Frigidaire PLT219WJSM0, PLT219WJKM0, PLT189WJSM3, PLT189WJSM2, PLT189WJSM0 Owner’s Manual

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

Water Dispenser & ice Service ......... 7

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights. 8

Care and Cleaning ............................. 11

Warranty ............................................. 12

Before you Call .................................. 13

FORYOUR 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 presense 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.

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 OFYOUR REFRIGERATOR OR
FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation

are not problems of the past.
Junked or abondoned

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.

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.

any circumstances,
cut_ remove,
or bypass the

grounding prong.

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ELECTRICAL iNFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated
115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord
of the appliance is equipped 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. Do not use an extension cord or

adapter plug.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should 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 to a Ground Fault Interruptor
(GFI) circuit.

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This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating

instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as
instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the

refrigerator, 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

DOOR OPENING

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to
a counter when removing food.

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.

To LeveiYour Refrigerator: J

1. Remove toe grille.
Use flat-blade

2.

or 3/8" socket wrench to
adjust front rollers. Use

adjustable wrench to
adjust leveling screws.

Installation Clearances

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

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

WATER DISPENSER DRIP TRAY

The drip tray for your
refrigerator's water dispenser

comes from the factory detached.

Its removal also allows easy ....

cleaning. To install the drip tray,
fit it into the bottom of the

dispenser bay and snap into
place.

Raise

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

ToConnectWaterSupplyLineTo 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 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 line into water valve inlet as far as it
will go (1Ainch). 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 2Y2 turns) 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).

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 30 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.

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