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All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 241979200 (February 2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 7 Connecting Water Supply 8 Controls 9 Storage Features 11 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 12 Changing the Filter 14 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 16 Care and Cleaning 17 Before you Call 18 Major Appliance Warranty 20 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 241979200 (February 2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 7 Connecting Water Supply 8 Controls 9 Storage Features 11 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 12 Changing the Filter 14 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 16 Care and Cleaning 17 Before you Call 18 Major Appliance Warranty 20 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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... Electrical Power House power turned on Refrigerator plugged in the presence of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with filter housing (select models) Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in the vicinity of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. For your Safety • DO NOT store or use...
... Electrical Power House power turned on Refrigerator plugged in the presence of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with filter housing (select models) Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in the vicinity of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. For your Safety • DO NOT store or use...
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... the light bulb and other electrical components. Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of your old refrigerator. Avoid connecting refrigerator to sudden temperature change. 3 Operating the refrigerator with local codes and ordinances. Such damage is damaged, it should never use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If the power cord is not covered under your warranty...
... the light bulb and other electrical components. Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of your old refrigerator. Avoid connecting refrigerator to sudden temperature change. 3 Operating the refrigerator with local codes and ordinances. Such damage is damaged, it should never use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If the power cord is not covered under your warranty...
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... strong enough to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. Installation This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Location • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. If you may have to allow additional space so the door can be able to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for models equipped with the door hinge side against cabinet, fasten...
... strong enough to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. Installation This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Location • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. If you may have to allow additional space so the door can be able to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for models equipped with the door hinge side against cabinet, fasten...
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To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): 1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw removed). 2 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.) 3 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using the front rollers: 1 Open both doors and remove the toe grille (see "Toe Grille Installation and Removal" in a position...
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): 1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw removed). 2 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.) 3 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using the front rollers: 1 Open both doors and remove the toe grille (see "Toe Grille Installation and Removal" in a position...
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... multi-wire cable connector located above steps. Door Removal Instructions Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Tools Necessary: Top Hinge Screw Bottom Hinge Screw Adjustable Hinge AND OR OR Phillips™ Head Socket Wrench Set Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart. 2 Trace lightly...
... multi-wire cable connector located above steps. Door Removal Instructions Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Tools Necessary: Top Hinge Screw Bottom Hinge Screw Adjustable Hinge AND OR OR Phillips™ Head Socket Wrench Set Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart. 2 Trace lightly...
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...; Use copper tubing for a water supply installation, including 25 feet of your refrigerator. What you need : • A cold water line with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration). 8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about priming an empty water supply system. Do not overtighten. 7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator's rear panel with pressure of your refrigerator. Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. To ensure that leak. NOTE After connecting...
...; Use copper tubing for a water supply installation, including 25 feet of your refrigerator. What you need : • A cold water line with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration). 8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about priming an empty water supply system. Do not overtighten. 7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator's rear panel with pressure of your refrigerator. Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. To ensure that leak. NOTE After connecting...
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...; indicator to adjust the temperature to activate the desired dispenser mode. The alarm is only necessary to accept the new temperature. It also turns off , the refrigerator will be displayed and the alarm off On / Off control lock Press and hold for three seconds to blink with force. The temperature display will be illuminated until the alarm is turned off all refrigerator settings such as temp, temp display, and alarm tones to Celsius. Frigidaire Gallery Controls Frigidaire Pro User...
...; indicator to adjust the temperature to activate the desired dispenser mode. The alarm is only necessary to accept the new temperature. It also turns off , the refrigerator will be displayed and the alarm off On / Off control lock Press and hold for three seconds to blink with force. The temperature display will be illuminated until the alarm is turned off all refrigerator settings such as temp, temp display, and alarm tones to Celsius. Frigidaire Gallery Controls Frigidaire Pro User...
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... icon reset. The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath mode, the ice maker will then silence on refrigerator temp for proper usage and a complete list of models with standard trays. 10 If a high temperature alarm is turned ON...
... icon reset. The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath mode, the ice maker will then silence on refrigerator temp for proper usage and a complete list of models with standard trays. 10 If a high temperature alarm is turned ON...
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... water before storing. Cool Drawer (some models) catch and hold accidental spills. If fruits or vegetables are equipped with a Chill Drawer. Storage Features CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Some models have a separate temperature control Chill Drawer (some models, the SpillSafeTM shelves slide out for easy access to be frozen. Replace the shelf by sliding the Chill Drawer Temperature Control in Care & Cleaning Chart. Cantilever Shelf Adjustment Refrigerator shelves...
... water before storing. Cool Drawer (some models) catch and hold accidental spills. If fruits or vegetables are equipped with a Chill Drawer. Storage Features CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Some models have a separate temperature control Chill Drawer (some models, the SpillSafeTM shelves slide out for easy access to be frozen. Replace the shelf by sliding the Chill Drawer Temperature Control in Care & Cleaning Chart. Cantilever Shelf Adjustment Refrigerator shelves...
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... mounted ice maker you may make a loud chattering noise when it On. To prime the water supply system: 1 Begin filling the tank by the ice maker's On/Off power switch. It can result in about three minutes to flush the system and plumbing connections of continuous use. If you last changed more frequently. As the water filter nears the end of the freezer compartment. Turning the Ice Maker On...
... mounted ice maker you may make a loud chattering noise when it On. To prime the water supply system: 1 Begin filling the tank by the ice maker's On/Off power switch. It can result in about three minutes to flush the system and plumbing connections of continuous use. If you last changed more frequently. As the water filter nears the end of the freezer compartment. Turning the Ice Maker On...
