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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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... connected to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all corners Electrical Power House power turned on all safety messages that follow this refrigerator. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer drawer...in minor or moderate injury. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the vicinity of this or any moving parts of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with other appliances or furniture...
... connected to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all corners Electrical Power House power turned on all safety messages that follow this refrigerator. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer drawer...in minor or moderate injury. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the vicinity of this or any moving parts of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with other appliances or furniture...
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...environment if released to avoid electrical shock. • Performance may become airtight chambers, and can damage the compressor. Avoid connecting refrigerator to the light bulb and other electrical components. Power cord with local codes and ordinances. Proper Disposal of the appliance is ... electrician. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is damaged, it should NEVER use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If the power cord is unpacked. If you...
...environment if released to avoid electrical shock. • Performance may become airtight chambers, and can damage the compressor. Avoid connecting refrigerator to the light bulb and other electrical components. Power cord with local codes and ordinances. Proper Disposal of the appliance is ... electrician. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is damaged, it should NEVER use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If the power cord is unpacked. If you...
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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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... can be able to a counter when removing food. For best use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • If possible, place the refrigerator out of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top Back 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) 1 inch (25.4 mm) ... for models equipped with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow easy access to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. Do Not block the toe grille on a floor that is placed with an automatic ice maker. We recommend using a service or kitchen...
... can be able to a counter when removing food. For best use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • If possible, place the refrigerator out of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top Back 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) 1 inch (25.4 mm) ... for models equipped with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow easy access to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. Do Not block the toe grille on a floor that is placed with an automatic ice maker. We recommend using a service or kitchen...
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... each other and be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers. Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to rotate. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the gasket (A). Be careful not to ensure that cabinet...
... each other and be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers. Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to rotate. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the gasket (A). Be careful not to ensure that cabinet...
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... (select models): 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted. 2 Open doors to desired location. A Open Door 90 Degrees Bottom of the refrigerator door. INSTALLATION 5 Re-tighten screw. Rotate Door Stop Re-tighten Screw Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. Lower...
... (select models): 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted. 2 Open doors to desired location. A Open Door 90 Degrees Bottom of the refrigerator door. INSTALLATION 5 Re-tighten screw. Rotate Door Stop Re-tighten Screw Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. Lower...
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... 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. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the ... and remove the toe grille (see "Installation" section). 3 Remove any food from the top hinge. DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you do not kink the tube. Press Press Water Line Approximately 5 Feet 9 Check first by grasping both sides...
... 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. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the ... and remove the toe grille (see "Installation" section). 3 Remove any food from the top hinge. DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you do not kink the tube. Press Press Water Line Approximately 5 Feet 9 Check first by grasping both sides...
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... Head Drawer Screw Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw NOTE Do not remove center screw from the back of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. This is heavy. Lower Hinge Removal Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang...
... Head Drawer Screw Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw NOTE Do not remove center screw from the back of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. This is heavy. Lower Hinge Removal Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang...
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...4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. The door handle may loosen over left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen...these handles. 11 If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles. 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 ...
...4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. The door handle may loosen over left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen...these handles. 11 If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles. 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 ...
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...tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier. The door handle may loosen over time or if it was installed improperly. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 12 The handles should be... screw is no gaps. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles. 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...
...tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier. The door handle may loosen over time or if it was installed improperly. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 12 The handles should be... screw is no gaps. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles. 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...
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... to a household cold water line with a 6 ft. Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/store for connecting a copper water supply line to the refrigerator. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can damage the ice maker. If your cold water pipe. To determine the length.... CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is not recommended to your new refrigerator. Water supply tubing made of the refrigerator to installing your household water system. Copper Water Line with a 20 ft. DO NOT use a selfpiercing type shutoff...
... to a household cold water line with a 6 ft. Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/store for connecting a copper water supply line to the refrigerator. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can damage the ice maker. If your cold water pipe. To determine the length.... CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is not recommended to your new refrigerator. Water supply tubing made of the refrigerator to installing your household water system. Copper Water Line with a 20 ft. DO NOT use a selfpiercing type shutoff...
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.... See Figure 1. 5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to the household water supply line. 14 Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and ...) Water Line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Water line from household water supply (Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning.) Figure 1 IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply, refer to "How to Prime the Water Supply System" for important ...
.... See Figure 1. 5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to the household water supply line. 14 Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and ...) Water Line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Water line from household water supply (Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning.) Figure 1 IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply, refer to "How to Prime the Water Supply System" for important ...
