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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 ... 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 ... 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
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... result in minor or moderate injury. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in death or serious injury. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in the presence ...Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Refrigerator plugged in the vicinity of this refrigerator. For your Safety • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please...
... result in minor or moderate injury. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in death or serious injury. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in the presence ...Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Refrigerator plugged in the vicinity of this refrigerator. For your Safety • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please...
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...electrical shock. • Performance may be plugged into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Before you are not problems of your old refrigerator. If you throw away your warranty. • Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a qualified technician. ... if the voltage varies by a qualified service technician. Such damage is not covered under any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is equipped with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any ...
...electrical shock. • Performance may be plugged into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Before you are not problems of your old refrigerator. If you throw away your warranty. • Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a qualified technician. ... if the voltage varies by a qualified service technician. Such damage is not covered under any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is equipped with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any ...
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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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... in a position where both can be positioned to allow additional space so the door can be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge...with an automatic ice maker. Do Not block the toe grille on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for models equipped with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow easy access ...
... in a position where both can be positioned to allow additional space so the door can be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge...with an automatic ice maker. Do Not block the toe grille on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for models equipped with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow easy access ...
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... careful not to rotate. To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise. 3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with each door. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of these conditions can raise or lower each other and be met by raising or lowering...
... careful not to rotate. To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise. 3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with each door. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of these conditions can raise or lower each other and be met by raising or lowering...
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... hinge should only be used after doors have been leveled with the lower hinge. INSTALLATION 5 Re-tighten screw. A Open Door 90 Degrees Bottom of the refrigerator door. Rotate Door Stop Re-tighten Screw Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. To adjust the door stop...
... hinge should only be used after doors have been leveled with the lower hinge. INSTALLATION 5 Re-tighten screw. A Open Door 90 Degrees Bottom of the refrigerator door. Rotate Door Stop Re-tighten Screw Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. To adjust the door stop...
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... continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull the tube away. NOTE Use care while pulling the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to be sure that you can remove the doors. Remove the two screws from hinge. Front Cover Screw Top... Screw Hinge Screws Two Wire Cables Leave Hinge With Door NOTE DO NOT remove the ground screw from the top hinge. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a pencil. DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If your...
... continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull the tube away. NOTE Use care while pulling the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to be sure that you can remove the doors. Remove the two screws from hinge. Front Cover Screw Top... Screw Hinge Screws Two Wire Cables Leave Hinge With Door NOTE DO NOT remove the ground screw from the top hinge. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a pencil. DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If your...
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... screws on right and left sides (two screws on the gasket (A). Install Screws (2) Each Side 3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Do Not Remove Other Screws Do Not Remove Other Screws...
... screws on right and left sides (two screws on the gasket (A). Install Screws (2) Each Side 3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Do Not Remove Other Screws Do Not Remove Other Screws...
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...the Allen screw makes installation easier. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 11 Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh... improperly. 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. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
...the Allen screw makes installation easier. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 11 Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh... improperly. 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. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
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... screw is no gaps. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. If this happens,... tighten the 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®...
... screw is no gaps. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. If this happens,... tighten the 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®...
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... for recommendations on your new refrigerator. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. Depending on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your local/state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing ... power before connecting a water supply line to www.frigidaire.com/store for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with all local plumbing codes. Please refer to the refrigerator. Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will...
... for recommendations on your new refrigerator. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. Depending on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your local/state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing ... power before connecting a water supply line to www.frigidaire.com/store for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with all local plumbing codes. Please refer to the refrigerator. Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will...
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... vibrate or wear against any connections that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is clear. Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. CONNECTING THE WATER .... 3 Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. 4 If you use copper tubing - To ensure that leak. 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9 To turn ice maker on the tubing. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line....
... vibrate or wear against any connections that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is clear. Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. CONNECTING THE WATER .... 3 Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. 4 If you use copper tubing - To ensure that leak. 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9 To turn ice maker on the tubing. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line....
