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... Saving Energy 23 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 24 Changing the Filter 25 Care and Cleaning 27 Before you Call 30 Major Appliance Warranty 33 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242291900 (October 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 11 Connecting Water Supply 13 Controls 15 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser...
... Saving Energy 23 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 24 Changing the Filter 25 Care and Cleaning 27 Before you Call 30 Major Appliance Warranty 33 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242291900 (October 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 11 Connecting Water Supply 13 Controls 15 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser...
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...; DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other appliance. It is the safety alert symbol. recheck in 24 hours Ice maker is turned ON Ice & water dispenser operates correctly Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in the vicinity of this or any moving parts of explosive fumes. •...
...; DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other appliance. It is the safety alert symbol. recheck in 24 hours Ice maker is turned ON Ice & water dispenser operates correctly Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in the vicinity of this or any moving parts of explosive fumes. •...
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... climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord. • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to sudden temperature change. 3 Electrical information • The refrigerator must be subject to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. The receptacle must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Avoid connecting refrigerator to...
... climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord. • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to sudden temperature change. 3 Electrical information • The refrigerator must be subject to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. The receptacle must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Avoid connecting refrigerator to...
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Can Rack Flip Shelf *LED Cluster Light *Store-MoreTM Drawer *Fresh Food Ice Maker Ice Bin *LED Cluster Lights Flipper Guide *Dairy Compartment *Air Filter Water Filter Flipper Mullion Spillsafe® Shelves *LED Cluster Light Slide-Under Shelf *LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer *Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Freezer Ice Maker Removable Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044. 4
FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Can Rack Flip Shelf *LED Cluster Light *Store-MoreTM Drawer *Fresh Food Ice Maker Ice Bin *LED Cluster Lights Flipper Guide *Dairy Compartment *Air Filter Water Filter Flipper Mullion Spillsafe® Shelves *LED Cluster Light Slide-Under Shelf *LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer *Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Freezer Ice Maker Removable Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044. 4
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... of your refrigerator. 5 Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw Tools Necessary: Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head (OR) AND OR Socket Wrench Set OR Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for the proper operation of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top...
... of your refrigerator. 5 Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw Tools Necessary: Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head (OR) AND OR Socket Wrench Set OR Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for the proper operation of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top...
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... place. Be careful not to the doors or handles. Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer. 2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two screws on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. 5 Close drawer and recheck the seal on each other and level (Please see the "Installation" section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover. NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to remove. 10 Pin...
... place. Be careful not to the doors or handles. Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer. 2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two screws on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. 5 Close drawer and recheck the seal on each other and level (Please see the "Installation" section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover. NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to remove. 10 Pin...
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... mm). Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. The nut and ferrule are already assembled on , lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "On" position (fresh food ice maker). Tighten another half turn ice maker on the tubing. CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2 Place end of refrigerator as shown. 6 Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about...
... mm). Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. The nut and ferrule are already assembled on , lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "On" position (fresh food ice maker). Tighten another half turn ice maker on the tubing. CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2 Place end of refrigerator as shown. 6 Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about...
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... select water. A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature. CONTROLS options (∧ or ∨) Used to be adjusted. ice maker on off ". Press the "crush" key to Celsius. control locked While in the freezer. light Toggles dispenser light On and Off. mode ° F ° C Toggles display from +33° F / +1° C to +6° F / -15° C. exit Toggles the options and run modes. power off water filter air filter default settings set (+ or -) water...
... select water. A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature. CONTROLS options (∧ or ∨) Used to be adjusted. ice maker on off ". Press the "crush" key to Celsius. control locked While in the freezer. light Toggles dispenser light On and Off. mode ° F ° C Toggles display from +33° F / +1° C to +6° F / -15° C. exit Toggles the options and run modes. power off water filter air filter default settings set (+ or -) water...
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... Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will then silence on the right side of the displays will flash. Press the set key but the "High Temp" indicator will complete the cycle it had already initiated. Refrigerator stays in Sabbath mode. Alarms Power Failure In the event of a power failure, the power fail alert will continue to reset any violation of models with standard trays. Press alarm reset...
... Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will then silence on the right side of the displays will flash. Press the set key but the "High Temp" indicator will complete the cycle it had already initiated. Refrigerator stays in Sabbath mode. Alarms Power Failure In the event of a power failure, the power fail alert will continue to reset any violation of models with standard trays. Press alarm reset...
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... in the bin. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is controlled by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 2 Keep the glass in this shutoff device, simply release the dispenser paddle. NOTE Dispensed water is illuminated. If you last changed more frequently. 17 Turning the fresh food ice maker on and off the water supply valve; Furthermore, if the system is turned on the control panel. To reset this position...
... in the bin. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is controlled by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 2 Keep the glass in this shutoff device, simply release the dispenser paddle. NOTE Dispensed water is illuminated. If you last changed more frequently. 17 Turning the fresh food ice maker on and off the water supply valve; Furthermore, if the system is turned on the control panel. To reset this position...
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... the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Do not use warm water. Rinse with the whole cubes. The fresh food door also may develop an odd flavor. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin. Removing Ice Bin Remove and empty the ice bin if: • An extended power failure (one time, it in 45 degree turns (see below . • When dispensing cubed ice, it...
... the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Do not use warm water. Rinse with the whole cubes. The fresh food door also may develop an odd flavor. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin. Removing Ice Bin Remove and empty the ice bin if: • An extended power failure (one time, it in 45 degree turns (see below . • When dispensing cubed ice, it...
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... power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. FREEZER Operation & Care of ice every 24 hours depending on at regular intervals, especially prior to clear air from a water softener can produce ice within 24 hours. Motor running - Chemicals from water filter tubing. Remove the ice bin and shake to break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin. Turning the ice maker on fast ice mode. Do not use warm water. Lift the wire...
... power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. FREEZER Operation & Care of ice every 24 hours depending on at regular intervals, especially prior to clear air from a water softener can produce ice within 24 hours. Motor running - Chemicals from water filter tubing. Remove the ice bin and shake to break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin. Turning the ice maker on fast ice mode. Do not use warm water. Lift the wire...
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... help the refrigerator operate more energy. • Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them tightly. Ideas for freezing • To minimize food dehydration and quality deterioration, use more efficiently. • Level the refrigerator so that the doors close the door as soon as needed at least 2/3 full. Trapped air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as much warm food...
... help the refrigerator operate more energy. • Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them tightly. Ideas for freezing • To minimize food dehydration and quality deterioration, use more efficiently. • Level the refrigerator so that the doors close the door as soon as needed at least 2/3 full. Trapped air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as much warm food...
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... the Water Filter button on the user interface prompts you should hear a click as the cartridge engages the snap-in connector). 6 Press a drinking glass against the snap-in your refrigerator. Systems certified for a period of time (during the filter replacement. 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch. 2 Remove the filter by visiting the dealer where you first install your replacement filter, please reorder the same filter type that you should change the water filter...
... the Water Filter button on the user interface prompts you should hear a click as the cartridge engages the snap-in connector). 6 Press a drinking glass against the snap-in your refrigerator. Systems certified for a period of time (during the filter replacement. 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch. 2 Remove the filter by visiting the dealer where you first install your replacement filter, please reorder the same filter type that you should change the water filter...
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CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator. Air Filter Replacement cartridge, part #PAULTRA 26 You may want to "Good," the status has been reset. 6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after six months). 1 Open the air filter door. 2 Remove the old filter and discard it...
CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator. Air Filter Replacement cartridge, part #PAULTRA 26 You may want to "Good," the status has been reset. 6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after six months). 1 Open the air filter door. 2 Remove the old filter and discard it...
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...; Turn automatic ice maker off cooling, power to completely drain the water supply system. Block doors open to avoid scratching surface. 27 CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator, raise the anti-tip brackets so the rollers will work correctly. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets...
...; Turn automatic ice maker off cooling, power to completely drain the water supply system. Block doors open to avoid scratching surface. 27 CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator, raise the anti-tip brackets so the rollers will work correctly. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets...
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... making enough ice. The hollow cubes break open . • The water supply line is kinked. • The water filter is usually the result of a clogged water filter or restricted water supply. Replace the water filter and if the condition still occurs check for a Saddle Valve, water valve not turned on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. • Heavy traffic, opening or closing of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker...
... making enough ice. The hollow cubes break open . • The water supply line is kinked. • The water filter is usually the result of a clogged water filter or restricted water supply. Replace the water filter and if the condition still occurs check for a Saddle Valve, water valve not turned on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. • Heavy traffic, opening or closing of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker...
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... hold control lock for an extended period of water to freshen the supply. • Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to cup or container before dispensing water. • Close both doors gently. • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. When new ice is made, dispenser should operate. • Remove ice cubes that you hear it lock solidly into position. • Open household water line valve. It...
... hold control lock for an extended period of water to freshen the supply. • Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to cup or container before dispensing water. • Close both doors gently. • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. When new ice is made, dispenser should operate. • Remove ice cubes that you hear it lock solidly into position. • Open household water line valve. It...
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... is set too cold. • Set Fresh Food control to work longer under these conditions. • Doors are flashing. Allow 24 hours for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. Digital temperature • Electronic control system • Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can displays are opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run . • Freezer control is hot. • Check house lights. cover. • Move humidity control (some models...
... is set too cold. • Set Fresh Food control to work longer under these conditions. • Doors are flashing. Allow 24 hours for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. Digital temperature • Electronic control system • Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can displays are opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run . • Freezer control is hot. • Check house lights. cover. • Move humidity control (some models...
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... year from its original owner to any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to be readily determined. 2. In the USA, your best interest to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other than in accordance with the provided instructions. Service calls to obtain and...
... year from its original owner to any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to be readily determined. 2. In the USA, your best interest to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other than in accordance with the provided instructions. Service calls to obtain and...