 12

Food Storage

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& Energy Saving Tips ....... 17

Normal Operating Sounds.. 18

Care & Cleaning ......... 19

Warranty ...................... 21

Before You Call

Solutions to

Common Problems.............. 22 - 25

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N240389311(0303)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Home Products 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.

Questions?

1-800-944-9044

(United States)

Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. Itcontains

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 SAVE THESE 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.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for

future reference. This information is found on the serial
plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

1-866-213-9397

(Canada)

Extend Your Warranty Protection

With An

Extended Service Contract

CALL 1-800-944-9044

To Enjoy These Benefits:

Total freedom from repair bills so
unexpected repairs won't upset your
budget.

Fast, convenient toll-free service is just
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.

Please complete and mail in the Product
Registration Card included with your

refrigerator.

Please attach sales receiot

here for future reference.

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FORYOURSAFETY

• Donotstoreorusegasoline,orotherflammableliquids
inthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.Read
productlabelsforwarningsregardingflammabilityand

otherhazards.

• Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof
explosivefumes.

• Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomaticice
maker.

• Removeallstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescancause
severecuts,andalsodestroyfinishesiftheycomein
contactwithotherappliancesorfurniture.

CHILD SAFETY

Destroyorrecyclethecarton,plasticbags,andanyexterior
wrappingmaterialimmediatelyafterthe refrigeratoris
unpacked.ChildrenshouldNEVERusetheseitemstoplay
with.Cartonscoveredwithrugs,bedspreads,plasticsheets
orstretchwrapmaybecomeairtightchambers,andcan
quicklycausesuffocation.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past.

Junked orabandoned refrigerators
or freezers are still dangerous -

even if they will sit for "just a few
days." Ifyou are getting rid of your

old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to

help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerated freezer:

• Remove doors.

• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet.
The power cord ofthe 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.

De net use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• Ifthe power cord is damaged, itshould 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 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 outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.

• Avoid connecting refrigerator toa Ground Fault Interrupter

(GFI) circuit.

ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificoperatinginstructions

foryourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthis
Use&CareManual.Beforestartingtherefrigerator,follow

these important first steps.

LOCATION

• Choose a place that isnear 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 afloor 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

Installation Clearances

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

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"

DOOR OPENING

To Install 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 left side

of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb
and push toe grille forward until itsnaps in place. Continue
this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe
grille is secured to refrigerator.

LEVELING

Allfourcomers of your refrigeratormust restfirmlyon a solidfloor.
Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help
levelyour unit.Toensureproper door seal and assistdoor closing,

the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4"(6 mm), front toback.

ToLevel YourRefrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille.(See "q'oRemove ToeGrille".)

2. Use flat-bladescrewdriver or3/8"socket wrench toadjust
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

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 the free tabs and pull forward again until the
second set of tabs are free. Continue this process until
all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed. (See
graphic at top of page in right column.)

3. Check both doors to besure seals touch cabinet on all four
sides.

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Before Installing 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 20 and 100 psi.

• A water supply line made of 1Ainch (6.4 mm) 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.

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 supply at shut

off 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 line into water valve inlet as far as it wilt go (_Ainch).
Slide ferrule (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 line to rear panel of

refrigerator as shown.

7. Coil excess water supply 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 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 (see ice maker front cover for
ON/OFF position of arm).

Tools Necessary:

3/8"
F_ed

Wrench

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

flit is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow
these steps toremove the doors.

1. Disconnect electrical supply.

2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3. Close doors.

To Remove Refrigerator Door:

1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

2. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign

...... doors when they are replaced.

3. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door
aside.

4. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

TORemove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection
located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then pull

to remove tube.

2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.

3. Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge: place your thumbs on
flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth, then with

firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.

4. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign

...... doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge, allowing wiring harness to pullthrough hinge and lift freezer
door off ofbottom hingepin. Laydoor down flatto avoid kinking water line.

6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water line by insertingtube and
push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug inelectrical power
cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

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Ice

Freezer end Refrigerator

Ice

Controls

SpillSafe'"

Shelf

Water Filter

Door

,rBin

Small Items

Largq

Largq

Meat Keeper
and Cover

Fixed Shelf

Special Item

Bottle

Retainer

and Cover

Door Bin

Toe Grllle

Features may vary according to model

COOL DOWN PERIOD
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before

loading it with food.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

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 Colder.

• 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.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder.

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Cold.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly TowardsColder.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly TowardsCold.

* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To O.

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