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

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perature Controls ....... 8

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

Automatic Ice and Water

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

Food Storage

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

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

Normal Operating Sounds.. 18

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

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

Before You Call

Solutions to

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

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.

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:

Questions?

1-800-944-9044

(United States)

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 receipt

here for future reference.

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.

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.)

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.

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).

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Tools Necessary:

Phillips" head

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.

Ice

Freezer and Refrigerator SpillSafe TM

Controls Shelf

Ice Cream

Water Filter

Door Bin

Ice Container

Pizza Shelf

Wire Shelf

Small Items

Door Bin

Wire Shelf

Door Bin

Small Basket

Large Basket

Door Bin

Large Basket

Door Bin

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

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

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

temperatures gradually: move the knob in small

increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

For coldertemperatures, turn the knobtowards Colder.

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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