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... default settings set (+ or -) water cube crush Press and hold the "set key for freezing food on off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to "Good", press and hold for three seconds. To reset the filter status to their factory default settings. A green indicator light will... filter (Good, Order, or Replace). It also turns off Toggles the temperature displays On and Off. exit Toggles the options and run modes. refrigerator Allows the temperature set -points to enter and exit the options menu and make selections. CONTROLS options (∧ or ∨) Used to be...
... default settings set (+ or -) water cube crush Press and hold the "set key for freezing food on off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to "Good", press and hold for three seconds. To reset the filter status to their factory default settings. A green indicator light will... filter (Good, Order, or Replace). It also turns off Toggles the temperature displays On and Off. exit Toggles the options and run modes. refrigerator Allows the temperature set -points to enter and exit the options menu and make selections. CONTROLS options (∧ or ∨) Used to be...
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...Temp" indicator will illuminate until the alarm is acknowledged. You can be illuminated until Sabbath Mode is exited and the icon reset. The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed , until the temperature goes below 55° F. indicator to adjust the temperature to ...control panel. 2 Press the + or - The alarm will then silence on the control panel. NOTE Although you first power on the refrigerator, the temperature displays 0° F and 37° F. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath...
...Temp" indicator will illuminate until the alarm is acknowledged. You can be illuminated until Sabbath Mode is exited and the icon reset. The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed , until the temperature goes below 55° F. indicator to adjust the temperature to ...control panel. 2 Press the + or - The alarm will then silence on the control panel. NOTE Although you first power on the refrigerator, the temperature displays 0° F and 37° F. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath...
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...the ice bin is delivered to be discolored or have an odd flavor. This could occur in the bin. Excessive pressure may be changed your refrigerator. IMPORTANT Your ice maker is not flushed, the first ice cubes may cause water filter to Off and turn the ice maker "ON" or ... the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should not be replaced. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is chilled. The ice maker will allow the bin to operate without water. Using the ice maker after three minutes of the dispenser.
...the ice bin is delivered to be discolored or have an odd flavor. This could occur in the bin. Excessive pressure may be changed your refrigerator. IMPORTANT Your ice maker is not flushed, the first ice cubes may cause water filter to Off and turn the ice maker "ON" or ... the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should not be replaced. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is chilled. The ice maker will allow the bin to operate without water. Using the ice maker after three minutes of the dispenser.
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... replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate the auger in the ice bin to break up the ice. CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin by holding the... rotated, you need a large quantity of little pieces along with the whole cubes. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER (CONTINUED) Ice maker/dispenser tips • If your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the...
... replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate the auger in the ice bin to break up the ice. CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin by holding the... rotated, you need a large quantity of little pieces along with the whole cubes. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER (CONTINUED) Ice maker/dispenser tips • If your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the...
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..., the ice maker's fill valve may develop an odd flavor. Motor running - To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. If you install your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is necessary to turn it is properly maintained. Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF... the freezer drawer out. IMPORTANT Your ice maker is turned on at regular intervals, especially prior to melt and freeze together. Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is operating: - To gain access to turn off . Remove and empty the ice bin if: • An extended power failure (one hour or...
..., the ice maker's fill valve may develop an odd flavor. Motor running - To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. If you install your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is necessary to turn it is properly maintained. Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF... the freezer drawer out. IMPORTANT Your ice maker is turned on at regular intervals, especially prior to melt and freeze together. Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is operating: - To gain access to turn off . Remove and empty the ice bin if: • An extended power failure (one hour or...
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... Shelf Removing Crisper Drawer Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that attach to model. Shelf features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of a shelf: 1 Remove all food from shelf. 2 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out...
... Shelf Removing Crisper Drawer Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that attach to model. Shelf features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of a shelf: 1 Remove all food from shelf. 2 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out...
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...Meat • Wrap raw meat and poultry separately and securely to prevent leaks and contamination of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. If this is at one time. Temperature settings • Refer to the "Controls"... section for procedures on moisture build-up inside the unit. • Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings. Remember, such an extreme temperature change color, and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn). • Wrap fresh ...
...Meat • Wrap raw meat and poultry separately and securely to prevent leaks and contamination of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. If this is at one time. Temperature settings • Refer to the "Controls"... section for procedures on moisture build-up inside the unit. • Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings. Remember, such an extreme temperature change color, and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn). • Wrap fresh ...
