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All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242062301 (March 2010) 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 14 Automatic Ice Maker 16 Storage Features 17 Storing Food and Saving Energy 20 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 21 Changing the Filter 22 Care and Cleaning 24 Before you Call 27 Major Appliance Warranty 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242062301 (March 2010) 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 14 Automatic Ice Maker 16 Storage Features 17 Storing Food and Saving Energy 20 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 21 Changing the Filter 22 Care and Cleaning 24 Before you Call 27 Major Appliance Warranty 29 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. For your Safety • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other appliances or furniture. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, will result in...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. For your Safety • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other appliances or furniture. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, will result in...
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even if they will operate properly. Check with your utility company or visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for 3 seconds, located on the left side of your refrigerator you are still dangerous - Operating the refrigerator with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Before you throw away your old refrigerator. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from...
even if they will operate properly. Check with your utility company or visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for 3 seconds, located on the left side of your refrigerator you are still dangerous - Operating the refrigerator with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Before you throw away your old refrigerator. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from...
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model SpillSafeTM Shelves Crisper Drawer Deli Drawer Incandescent Light (select models) Flipper Guide LED Light (select models) Water Filter Dairy Compartment Air Filter SpillSafeTM Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges Ice Maker Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille 4
FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model SpillSafeTM Shelves Crisper Drawer Deli Drawer Incandescent Light (select models) Flipper Guide LED Light (select models) Water Filter Dairy Compartment Air Filter SpillSafeTM Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges Ice Maker Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille 4
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Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. The compressor will not be opened . 5 Location • Choose a place 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 to a counter when removing food. For best use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat sources. • The ...
Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. The compressor will not be opened . 5 Location • Choose a place 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 to a counter when removing food. For best use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat sources. • The ...
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Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor. • The sides should align with each door. To raise: turn the adjustment screws (1 per side). To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 1 You can be level. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration). 2 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of these conditions can raise or lower each other and be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front ...
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor. • The sides should align with each door. To raise: turn the adjustment screws (1 per side). To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 1 You can be level. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration). 2 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of these conditions can raise or lower each other and be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front ...
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Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw. 2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to 145 degrees. To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models): 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted. 2 Open doors to 90 degrees. 3 Loosen or remove screw. Adjusting Door 4 Rotate door stop is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. INSTALLATION 5 Re-tighten screw. Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. NOTE View shown is adjustable between 85 to desired location. To adjust ...
Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw. 2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to 145 degrees. To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models): 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted. 2 Open doors to 90 degrees. 3 Loosen or remove screw. Adjusting Door 4 Rotate door stop is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. INSTALLATION 5 Re-tighten screw. Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. NOTE View shown is adjustable between 85 to desired location. To adjust ...
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Raising/Lowering Door 5 Re-tighten the screw, ensuring it is between the spokes of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion. To adjust the flipper mullion: 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge. Screw NOTE If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace with the flipper mullion guide, there should be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge. Screw will not be a separation about the thickness of the washer. For proper connection with...
Raising/Lowering Door 5 Re-tighten the screw, ensuring it is between the spokes of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion. To adjust the flipper mullion: 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge. Screw NOTE If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace with the flipper mullion guide, there should be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge. Screw will not be a separation about the thickness of the washer. For proper connection with...
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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 hinge. 9 To remove the top hinge covers: 1 Remove the two (2) screws from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift inside edge of the unit. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a pencil. NOTE DO NOT remove the ground screw from the door shelves and close the doors. Remove the two (2) screws from the connector located...
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 hinge. 9 To remove the top hinge covers: 1 Remove the two (2) screws from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift inside edge of the unit. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a pencil. NOTE DO NOT remove the ground screw from the door shelves and close the doors. Remove the two (2) screws from the connector located...
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Lower Hinge Removal Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each other and level (Please see the "Installation" section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover. CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they are aligned with each side are in the center (B). CAUTION Drawer is a factory adjustment. To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. This is heavy. Be careful not to the doors or handles. Install Screws (2) Each Side 3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and ...
Lower Hinge Removal Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each other and level (Please see the "Installation" section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover. CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they are aligned with each side are in the center (B). CAUTION Drawer is a factory adjustment. To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. This is heavy. Be careful not to the doors or handles. Install Screws (2) Each Side 3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... screws should be tightened so the screw is no gaps. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle 12 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 shoulder bolts (A) that...
... screws should be tightened so the screw is no gaps. Mounting Refrigerator Handles Mounting Freezer Handle 12 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 shoulder bolts (A) that...
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... ! Figure 1 Figure 2 IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply, refer to "How to www.frigidaire.com/store for water leaks, and the manufacturer will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for more information. Then add approximately...-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver • Access to installing your local/state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for the supply line. • DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where...
... ! Figure 1 Figure 2 IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply, refer to "How to www.frigidaire.com/store for water leaks, and the manufacturer will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for more information. Then add approximately...-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver • Access to installing your local/state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for the supply line. • DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where...
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quick ice Increases the production of ice water filter Press and hold for an extended period of time, an alarm will sound and the door ajar indicator will display on the cabinet between the doors, pressing this button will turn off the cooling system to reset any system alarms. In the event of a high temperature condition, the temperature display will blink and display "HI". If moisture appears on the cabinet between the doors. The temperature display will begin to their factory default settings. In case the high temp alarm is not acknowledged at which time the highest...
quick ice Increases the production of ice water filter Press and hold for an extended period of time, an alarm will sound and the door ajar indicator will display on the cabinet between the doors, pressing this button will turn off the cooling system to reset any system alarms. In the event of a high temperature condition, the temperature display will blink and display "HI". If moisture appears on the cabinet between the doors. The temperature display will begin to their factory default settings. In case the high temp alarm is not acknowledged at which time the highest...
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The refrigerator will sound intermittently for about 10 minutes. It must be deactivated with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. If a high temperature alarm is activated during this time, for example due to display, even if the door is closed , without any violation of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. NOTE While in accordance with observance of the Sabbath/Holidays. The alarm will then silence on the control panel. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is a feature that disables portions of ...
The refrigerator will sound intermittently for about 10 minutes. It must be deactivated with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. If a high temperature alarm is activated during this time, for example due to display, even if the door is closed , without any violation of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. NOTE While in accordance with observance of the Sabbath/Holidays. The alarm will then silence on the control panel. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is a feature that disables portions of ...
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If you install your refrigerator. Turning the ice maker on at the factory so it is equipped with clean water. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in order for the first time and in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is necessary to operate without water. Rinse with a Quick Ice Function, that increases ice production. Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as you cannot connect a water supply, lift the ice maker's wire signal arm to vacation or moving. 1 Turn off Ice ...
If you install your refrigerator. Turning the ice maker on at the factory so it is equipped with clean water. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in order for the first time and in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is necessary to operate without water. Rinse with a Quick Ice Function, that increases ice production. Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as you cannot connect a water supply, lift the ice maker's wire signal arm to vacation or moving. 1 Turn off Ice ...
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You can easily adjust shelf positions in fixed positions at the rear of the fresh food compartment. Opening Crisper Drawer Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for cleaning: 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops. 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that attach to catch and hold accidental spills. To change the position of storage drawers. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the ...
You can easily adjust shelf positions in fixed positions at the rear of the fresh food compartment. Opening Crisper Drawer Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for cleaning: 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops. 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that attach to catch and hold accidental spills. To change the position of storage drawers. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the ...
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All of these bins are ideal for short-term storage of the fresh food compartment door, for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink containers. Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of an adjustable door bin: 1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food. 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward. 3 Remove the bin. 4 Place the bin just above desired position. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place. Dairy Compartment Freezer Features (varies by model) Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment, at the top of ...
All of these bins are ideal for short-term storage of the fresh food compartment door, for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink containers. Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of an adjustable door bin: 1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food. 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward. 3 Remove the bin. 4 Place the bin just above desired position. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place. Dairy Compartment Freezer Features (varies by model) Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment, at the top of ...
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NOTE If basket is not designed to be hand washed in the retainer clips on stabilizer bar retainer clips, the drawer will not close properly. Removing Upper Basket To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in warm water. 19 To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from basket. 2 Remove the basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. The pivoting divider is not resting on the stabilizer bar. Lower Basket Divider & ...
NOTE If basket is not designed to be hand washed in the retainer clips on stabilizer bar retainer clips, the drawer will not close properly. Removing Upper Basket To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in warm water. 19 To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from basket. 2 Remove the basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. The pivoting divider is not resting on the stabilizer bar. Lower Basket Divider & ...
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Packaging foods for saving energy Installation • Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers. • Do not place the refrigerator next to heatproducing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is at one time and close tightly. Remember, such an extreme temperature change color, and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn). • Wrap fresh meats and poultry with pre-existing frozen foods. • Avoid adding too much air out of insulation between the two (2) ...
Packaging foods for saving energy Installation • Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers. • Do not place the refrigerator next to heatproducing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is at one time and close tightly. Remember, such an extreme temperature change color, and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn). • Wrap fresh meats and poultry with pre-existing frozen foods. • Avoid adding too much air out of insulation between the two (2) ...