Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) MRT18DNGZ1, MRT18DNGY1, MRT18DNGW1, MRT18DNGD1 Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERATOR

P/N 218656300F (9809)

Product Registration

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 space provided below. These numbers are found on the serial plate located on the top left wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Model No. __________________________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________________________

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Frigidaire, or, in Canada, Frigidaire Canada.

Contents

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

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

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 Temperatures 5 Energy Saver Switch 5 Moisture

6 Fresh Food Storage 7 -8 Care and Cleaning

7 Inside 7 Outside 7 Replacing the Light Bulb 8 Vacation and Moving Tips

8 Automatic Ice Maker

8 Ice Maker Tips

8-10 Reversible Door Instructions 11-13 Avoid Service Checklist 13 Normal Operating Sounds 14 Warranty (United States) 15 Service Information (Canada) 16 Warranty (Canada)

Important Safety

Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.

Instructions

Proper Disposal of

Your Refrigerator/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.

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

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.

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 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 the 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.

• The 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 3-prong

grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded 3-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.

Other Precautions

• 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.

• If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, avoid contact with any moving parts.

First Steps

3" AIR SPACE

1/2"

Clearance

Proper air circulation and leveling will ensure efficient operation.

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

• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 60°F

(15°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures.

• Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 1 inch (25 mm)

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space behind and a 3 inch (75 mm) space above the refrigerator for adequate circulation.

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

ease of installation.

• For best circulation, elevate the unit 1 inch (25 mm) from the floor, especially

if the floor is carpeted.

Door Opening

The doors should open to allow easy access to a counter when removing food.

• Do not position the refrigerator so you have to walk around the refrigerator doors.

• Reverse the doors if necessary. See "Reversible Door Instructions."

Adjusting Screw-type Levelers (some models)

Exposed bolt (some models)

Leveling

All four corners of refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Some models are equipped with adjustable screw-type levelers. Others are equipped with rollers. If your refrigerator did not come with rollers, they can be purchased from your dealer.

• To adjust screw-type levelers (some models): Tip the cabinet back slightly,

and raise adjusting bolts as needed.

• To adjust the front rollers (some models): Use a screwdriver, 3/8" socket

wrench, or nutdriver to adjust rollers as shown.

RAISE THE FRONT of cabinet enough so doors will close freely when opened halfway. Level cabinet side to side.

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 which can scratch the

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 the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.

Sunken bolt (some models)

Energy Saving Ideas

• Locate 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 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

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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 and Freezer Controls

• To start out, set control dials to the midpoint for a trial period of 24 hours.

Temperatures

• After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures one number at a time. For colder temperatures, turn the dial toward COLDEST.

For warmer temperatures, turn the dial toward COLD. The temperature will increase or decrease, but not necessarily by 1, 2, or 3 degrees.

An adjustment made to one compartment may require an adjustment to the other.

• Turning the refrigerator control will change the temperature in BOTH

compartments. If the refrigerator control is turned to OFF, cooling

stops in both compartments.

• Turning the freezer control will change only the temperature in the freezer

compartment.

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.

Energy Saver

Energy Saver Switch (some models)

If your refrigerator is equipped with an Energy Saver Switch, keep it set on ENERGY SAVER for lowest energy usage.

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Moisture

During humid weather, or if moisture appears on the cabinet between the doors, set switch to REDUCE EXTERIOR MOISTURE. A heater will warm the surface and allow moisture to evaporate.

Fresh Food Storage

Sliding Shelf

Shelves

Your

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Some refrigerator shelves are easily adjustable to suit individual needs. Some models have sliding shelves, others have cantilever shelves, or both. Before adjusting shelves, remove all food. The shipping clips, which stabilize the shelves for shipping, may be removed and discarded.

Adjustments:

To adjust sliding shelves,

front edge up and pull out. Replace on any pair of rails by reversing this procedure.

To adjust cantilever shelves

back of the shelf up and out. Replace shelf by inserting hooks at rear into wall bracket. Lower and lock into position.

glass shelves (some models) catch and hold accidental spills.

remove by pulling forward to the stop position, then lift the

(shelves supported at the rear of the refrigerator), lift the

Cantilever Shelf

Combination Cantilever/Sliding Shelf with

Plastic Clip

To adjust combination cantilever/sliding shelves,

out of rear wall bracket. Then flex plastic clip towards center of refrigerator and pull shelf straight out. Replace shelf by sliding plastic clip past side wall support. Then lock hooks at rear into wall bracket. Note: Plastic clip will automatically fit secure against side wall.

remove shelf by lifting hooks up and

Door Storage

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

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

Some models have adjustable door bins which can be moved to suit individual needs. To move the bins, remove by lifting straight up. Place the bin in the desired position and lower over supports.

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Crispers (some models)

The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture should be wrapped before storing.

Deli Drawer (some models)

Some models are equipped with a deli drawer for storage of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items.

Trivet (some models)

Adjustable Air Flow Control (some models)

Trivet (some models)

Some models are equipped with a trivet, which allows easy access to meat packages

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and other items.

Meat Keeper (some models)

The temperature in the Meat Keeper can be made colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment by using the adjustable air flow control. Foods can be partially frozen and kept fresh longer than if stored on a refrigerator shelf. Before placing food in the Meat Keeper, follow these steps:

1. Carefully handle food items with clean hands and always keep drawer clean.

2. Store meat or fish in the original wrapper. If necessary, overwrap in plastic wrap or foil to prevent drying.

3. If food spoilage occurs, disinfect the drawer with liquid chlorine bleach following

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label directions. Wash with a solution of baking soda and water. Rinse with water and dry.

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