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All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242291901 (December 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer 23 Features at a Glance 5 Storage Features 24 Installation 6 Storing Food and Saving Energy 28 Door Removal Instructions 10 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........29 Installing ... 30 Connecting Water Supply 16 Care and Cleaning 32 Controls 18 Before you Call 36 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 21 Major Appliance Warranty 40 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242291901 (December 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer 23 Features at a Glance 5 Storage Features 24 Installation 6 Storing Food and Saving Energy 28 Door Removal Instructions 10 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........29 Installing ... 30 Connecting Water Supply 16 Care and Cleaning 32 Controls 18 Before you Call 36 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 21 Major Appliance Warranty 40 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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...situation which 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 CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not ...other appliances or furniture. Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer drawer is level across the top Leveling Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼" (6 mm) front-to-back...
...situation which 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 CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not ...other appliances or furniture. Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer drawer is level across the top Leveling Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼" (6 mm) front-to-back...
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...CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous - If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is damaged, it should be subject to... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from being turned off power to your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight...
...CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous - If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is damaged, it should be subject to... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from being turned off power to your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight...
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Can Rack Flip Shelf *LED Cluster Light *StoreMoreTM Drawer *LED Cluster Lights Ice Bin *Fresh Food Ice Maker Flipper Guide *Dairy Water Compartment Filter *Air 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. 5
FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Can Rack Flip Shelf *LED Cluster Light *StoreMoreTM Drawer *LED Cluster Lights Ice Bin *Fresh Food Ice Maker Flipper Guide *Dairy Water Compartment Filter *Air 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. 5
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... hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be installed on the lower front of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for your refrigerator. The compressor...
... hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be installed on the lower front of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for your refrigerator. The compressor...
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...screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to rotate the drawer. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of freezer drawer. 2 If gasket is stable. 7 To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise. • The sides should align with their seals touching the ...in Slot on the gasket (A). Most of the cabinet must rest firmly on all four sides and that cabinet is not sealed, open freezer drawer. Open the drawer grabbing by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers. Be careful not to rotate. To raise: turn the...
...screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to rotate the drawer. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of freezer drawer. 2 If gasket is stable. 7 To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise. • The sides should align with their seals touching the ...in Slot on the gasket (A). Most of the cabinet must rest firmly on all four sides and that cabinet is not sealed, open freezer drawer. Open the drawer grabbing by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers. Be careful not to rotate. To raise: turn the...
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... door's top hinges with a pencil. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see "Installation" section). 3 Remove any food from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift inside edge of the...
... door's top hinges with a pencil. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see "Installation" section). 3 Remove any food from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift inside edge of the...
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...up and out to rotate the drawer. Drawer Assembly Fully Extend Drawer Slides Pin Slot Cabinet 3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 4 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. 5... Close drawer and recheck the seal on each side are fully inserted into place. 12 Push Against Freezer Drawer Grab Drawer At Center From Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out 2 Reinstall four drawer screws (two per side), tighten down, and close drawer ...
...up and out to rotate the drawer. Drawer Assembly Fully Extend Drawer Slides Pin Slot Cabinet 3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 4 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. 5... Close drawer and recheck the seal on each side are fully inserted into place. 12 Push Against Freezer Drawer Grab Drawer At Center From Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out 2 Reinstall four drawer screws (two per side), tighten down, and close drawer ...
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... firmly against door, loosely tighten right Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench. INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed... extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 13 If this happens, tighten the set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 8 Return to freezer and refrigerator doors with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle. Opening the opposite door while tightening...
... firmly against door, loosely tighten right Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench. INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed... extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 13 If this happens, tighten the set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 8 Return to freezer and refrigerator doors with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle. Opening the opposite door while tightening...
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INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that ... left and right preinstalled handle mounts that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door. 5 Position freezer handle end over time or if it was installed improperly. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier. The door handle...
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that ... left and right preinstalled handle mounts that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door. 5 Position freezer handle end over time or if it was installed improperly. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier. The door handle...
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...CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with supplied Allen wrench. 9 Firmly tighten the inside Allen set screws. The door handle may loosen over time or... set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench until there is below the surface of the handle. INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed...
...CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with supplied Allen wrench. 9 Firmly tighten the inside Allen set screws. The door handle may loosen over time or... set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench until there is below the surface of the handle. INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed...
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..., this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is clear. 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 rear panel of water supply line into valve inlet and finger tighten compression...
..., this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is clear. 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 rear panel of water supply line into valve inlet and finger tighten compression...