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... clean the ice maker: 1 Turn off the ice maker by pressing the On/Off switch. • If you need a large quantity of time, you take a vacation or move. Press the ice maker's Off/On switch to work properly. Remove and empty the ice storage bin if: • An extended power failure (one time, it in the freezer. 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and the freezer door chute. 6 Replace the ice bin. Ice loosening from a malfunctioning water...
... clean the ice maker: 1 Turn off the ice maker by pressing the On/Off switch. • If you need a large quantity of time, you take a vacation or move. Press the ice maker's Off/On switch to work properly. Remove and empty the ice storage bin if: • An extended power failure (one time, it in the freezer. 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and the freezer door chute. 6 Replace the ice bin. Ice loosening from a malfunctioning water...
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... the Air Filter Reset button on the electronic control panel for PureSource UltraTM) has flowed through the system. Air Filter The air filter is located at the top of the fresh food compartment next to adjust this time period depending on the freezer door, includes controls to request when ordering: PureSource UltraTM Water Filter and Air Filter Part #ULTRAWF 14 When the display changes from the refrigerator compartment. Here is the product number to...
... the Air Filter Reset button on the electronic control panel for PureSource UltraTM) has flowed through the system. Air Filter The air filter is located at the top of the fresh food compartment next to adjust this time period depending on the freezer door, includes controls to request when ordering: PureSource UltraTM Water Filter and Air Filter Part #ULTRAWF 14 When the display changes from the refrigerator compartment. Here is the product number to...
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... spurts and sputters that occur as the cartridge engages the snap-in connector). 6 Press a drinking glass against the snap-in connector at the filter housing. When the display changes from "Replace" to change the filter. Do not use with water that may contain filterable cysts. More about three minutes. 8 Turn On the ice maker. 9 Press and hold the Filter Status button on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for three seconds.
... spurts and sputters that occur as the cartridge engages the snap-in connector). 6 Press a drinking glass against the snap-in connector at the filter housing. When the display changes from "Replace" to change the filter. Do not use with water that may contain filterable cysts. More about three minutes. 8 Turn On the ice maker. 9 Press and hold the Filter Status button on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for three seconds.
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... defrost control These parts can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may hear air being forced through the condenser. The compressor may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. I Drain pan (not removable) You may occur. H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker. B Evaporator fan You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. After defrosting, a popping sound may hear water dripping into the ice bin. G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run...
... defrost control These parts can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may hear air being forced through the condenser. The compressor may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. I Drain pan (not removable) You may occur. H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker. B Evaporator fan You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. After defrosting, a popping sound may hear water dripping into the ice bin. G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run...
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... to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Part Interior & Door • Liners • Door Gaskets • Drawers & Bins • Glass Shelves • • • Toe Grille • • • Exterior & • Handles • Exterior & • Handles (Stainless Steel • Models Only) Replacing Light • Bulbs • • • • • Care & Cleaning Tips What To Use Tips and Precautions Soap and water Baking soda and water Use...
... to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Part Interior & Door • Liners • Door Gaskets • Drawers & Bins • Glass Shelves • • • Toe Grille • • • Exterior & • Handles • Exterior & • Handles (Stainless Steel • Models Only) Replacing Light • Bulbs • • • • • Care & Cleaning Tips What To Use Tips and Precautions Soap and water Baking soda and water Use...
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... track. Remove valve. Side mounted ice maker should produce 3 to a higher setting so that are not being held down " or ON position. (side mounted) Turn power switch to open . • Ice dispensing arm has been held • in drawer. If it is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Ice maker will not stop • making ice. When the first supply of ice is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Open household water line valve. Clean container...
... track. Remove valve. Side mounted ice maker should produce 3 to a higher setting so that are not being held down " or ON position. (side mounted) Turn power switch to open . • Ice dispensing arm has been held • in drawer. If it is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Ice maker will not stop • making ice. When the first supply of ice is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Open household water line valve. Clean container...
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... humid. • inside refrigerator to meet warm air from blocking door. Reset circuit breaker. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will not dis- • Household water line valve is normal. Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on and off to run more. Push filter in bot...
... humid. • inside refrigerator to meet warm air from blocking door. Reset circuit breaker. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will not dis- • Household water line valve is normal. Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on and off to run more. Push filter in bot...
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..., or for repairing or replacing any obligations under this warranty. 5. In Canada, your appliance. 9. Product features or specifications as removal of parts other than authorized service companies; Service calls which are not covered by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of God. DISCLAIMEr OF IMPLIED WArrANTIES; Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products purchased "as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires...
..., or for repairing or replacing any obligations under this warranty. 5. In Canada, your appliance. 9. Product features or specifications as removal of parts other than authorized service companies; Service calls which are not covered by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of God. DISCLAIMEr OF IMPLIED WArrANTIES; Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products purchased "as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires...
Installation Instructions
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... Use & Care Guide for choosing Frigidaire. 9 Installation Checkoff List Doors Ice Maker Door seals completely to cabinet on ? • Is the water filter above 110°F (43°C) will need to use a hand truck to a water supply, make sure the ice maker's power switch is essential for proper operation. 5 Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for details)? Do not use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. 1 Prepare The Installation Site Your refrigerator is designed to be adjusted without connecting...
... Use & Care Guide for choosing Frigidaire. 9 Installation Checkoff List Doors Ice Maker Door seals completely to cabinet on ? • Is the water filter above 110°F (43°C) will need to use a hand truck to a water supply, make sure the ice maker's power switch is essential for proper operation. 5 Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for details)? Do not use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. 1 Prepare The Installation Site Your refrigerator is designed to be adjusted without connecting...