Tappan REFRIGERATOR User Manual

P/N 218947500 (9904)

Product Registration

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The information contained in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this refrigerator in the spaces provided below. These numbers are found on the serial plate located on the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment.

Spanish Owner's Guides Frigidaire Home Products P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917

Contents

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

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator/Freezer

Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not

problems of the past.

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous - even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow instructions below to help prevent accidents. BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:

• Take off doors.

• Leave shelves in

place, so children may not easily climb inside.

Model No. __________________________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________________________

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown left) should be filled in completely, signed and returned to the Frigidaire Company.

2 Product Registration 3 Important Safety Instructions

3 For Your Safety 3 Child Safety 3 Electrical Information 3 Other Precautions

4 First Steps

4 Location 4 Installation 4 Door Opening 4 Leveling 4 Cleaning

5 Energy Saving Ideas 5 Setting the Controls

5 Cool Down Period 5 Refrigerator Control 5 Freezer Control

6 Fresh Food Storage 7-8 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 9-10 Care and Cleaning

10 Inside 10 Outside 10 Replacing the Light Bulb 9-10 Vacation and Moving Tips

1 1 Removing the Handles and Doors 12-15 Avoid Service Checklist 1 5 Normal Operating Sounds 1 6 Warranty 17 Service Information Canada 1 8 Warranty (Canada)

Important Safety Instructions

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.

Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from power cord.

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers that can quickly cause suffocation.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and ruin 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 door of any appliance that is not in use,

even if it is being discarded.

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 electrical outlet. The power cord of the 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 AN ADAPTER PLUG.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may be affected. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty. If you suspect your voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

• To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

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

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power 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 control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power to the light bulb or other electrical components.

• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker.

Other Precautions

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

• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker.

First Steps

This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide. Before starting refrigerator,

follow these important first steps:

Location

Install refrigerator:

• near a grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• out of direct sunlight and away from range, dishwasher, or other heat sources, if possible.

• on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• where a water supply is available for automatic ice maker.

Installation

• Do not install refrigerator where temperature will drop below 60°F (15°C), or rise above 110°F (43°C). Compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures.

• In a recessed installation, allow an extra 1/2 inch (10-15 mm) on each side for ease of installation.

• If the hinge side of the unit will be placed against a wall, allow a 1-3/4 inch (44 mm) space between wall and refrigerator to permit proper door swing.

Door Opening

For best use of drawers and freezer basket, refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be opened about 135°.

ROLLER ADJUSTING

BOLT

Adjusting Front Rollers

Replacing Toe Grill

Leveling

• Refrigerator must be leveled with all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Keep cabinet as low as possible for stability.

Never adjust cabinet rollers so front

is lower than rear.

• To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator and freezer doors. Remove toe grill by pulling it straight out. Adjust rollers by turning each roller adjusting bolt with an adjustable wrench, a socket wrench, or a nutdriver until refrigerator is level and stable. Rear rollers are not adjustable.

• Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet evenly on all four sides.

• If freezer door is higher than refrigerator door, raise right corner and/or lower left corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• If refrigerator door is higher than freezer door, raise left corner and/or lower right corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• To replace toe grill: Line up tabs with holes, and push grill straight on.

Cleaning

• Wash the inside, all removable parts, and the outside 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 that can scratch appliance surface, when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape or energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch glue with sticky side of tape already removed.

• DO NOT REMOVE SERIAL PLATE.

Energy Saving Ideas

• Install the refrigerator in the most cool part of the room, out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heatproducing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently.

• Level the refrigerator so the doors close tightly.

• Refer to this Owner's Guide for the suggested refrigerator settings.

• Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more efficiently. See Outside in the "Care and Cleaning" section.

• 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.

• 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.

Setting the Controls

Refrigerator Control

Freezer Control

Cool Down Period

To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading with food.

Refrigerator Control

• The refrigerator control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period of 24 hours.

• After 24 hours, adjust the control as needed. For colder temperatures, turn the dial a notch toward COLDEST. For warmer temperatures, turn the dial a notch toward COLD. Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time.

Freezer Control

• The freezer control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period of 24 hours.

Note: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

Turning the freezer control may change temperatures in both compartments. For example, if the freezer control is turned to a colder setting, the refrigerator control may have to be adjusted to a warmer one. Turning the refrigerator control will change only the refrigerator temperature.

Freezer Control

IMPORTANT: If the freezer control is turned to OFF, cooling stops in both compartments.

You may hear the "Frost Free" system working. A fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation and maintenance of proper cooling temperatures, do not block cold air vents with food items. Water draining into the defrost water pan and hissing sounds are normal during the automatic "Frost Free" cycle.

Fresh Food Storage

Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting shelves, remove all food. The shipping clips which stabilize the shelves for shipping may be removed and discarded.

Remove Shipping Clips

To adjust the cantilever shelves

(shelves supported at the rear of the refrigerator), lift the back of the shelf up and out. Replace shelf by inserting hooks at rear into slots. Lower and lock into position. Some models have

Spillfree

 glass shelves,

which catch and hold accidental spills.

Door Storage

Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles and cans. Items used often are available for quick selection.

The door bins can be moved to suit individual needs. Remove bins by lifting straight up. Place bins in the desired position and lower over the supports.

The Dairy compartment is warmer than the general food storage section and is intended for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter.

Crisper

The Crisper drawer, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, is for storing fruits and vegetables. Most produce should be washed in clear water and drained before placing in this drawer. Items with strong odors or high moisture should be wrapped before storing.

The Humidity Control (some models) allows you to adjust the humidity within the Crisper drawer. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables which keep best in high humidity. Leafy vegetables, however, keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on HIGHER, or in a drawer without a Humidity Control. This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content.

HIGHER

VEGETABLES

Humidity Control

Chilled Air Control

LOWER

HUMIDITYCONTROL

FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES

FRUITS

Tall Storage Compartment

Meat Keeper

The Meat Keeper is located at the bottom of the refrigerator. The temperature in this compartment can be made colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment by sliding the Chilled Air Control knob within the COLDEST or COLD range. Meat will be partially frozen and may be kept fresh longer than if stored on a refrigerator shelf.

Before placing items in the Meat Keeper, follow these steps to keep the meat fresh:

1. Carefully handle meat with clean hands and always keep the compartment

clean.

2. Store meat in its original wrapper. If necessary, overwrap in plastic wrap or foil

to prevent drying. Wrap fish tightly to prevent odor transfer to other foods.

3. If spoilage ever occurs, disinfect the compartment with liquid chlorine bleach

following label directions. Then rinse with a solution of baking soda and water. Rinse with clear water and dry.

Freezer Basket

A slide-out wire basket (some models have two) hangs below the bottom freezer shelf. This basket provides easy access to frozen food packages.

Tall Storage Compartment (some models)

A shelf is attached to the freezer wall just below the ice server. This allows for convenient storage of tall items placed vertically between the ice server and the freezer wall.

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