FRIGIDAIRE Refrigerator User Manual

W e l c o m e . ' . ' v : . : 7. 2
Safety-ìnstryctio'ns.			.. 3		A
Installation	Includes	Connecting	i		0

íce Maker To Water Supply............4 - 5

Door.flemwal'-

Instructions"

Features at a Glance
Temperature Controls	...., 8 - 9
Looking Inside..........	10-12	m

Automatic Ice and Water

Dispenser. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 3 - 1 7

Food Storage

& Energy Sa¥ing Tips ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 18

	Normal Operating Sounds		19	(«•))
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	Care & Cleaning		,20- 21
	Warranty ■ ■ ■ ■ . .	■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 2
E s p a ñ o l . . . . . . . . . . .	2 7
	Before Yoy Call
	Solutions to
	Common Problems...	■ ■	2 3 - 2 6

REÁD AND SA¥E THESE INSTRUCTIONS	P/N 241553001 (0804)

& CongmtulMions:

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 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.

'NOTEcUse only soap and waterto clean serial plate.'............

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Model Number: ____________________________________

Serial Number: ____________________________________

Purchase Date:_____________________________________

Questions?

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(United States)

1-866-213-9397

(Canada)

Of visit our web site a t www. frigidaire, com

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.' .here forfuture reference.

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

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ik WARNING		Please. Read All .Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator.'.

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 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 with. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR 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 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.

	. These Guidelines Must Be Foliowe'd To 'Ensure^That Safety.;M.echariisms In This ^ R.efrigerator.
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	.......................................................................................................................................'Will Operate'Properly.''

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.

»Ifthepowercord is damaged, it should be replaced bythe 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.

IMPORTANT: /Pressing.'the '.On/Off 'button,on.the /control pa.nel .(at t.he.top. of the fresh.food compartment) "disables,yo.ur.refrigerator’scooli.ng 'system, but,does /n,ot,,discorinect power to„';ligh,ts,„'an,d pther electrical ■ components.To turn ,offpowerto your refrigerator you ■,.m.u,s,t,unplug the power.cord from the .wall outlet. ■■..'

Grounding type wall recept■■faclde

Do not, under

any circumstances, cot, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with ' ' ■

3-prong grounded plug

A CAUTION

o " ImtaHation':

This Owner’s Guide 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

Dp'Not install theirefrigerator. where ■ the temperature will drop belowS5°F,(13°C) or rise-,

.above -110“F (43°C). The..compressor will oot .be able ■to .maintain proper iemp.erature.s..inside 'the

	refrigerator. ........■			■■ ^ v-. ■■■	.. ■' ■ "■.
	i^CAUTION		Do Not block		the .toe grille on the
' lower.!ront of your				refrigerator.	Sufficient air.circulation

• is .'essen.tial .fo.r the -proper-operation-of y.our-

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

' NOTE: ff your refrigerator i.s„plaqed.with th.e door hinge. ' ■-side-against a .wall,;you may.have to'.allow .■additional.::' space so.the.doorcanbe.opened..wider. . . . . . . .

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 until it snaps in place. Continue this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

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 closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4” (6 mm), front to back.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1.Remove toe grille. (See ‘To Remove Toe Grille”.)

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

'NOTE: The.refrigerato.r d.oors are designed to shut by ■

'themselves within a 20 degree openiiig. - ■■. ■:■ ■..:...........				/.'
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Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four sides.

InstallationConnecting Ice Maker To'Water Supply

A	WARNING	.To avoid,electric shock, which can, cause .death or severe personal injury, disconnectthe.refrigerator-
	from, electrical power before connecting a.water,supply line, to the refrigerator.		. . . . . . .	■	.	. . ■
ikCAUTION		.To Avoid .Property Damage:.
		..Copp.ertubing is recomm.6nd6d.for the water supply.line. Water supply tubing made of t4”plasti.c is not
'. recpmmencl.ed since,'i.t.greatl.y..in.crea.ses the potential for water leaks.			Manufacturer will.not b.e	responsible
	"■'■"for any damage If plastic tubin.g is used for suppiy line. ■■■■':"'■■■ ■■■■■:.■.■.■"'■■.'■■.'■■■■■,:"■■.'■ ,■■■.■,■ ■ ■							■
	:■•■ '.DO NOT install.water supply tubing in areas, whe.re temperatures fail below freezing 'V. ■ ■ '. .				■■■.,■",; ■
	.. ■■ .-Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener, can damage the ice maker. If		.the ice maker is connected		to	soft ■
-':,■ '■■ water,.ensure.thatthe.softener.is maintained an.d working properly.. ■-..................			■■-'■■ ■■■■■■ '■ ■ '	■- ■ '■.■'■ ■
	.IMPMTA.NT:'Ensure that your.water su.pply-li.ne connections comply-with all local plumbing codes. ■■■■■■ ' '....................					'

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

•BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips™ screwdriver

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

•A water supply line made of VA 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).