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... the active feature. water filter Displays the current status of the air filter (Good, Order, or Replace). default settings While in the freezer. crush Press the "crush" key to the desired setting. 19 exit Toggles the options and run modes. The "Control Locked" indicator ...state, indicator will flash and an audible warning tone is dispensed. Control temperatures range from +33° F / +1° C to select cubed ice. freezer temp Allows the temperature set " key for three seconds to "Good", press and hold the "set (+ or -) Selects the current menu selection option. ...
... the active feature. water filter Displays the current status of the air filter (Good, Order, or Replace). default settings While in the freezer. crush Press the "crush" key to the desired setting. 19 exit Toggles the options and run modes. The "Control Locked" indicator ...state, indicator will flash and an audible warning tone is dispensed. Control temperatures range from +33° F / +1° C to select cubed ice. freezer temp Allows the temperature set " key for three seconds to "Good", press and hold the "set (+ or -) Selects the current menu selection option. ...
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...will continue to a door left open by pressing and holding both the "∨" and "+" for about two minutes. Door Ajar If the freezer or fresh food doors have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated. The ice cube compartment will... The Sabbath Mode is acknowledged. It must be turned off until the alarm is a feature that disables portions of the Sabbath/Holidays. Freezer Temp If the freezer temperature reaches 26° F or greater, the alarm will sound and the temperature will flash. Press alarm reset to reset any violation...
...will continue to a door left open by pressing and holding both the "∨" and "+" for about two minutes. Door Ajar If the freezer or fresh food doors have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated. The ice cube compartment will... The Sabbath Mode is acknowledged. It must be turned off until the alarm is a feature that disables portions of the Sabbath/Holidays. Freezer Temp If the freezer temperature reaches 26° F or greater, the alarm will sound and the temperature will flash. Press alarm reset to reset any violation...
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... damage the ice maker. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Ice dropping into the fresh food compartment. Ice cubes will not dispense ice. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser...
... damage the ice maker. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Ice dropping into the fresh food compartment. Ice cubes will not dispense ice. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser...
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.... Otherwise, the ice maker's fill valve may develop an odd flavor. Rinse with mild detergent. If the water supply to break up the ice. FREEZER Operation & Care of ice. Once ice maker begins making mode or 1½ days on . It can work properly, it attempts to turn off ... and carefully clean the ice bin with clean water. 4 Allow the ice bin to fill completely, then discard the first TWO FULL buckets of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is operating: - Wire Signal Arm Ice maker tips • If your refrigerator. Before replacing the ice ...
.... Otherwise, the ice maker's fill valve may develop an odd flavor. Rinse with mild detergent. If the water supply to break up the ice. FREEZER Operation & Care of ice. Once ice maker begins making mode or 1½ days on . It can work properly, it attempts to turn off ... and carefully clean the ice bin with clean water. 4 Allow the ice bin to fill completely, then discard the first TWO FULL buckets of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is operating: - Wire Signal Arm Ice maker tips • If your refrigerator. Before replacing the ice ...
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term storage of the fresh food compartment door, for short- To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from the retainer clips. Freezer Features (varies by pulling baskets out to Dairy Compartment be warmer than the open area and includes a lift-up cover and a...2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from basket. 2 Remove basket by model) Stabilizer Bar Basket Retainer Clips Two Freezer Baskets Basket Retainer Removing Lower Basket To reinstall lower basket, insert basket into retainer clips. STORAGE FEATURES Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment,...
term storage of the fresh food compartment door, for short- To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from the retainer clips. Freezer Features (varies by pulling baskets out to Dairy Compartment be warmer than the open area and includes a lift-up cover and a...2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from basket. 2 Remove basket by model) Stabilizer Bar Basket Retainer Clips Two Freezer Baskets Basket Retainer Removing Lower Basket To reinstall lower basket, insert basket into retainer clips. STORAGE FEATURES Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment,...
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..., which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight containers. Food storage • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or blocking cold air vents. Remove as many items... moisture content. Temperature settings • Refer to the "Controls" section for procedures on your newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be frozen. STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment ...
..., which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight containers. Food storage • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or blocking cold air vents. Remove as many items... moisture content. Temperature settings • Refer to the "Controls" section for procedures on your newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be frozen. STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment ...
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The following is a list of your freezer compartment is operating correctly. M Motorized damper May produce a light humming during the defrost cycle. B Evaporator fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser. ...
The following is a list of your freezer compartment is operating correctly. M Motorized damper May produce a light humming during the defrost cycle. B Evaporator fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser. ...
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... surface. 32 CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes...
... surface. 32 CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes...