Frigidaire PLHS269ZDBP, PLHS269ZDBA, FRS6R5ESB7, FRS6R5ESB5, FRS6R5ESB2 Owner’s Manual

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Dispenser ................ 10 =15 Food Storage
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Normal O_ Sounds.. 17
Care & Cleaning ......... 18 =19
Warranty ...................... 20
Espa5ol ........... 25
Before You Call
Solutions to
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CongratuIations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products, inc. 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 SAVETHESE 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.
Pmeaserecord your modem and seriam numbers below for
future reference.This information is found on the serial
plate tocated inside the refrigerator compartment.
Model Number: Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Questions?
1-800-944-9044
(United States)
1-800-265-8352
(Canada)
or visit our web site at ww_',frigidaire, com
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OALL 1-800-944-9044
To Enjoy These Benefits:
Total freedom from repair bills so unexpected repairs won't upset your budget,
Fast, convenient toll-free service isjust a
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experts, Quick access to genuine repJacement
parts so you can rest assured your
refrigerator is repaired with the proper
components,
Please attach sales receipt here for future reference.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL IN THE PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD INCLUDED WITH YOUR
REFRIGERATOR.
FORYOURSAFETY ,, Donotstoreorusegasoline,orotherflammableHquidsin
thevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.Readproduct labelsforwarningsregardingflammabilityandother
hazards.
,, Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof
explosivefumes.
,, Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomaticice
maker.
,, RemovealIstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescancause
severecuts,andalsodestroyfinishesiftheycomein
contactwithotherappliancesorfurniture. CHILDSAFETY Destroyorrecyclethecarton,plasticbags,andanyexterior
wrappingmateriatimmediatelyaftertherefrigeratoris unpacked.ChildrenshouldNEVERusetheseitemstoplay. Cartonscoveredwithrugs,bedspreads,plasticsheetsor stretchwrapmaybecomeairtightchambers,andcanquickly
causesuffocation. PROPERDISPOSALOFYOURREFRIGERATOROR
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 wilI 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.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION ,, The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated
115 Volt, 60 Nz,, AC onmy 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 p_ug.
,, 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 pulI 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 walI switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor
(GFI) circuit.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: o Remove doors.
_, Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside. ,, Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.
3=prorlg g_suaded P!ug
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for
your model. Use the refrigerator onIy as instructed in this Use &
Care Manuai. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
LOCATION
o Choose a ptace that is near a grounded electrical outleL
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
o If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight
and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat
SOUrCeS,
. The refrigerator must be instaIIed 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
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
To Remove Toe Grille:
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 Cabinet the free tabs and pulI forward again until the
second set of tabs are free. Continue this Grille / _-_.,
process until all tabs . j_; are free and the toe __ _
grille can be removed. (See graphic at top of
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LEVELING
Ali four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor_
Your refrigerator is equipped with adiustabie front rollers to help level your unit. Toensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4" (6 ram), front to back.
ToLevel Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille, (See "To Remove Toe Gri//e',)
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench to adjust front rollers.
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
Toinstall Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and 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 Ieft 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 al! tabs are snapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.
I Raise
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Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on atl four sides.
To Connect Water Supply Line To lee 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 Iine 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 inch). 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 suppiy line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2_/2turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not
vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water suppiy 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 (side mounted) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "t" position. (rear mounted)
Before lnstafling The Water Supply Line, You Will Need: ,, Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,
and Phillips TM screwdriver
,, Access to a household cold water Iine with water pressure
between 30 and 100 psi.
,, A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 ram) OD, copper
tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you wilI 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 Iine 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.
Plastic Water Tubieg
to Ice Maker
I_ Fill Tube
-ousehold water suppl_
(Include enough tubing _nIoos to allow
rnowng retngerator out fox cleaning.,
water he
Water Valve
Valve Inbt
valve
ToolsNecessor.
Ph _s neuu Wrench
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: if it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow
these steps to remove the doors.