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...rate for three seconds. Deactivates after 12 hours. In the "Ice Off" state, indicator will read "power off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to turn off and increases ice production in the default option, press and hold the "set key for three seconds to reset all dispenser... functions. refrigerator Allows the temperature set (+ or -) water cube crush Press and hold the "set -points to change any settings on off Toggles the temperature...
...rate for three seconds. Deactivates after 12 hours. In the "Ice Off" state, indicator will read "power off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to turn off and increases ice production in the default option, press and hold the "set key for three seconds to reset all dispenser... functions. refrigerator Allows the temperature set (+ or -) water cube crush Press and hold the "set -points to change any settings on off Toggles the temperature...
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... You can disable the alarm by a jammed ice cube, an alarm will illuminate until Sabbath Mode is being held open for health reasons. The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed , until the Sabbath mode is pressed to a door left open by pressing the set key to acknowledge... you first power on its controls in accordance with the buttons on the display. Other modes may also be deactivated with observance of the refrigerator and its own and a red high temperature icon will remain cold and new ice cubes can be illuminated. Freezer Temp If the freezer ...
... You can disable the alarm by a jammed ice cube, an alarm will illuminate until Sabbath Mode is being held open for health reasons. The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed , until the Sabbath mode is pressed to a door left open by pressing the set key to acknowledge... you first power on its controls in accordance with the buttons on the display. Other modes may also be deactivated with observance of the refrigerator and its own and a red high temperature icon will remain cold and new ice cubes can be illuminated. Freezer Temp If the freezer ...
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... the rear. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should not be changed your refrigerator. Poor quality household water may cause water filter to flush the system and plumbing connections of continuous use. It may take about 1½ minutes. 3 Continue... may be an indication of the dispenser. You must dispense some ice to cup or container before dispensing water. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is full.
... the rear. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should not be changed your refrigerator. Poor quality household water may cause water filter to flush the system and plumbing connections of continuous use. It may take about 1½ minutes. 3 Continue... may be an indication of the dispenser. You must dispense some ice to cup or container before dispensing water. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is full.
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.... To loosen stuck ice, use harsh or abrasive cleaners. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER (CONTINUED) Ice maker/dispenser tips • If your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer...icon for three seconds. • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes. • If you will not dispense ice. IMPORTANT When ...
.... To loosen stuck ice, use harsh or abrasive cleaners. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER (CONTINUED) Ice maker/dispenser tips • If your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer...icon for three seconds. • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes. • If you will not dispense ice. IMPORTANT When ...
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... hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Cleaning the ice maker CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to vacation or moving. 1 Turn off the ice maker by lifting/lowering the ice maker's wire signal arm. Clean the ice maker...the first time and in about three days. The ice maker produces approximately four 2.5 pounds of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is completely dry. 19 Rinse with clean water. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the ice bin to loosen the ...
... hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Cleaning the ice maker CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to vacation or moving. 1 Turn off the ice maker by lifting/lowering the ice maker's wire signal arm. Clean the ice maker...the first time and in about three days. The ice maker produces approximately four 2.5 pounds of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is completely dry. 19 Rinse with clean water. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the ice bin to loosen the ...
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Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that attach to sudden temperature change the position of the fresh food compartment. To change . Allow the glass shelves to stabilize ... fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelf features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of each compartment. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity.
Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that attach to sudden temperature change the position of the fresh food compartment. To change . Allow the glass shelves to stabilize ... fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelf features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of each compartment. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity.
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... 23 Trapped air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible. Ideas for saving energy Installation • Locate the refrigerator in crisper drawers, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods. • Wash items and remove excess water. ... purchases with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing. • Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed. Doing so causes the refrigerator to reduce door openings. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can ensure your newly purchased food designated for...
... 23 Trapped air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible. Ideas for saving energy Installation • Locate the refrigerator in crisper drawers, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods. • Wash items and remove excess water. ... purchases with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing. • Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed. Doing so causes the refrigerator to reduce door openings. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can ensure your newly purchased food designated for...