Frigidaire PLRS267ZAB7, PLHS280ZAB3, PLHS237ZAB4, GS23HSZBW0, GS23HSZBQ0 Owner’s Manual

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perature Controls ....... 8

Espa_ol ........... 26

Looking Inside .......... 9- 11

Automatic Ice and Water

Dispenser ................ 12 - 16

Food Storage

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

Normal Operating Sounds.. 18

Care & Cleaning ......... 19 - 20

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

Before You Call

Solutions to

CommonProblems.............. 22 - 25

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N240389306(0205)

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. Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains

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 inthis 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.

Questions?

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(Canada)

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To Enjoy These Benefits:

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:

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 attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

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

FORYOURSAFETY

• Donotstoreorusegasoline,orotherflammableliquids inthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.Read productlabelsforwarningsregardingflammabilityand

otherhazards.

• Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof explosivefumes.

• Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomaticice maker.

• Removeallstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescancause severecuts,andalsodestroyfinishesiftheycomein contactwithotherappliancesorfurniture.

CHILDSAFETY Destroyorrecyclethecarton,plasticbags,andanyexterior

wrappingmaterialimmediatelyafterthe refrigeratoris unpacked.ChildrenshouldNEVERusetheseitemstoplay. Cartonscoveredwithrugs,bedspreads,plasticsheetsor stretchwrapmaybecomeairtightchambers,andcanquickly

causesuffocation.

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." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator orfreezer, please

follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

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.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

ded icated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord ofthe appliance isequipped with a three-prong grounding plugfor your protectionagainst electrical shock hazards. Itmust be plugged directly intoa properlygrounded three-prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• Immediately repair or replace any power cordthat becomes frayed or damaged.

• Never unplugthe refrigerator by pullingon the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacleto prevent damaging the powercord.

• Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected ifthe 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 intoan outlet controlled by a wall switch or pullcord to preventthe refrigerator from being

turned offaccidentally.

• Avoid connectingrefrigeratorto a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit.

ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificoperatinginstructions foryourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthis

Use&CareManual.Beforestartingtherefrigerator,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.

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

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.

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and Cabinet 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 untilitsnaps in place. Continue this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

LEVELING

Allfour comers ofyour refrigeratormust restfirmlyon a solidfloor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollersto help levelyourunit.Toensure properdoor sealand assist doorclosing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4"(6 mm), front to back.

ToLevel YourRefrigerator:

1. Removetoe grille. (See '3-0Remove ToeGnlle".)

2_ Useflat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socketwrench to adjust

front rollers.

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 be sure seals touch cabinet on allfour sides.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi.

• Awater supply line made of 1/_inch (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).

• Ashutoff 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 intosink 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 will go (1/_inch). 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 2V2turns) 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. Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).

Tools Necessary:

Phillips" head

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To Remove 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 pull through hinge and liftfreezer door offof bottom hinge pin.Lay door down flat toavoid kinkingwater 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 inserting tube and push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power

cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

Freezer and Refrigerator SpillSafe TM

Controls Shelf

Ice Cream

Door Bin

Ice Container

Pizza Shelf

Wire Shelf

Small Items

Door Bin

Wire Shelf

Door Bin

Small Basket

Large Basket

Door Bin

Ice

Water Filter

Dairy Door

Door Bin

Wine Rack

Door Bin Meat Keeper

and Cover SpillSafe'"

Fixed Shelf Door Bin

Egg Tray

Special Item

Rack

Tall Bottle

Retainer

-- Snugger

Large Basket

Door Bin

Crisper Pan and Cover

Fixed Door Bin

Toe Grille

Features may vary according to model

COOLDOWN PERIOD Toensure safe food storage, allowthe refrigerator tooperate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading

itwith food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

temperatures gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

For coldertemperatures, turn the knobtowards Colder.

io fter 24 hours,adjust the controls as needed. Adjust

Forwarmertemperatures,turnthe knobtowardsWarmer.

maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the

refrigeratorand freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.

Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

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 SlightlyTowards Colder.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control SlightlyTowards Cold.

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

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