Gibson GRU17B2JW5, GRU17B2JW4, GRU17B2JW2, GRU17B2JW1, FRU17B2JW5 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S GUIDE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PIN216771000 (0009)

Record Serial/Model Numbers ........... 2

Safety ................................................. 2-3

First Steps .......................................... 4-5

Energy Saving Tips ............................ 5

Setting the Temperature Control ......... 5

Refrigerator Features ......................... 5

Care and Cleaning .............................. 6

Service Information (Canada) ............. 6

Warranty (United States) ..................... 7

Warranty (Canada) .............................. 8

Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 9-10

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in
this guide. 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.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided

below. The serial plate is located on the upper left wall

inside the refrigerator.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS REFRIGERATOR.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings.

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• Destroy 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.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a

very dangerous attraction to children.

• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

ModelandSerial

NumberPlate

Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded.

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

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entrapment. Child entrapment and

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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 TH ROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove
doors.

• Leave shelves in
place so children

may not easily
climb inside.

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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety

mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator will

operate properly,

• Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt,
60 Hz,, AC only electric outlet, The power cord ofthe

appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding

plug for your protection against 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 voltage varies by 10% or more, performance of your

refrigerator may be affected. Operating refrigerator with
insufficient power can damage the compressor.

• To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off
accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled

by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.

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OTHER PRECAUTIONS

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the cord.
Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from

the receptacle.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before
cleaning and before replacing a light bulb.

NOTE: Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light
bulb or other electrical components.

• Do not operate refrigerator in the presence of explosive

fumes.

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electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from the power cord.

Groundingtype

wall receptacle

Avoid fire hazard or

J Do not, under any

circumstances,
cut, remove,

or bypass the
grounding prong.

Powersupply
cordwith 3-prong
groundingplug

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ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificoperatinginstructions
foryourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthis
Owner'sGuide.Beforestartingtherefrigerator,follow
theseimportantfirst steps.

INSTALLATION

Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
For the most efficient operation, the refrigerator should

be located where surrounding temperatures will not drop
below 10° F (-12 ° C) or exceed 110° F (43° C). The
Freeze Control Feature is designed to automatically
maintain the selected interior refrigerator temperature

within these boundaries.

Allow space around the unit for good air circulation.

Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the
refrigerator for adequate circulation.

3" (75mm)

To Level Your Refrigerator:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a
carpenter's level to level the refrigerator from front-to-back.
Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, V2bubble higher, so

that the door closes easily when left halfway open.

Plastic
Leveling Feet

Crating
Screw

Discard "llle_(4)_Cmting Screws
And (2) Wood Bases

Unpacking and Leveling

Installation

NOTE: The exterior walls of the refrigerator may become

quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from
the inside. Temperatures as much as 30 ° F warmer than

room temperature can be expected. For this reason it is
particularly important in hotter climates to allow enough

space for air circulation around your refrigerator.

LEVELING

CLEANING

Wash any removable parts of the refrigerator interior, and
exterior with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry.

Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments,

which can scratch the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be

removed with a mixture of warm water and mild deter-
gent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape
already removed. Do notremove the serialplate.

IFI_[IT_,_I JlII(el i_I To allow door to
closeand seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front
ofshelves.

The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly
on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator. NOTE: It is Very Important for
your refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. If
the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door

may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing

cooling, frost, or moisture problems.

Shelf Front

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DOOR REMOVAL

Ifdoor must be removed to fit through narrow doorways:

1. Gently lay refrigerator on its back, on a throw rug or
blanket.

2. Remove the base panel by unscrewing two screws
from front of base panel.

3. At the top of the cabinet, lift up plastic hinge cover, and
fold back. (Figure 1)

4. Use a Phillips® screwdriver to loosen and retighten
the screws on the top hinge to ensure a secure
assembly, and prevent hinge slippage.

5. Remove the top hinge from cabinet, and lift door off

lower hinge pin.

6. After door is removed, remove the two screws from the

bottom hinge.

7. To replace door, reverse above order.

Screws

Top

Hinge

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing
them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on moisture

build-up inside the unit.

• Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings.

Remove as many items as needed at one time and
close the door as soon as possible.

COOL DOWN PERIOD

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the refrigerator to
cool down completely. The refrigerator will run continuously

for the first several hours.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The temperature control is located inside the refrigerator. The
temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food

storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is
adjustable to provide a range oftemperatures for your
personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature is desired, turn

the temperature control knob toward COLDEST and allow

several hoursfor temperatures to stabilizebetween adjustments.

Plastic

Hinge Cover

Refrigerator Door Adjustments

Figure 1

Install the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room,

out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or

registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-
producing appliances such as a range, oven or

dishwasher.

Level the refrigerator so the doors close tightly.

Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air
vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer
and use more energy. Shelves should not be lined with
aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners

interfere with cold air circulation, making the refrigerator

less efficient, which could cause food spoilage.

INTERIOR LIGHT

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened.
To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to

OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb
with a bulb of the same wattage.

ADJUSTABLE INTERIOR SHELVES

Multi-position
adjustable interior

shelves can be
moved to any

position for larger or
smaller packages.

The shipping

spacers that
stabilize the shelves

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for shipping should

be removed and
discarded.

Adjustable Interior Shelves

AUTOMATIC FREEZE CONTROL

The Freeze Control Feature will maintain proper interior

refrigerator temperature even when the refrigerator is
placed in an area where the surrounding temperature drops
down to 10° F (-12 ° C).

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CLEANING THE INSIDE

Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator with a solution of
two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres)
warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the
sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or
any electrical parts.

Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution

mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Rinse
and dry. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes,
abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do

not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE

To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few

simple checks before calling for service. Common occur-
rences and their solutions can be found in the Avoid

Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instruc-

tions in this manual.

If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for
service. Insist on factory service by an authorized
FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot.

FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE

All Frigidaire appliances are backed by FRIGIDAIRE PARTS
AND SERVICE, one of Canada's largest parts and service

networks.

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid deter-
gent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Replace parts and food.

If leaving the refrigerator

door open while on vacation, make
certain that children cannot get into the

refrigerator and become entrapped.

VACATION AND MOVING TiPS
Vacations:

ifthe refrigerator will not be used for several months:

• Remove all food and unplug the power cord.

• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.

• Leave the refrigerator door open slightly, blocking itopen

if necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.

Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow these guide-

lines to prevent damage:

• Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

• Remove foods and clean the refrigerator.

• Secure all loose items by taping them securely in place

to prevent damage.

• In the moving vehicle, secure refrigerator in an upright

position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of
refrigerator with a blanket, or similar item.

The Frigidaire reputation means you can enjoy complete

professional service from one of our hundreds of trained

technicians across the country.

FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE

7075 Ordan Drive
Mississauga, Ontario

L5T 1K6

Place the name, address and telephone number of your
service depot in the spaces below.

Product and feature specifications as described or
illustrated are subject to change without notice.

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