*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.

'(NOTErWater.iine kit number.5303917950, availabl..e..from..yoLir-appliance dealer at additional, cost, ..contains 25. feet (7.6..'' ■'meters) of-inch -O.D copp.er. tubing, a s.addle.type shutoff valve .(nonpiercing),' (2) 14 .inch brass compression nuts, (2) 'ferrules/sleeves,'and instructions for installing a water supply line. ■■■......... ■..■..■...■■■■.■■.■-.".■.. -....■ ■■.■■,■■.

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.

Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of

refrigerator as shown.

7.Coil excess water supply line (about 214 turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

9.Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. Make sure ice maker power switch is turned On (See page 14 for location of power switch).

IMPORTANT:''[tta.kes,apprpximately, 24 hours forthe ice makerto'begi.n producing ice. Air in new-plumbing lines may ■cause .ice-maker to cycle .two or three times before .'makirig a. full tray of ice. New plumbing .'may.'cause ice to be discolored or have poor flavor. Discard ice made.during the first 24 hours.....................................................................................

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TO DISCONNECT

1 Press outer sleeve . toward connector

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:2 Pyll to remove tybe

TO CONNECT

. Insert tube and push until f toucbes face of connector

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors.

JMPORTANT:,..Before you begin, remove electrical powercordfrom wall. ' T ■outlet, ;B.ernpye any-food from door shelves/- ■' .

1.Disconnect electrical supply.

2.Open both doors, then remove toe grille (see page 4 to learn how).

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.

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 lift freezer door off of bottom hinge pin. Lay door down flat to 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 inserting tube and pushing until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power cord.

'■Features. At A: Glance:

Fixed -

Door Bin

Ice Container -

Shelf -

Shelf-

Half Basket -

Fixed -

Door Bin

Large Basket-

Fixed

Door Bin-

Large Basket-

Freezer and Refrigerator

Controls

Ice Cream Shelf-

Ice Maker -

№

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p ^ = - —

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Fixed	t
Door Bin~

SpillSafe™

'Sliding Shelf

-Water Filter

(Locafion varies by modei)

Toe Grille

Features may vary according to model

CAUTION:

Do Not Remove

Magnet Behind

Dairy

Compartment

Dairy

Compartment

Wine Rack

Door Bin

SpillSafe™

Sliding Shelf

Door Bin

Special Item

Rack

Meat Keeper

and Cover

Tall Bottle

Retainer

Door Bin

Crisper Pan

and Cover

Fixed

Door Bin

■ ■ Temperature. ''Contm'is

COOL DOWN PERIOD

To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 6 hours before loading it with food.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

NOTE:.-When changing co.ntroJsettings,''wait.24 hours before.making additional adjustments.. - 1 - ' '

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After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Make your adjustments small and gradual; allowing time for temperatures to change and stabilize. Refer to the adjacent guidelines for temperature settings.

The range of possible settings is 1 through 9, with 9 being the coldest.

Both the Freezer and Fresh Food compartments are preset at the factory to 5, the midpoint temperature setting.

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ftteut
Flmm;	Warmer.
Cn/Ofi \	Allow 24 hn for
	9 ¡3 folded

To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the Warmer or Colder button closest to the display. The first time you press the button, the display shows the last setting you entered. Each press of the button after that increments the setting by one.

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

Temperature Adjustment Guide

Adjust Fresh Food control one number

If Fresh Food compartment Is too warm

higher by pressing the Colder button.

Adjust Fresh Food control one number

If Fresh .Food compartment Is too cold

lower by pressing the Warmer button.

Adjust Freezer control one number higher

If Freezer compartment is too warm

by pressing the Colder button.

Adjust Freezer control one number lower

If Freezer compartment Is too cold

by pressing the Warmer button.

IF THE TEMPERATURE

DISPLAYS FLASH...

If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing, it may indicate that the control system has detetcted a performance problem. Call your Frigidaire 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.