Hinge
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TO DmSOONNEOT
I. Press outer r qg agaF_st face
remove IUDe
TO OO_t ....
insert t
push until matk touches face of fitthg
NOTE
1. Disconnect electrical supply.
2. Open botf aoors, then remove _oe grille. 3, Close doors.
To Remove Refrigerator Door:
1 Remove _op hinge cover screw on refrigerator door _nd remove cover.
2. Trace around hinge with soft lead oenciI. This wilI make it easier to realign doors wnen they are reelaced.
3. Remove ICe hinge ana ift refrigerator door off bottom singe pin. Set door aside.
4. Remove eonom hinge, if necessary.
5. Reverse this :roceaure to reinstall refrigerator door.
To Remove Freezer Door:
1. Disconnect water Iine coming from ower hinge of freezer aoor at connection located under trent of freezer: Press ouler nng against face of fitting, then pull to
remove tube.
2. Remove top hinge cover screw on lreezer door and remove cover.
3. Disconnect wrong harness conneclor plug at ton htnge: D_aceyour thumbs on flat sides of each connector ane Dena both Earts eacK and forth, then with firm grasp, pull both Dleces apart.
4. Trace around hinge wlth soft earl pencil. This wiI make _teas_er to realign doors wnen they are reDIaced.
5. Remove _cs hinge allowing wrong harness _o Dull through hinge and lift freezer door off st bottom hinge Din Lay door dowr flat to avoid k_nkIng water line.
6. Remove eo_-comhinge, if necessary.
7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.
When DOra doors save seen reinstalled, connect water line by inserting tube and push until mark loucnes face of fitting, replace _oe gnlle and ptug in electrical power
cord. Turn both _empera_ure comro_s to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.
Door Bin
RceContainer
Pica Shelf
Wire Bhelf
Small items
Door Bin
Wire Shelf
Door Bin
Small Basket
LB_e Basket
Door Bin
Large Basket
Door Bin
COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, aliow the refrigerator to operate
with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food=
Dai_ Door
Door Bin
Witte Rack
Door Bin
Meat Keeper
and Cover 8pi((Safe"_
Fixed She(f Door Din
EggTray
Speciam Item
Rack fa(mBottle
Retainer
Snugger
Crisper Pan
and Cover
Fixed Door Bin
Factory Setting fa¢tof7 Settlng
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT , After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed= Adjust
temperatures gradually; move the knob insmall
increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize, , For cotder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder= , For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Co_d=
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=
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE
if Fresh Food Compartment (s Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder.
ff Fresh Food Compartment EsToo Cold Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Cold.
ff Freezer Compartment EsToo Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.
ff Freezer Compartment EsToo Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold,
* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To O,
Freezer co.T.o_ Fresh food
Refrigerator & Freezer Controls
(Features may vary according to modeL)
MODELS) This shelf is attached to the
freezer wall beside the ice dispenser container. This
convenient area allows for storage of pizza and other tall
items placed vertically between the ice dispenser container and
the freezer wall. ICE CREAM SHELF (SOME
[_ODELS) This shelf attaches to the top of
the ice dispenser container. It allows storage of both round and rectangular cartons of your
favorite ice cream.
TmP-UP SHELF (SOME MODELS)
A Tip-Up shelf in the freezer section atlows tall items to be
easily stored.
Pizza Shelf
Ice Cream Shelf
CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual
needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all foe& Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigeraton
To adjust cantilever shelves:
Lift front edge up.
Pull shelf out.
Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wail bracket. Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock
into position.
* Spih'Safe7;_glass shelves (some models) catch and hold
accidental spills. In some models, the * SpiflSafe TM shelves slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning. The shelves slide out independently of their mounting brackets. Just pull the
front of the shelf forward. Shelves can be extended as far as the stopper will allow but are not removable from their mountinc
brackets.
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ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to
suit individual needs_
To move door bins
1. Lift bin straight up.
2. Remove bin.
3. Place bin in desired position.
4. Lower bin onto supports until locked in place.
Cantilever Glass Shelf
Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf
DOOR STORAGE
Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of
jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be quickly
selected. Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallon-
sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers. Some bins are adiustable for maximum storage
capacity. The dairy compartment, which is warmer than the general food
storage section, is intended for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter.
Tilt Out
AdjustabJeDoor Bin
*WhiteWestinghouse - SpHUFreeTM
Fixed Door Bin
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