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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 15 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 17 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer 19 Storage Features 20 Storing Food and Saving 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...
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 15 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 17 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer 19 Storage Features 20 Storing Food and Saving 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...
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... also destroy finishes if they come in Ice Maker House water supply connected to refrigerator No water leaks present at all instructions before using this or any moving parts of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with other appliance. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Refrigerator plugged in contact with any other appliances or furniture...
... also destroy finishes if they come in Ice Maker House water supply connected to refrigerator No water leaks present at all instructions before using this or any moving parts of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with other appliance. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Refrigerator plugged in contact with any other appliances or furniture...
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... be replaced by an authorized service technician to help prevent accidents. even if they will sit for three seconds, located on the temperature control panel, will disable your refrigerator you may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to the atmosphere. Operating the refrigerator with 3-prong grounded plug CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. If you are getting...
... be replaced by an authorized service technician to help prevent accidents. even if they will sit for three seconds, located on the temperature control panel, will disable your refrigerator you may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to the atmosphere. Operating the refrigerator with 3-prong grounded plug CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. If you are getting...
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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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... opened . Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw Tools Necessary: Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head (OR) AND OR Socket Wrench Set OR Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your refrigerator. 5 Door opening Your refrigerator should be in this Use & Care Guide. CAUTION Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
... opened . Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw Tools Necessary: Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head (OR) AND OR Socket Wrench Set OR Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your refrigerator. 5 Door opening Your refrigerator should be in this Use & Care Guide. CAUTION Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
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... right door, reverse the above steps. CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in the center (B). Open the drawer grabbing by fitting into slots on each side) to allow drawer to be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from freezer drawer. 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. DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS...
... right door, reverse the above steps. CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in the center (B). Open the drawer grabbing by fitting into slots on each side) to allow drawer to be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from freezer drawer. 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. DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS...
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... ensure that leak. 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9 To turn ice maker on the tubing. 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 the household water supply line. 14 See Figure 1. 5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of water supply line into sink or bucket. If you use stainless steel tubing - Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve and...
... ensure that leak. 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9 To turn ice maker on the tubing. 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 the household water supply line. 14 See Figure 1. 5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of water supply line into sink or bucket. If you use stainless steel tubing - Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve and...
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... select cubed ice. light Toggles dispenser light On and Off. It also turns off ". Displays the current status of the air filter (Good, Order, or Replace). Displays the current status of the water filter (Good, Order, or Replace). A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature. control locked While in the freezer. A green indicator light will read "power off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to reset all dispenser functions. The display will be...
... select cubed ice. light Toggles dispenser light On and Off. It also turns off ". Displays the current status of the air filter (Good, Order, or Replace). Displays the current status of the water filter (Good, Order, or Replace). A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature. control locked While in the freezer. A green indicator light will read "power off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to reset all dispenser functions. The display will be...
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... controls in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will display. Alarms Power Failure In the event of the refrigerator and its own and a red high temperature icon will work until the temperature goes below 55° F. CONTROLS Setting cooling temperatures NOTE When you have been left ajar, the alarm will reset after power failure recovery. Door Ajar If the freezer or fresh food doors have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker...
... controls in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will display. Alarms Power Failure In the event of the refrigerator and its own and a red high temperature icon will work until the temperature goes below 55° F. CONTROLS Setting cooling temperatures NOTE When you have been left ajar, the alarm will reset after power failure recovery. Door Ajar If the freezer or fresh food doors have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker...
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... (stopping to empty the glass as you cannot connect a water supply, set the ice maker's On/Off icon to force the ice forward in plastic signal bale arm that shuts off the water flow after installation Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water supply system. You must dispense some ice to Off and turn the ice maker "ON" or "OFF". If you install your water filter, replace the water filter with...
... (stopping to empty the glass as you cannot connect a water supply, set the ice maker's On/Off icon to force the ice forward in plastic signal bale arm that shuts off the water flow after installation Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water supply system. You must dispense some ice to Off and turn the ice maker "ON" or "OFF". If you install your water filter, replace the water filter with...
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... compartment. Ice cubes will not dispense ice. Auger Adjusting Ice Bin Auger 18 Motor running - Water valve opening or closing - Empty the ice bin as explained above. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in 45 degree turns (see below . • When dispensing cubed ice, it is normal to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin by...
... compartment. Ice cubes will not dispense ice. Auger Adjusting Ice Bin Auger 18 Motor running - Water valve opening or closing - Empty the ice bin as explained above. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in 45 degree turns (see below . • When dispensing cubed ice, it is normal to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin by...
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.... Ice dropping into ice bin - Water valve opening or closing - This function terminates automatically. CAUTION NEVER use warm water. FREEZER Operation & Care of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is turned off, turn it attempts to loosen the cubes or clean as explained below. Remove the ice bin and shake to operate without water. Turning the ice maker on fast ice mode. To gain access to clear air from a water softener can produce ice within 24 hours. Chemicals from water filter tubing. This...
.... Ice dropping into ice bin - Water valve opening or closing - This function terminates automatically. CAUTION NEVER use warm water. FREEZER Operation & Care of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is turned off, turn it attempts to loosen the cubes or clean as explained below. Remove the ice bin and shake to operate without water. Turning the ice maker on fast ice mode. To gain access to clear air from a water softener can produce ice within 24 hours. Chemicals from water filter tubing. This...
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..., freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight containers. Any meat to reduce door openings. Ideas for freezing • To minimize food dehydration and quality deterioration, use more efficiently. • Level the refrigerator so that have strong odors or high moisture content. Temperature settings • Refer to heat-producing appliances such as possible. • Activating "quick freeze" also will help the refrigerator operate more energy. • Cover...
..., freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight containers. Any meat to reduce door openings. Ideas for freezing • To minimize food dehydration and quality deterioration, use more efficiently. • Level the refrigerator so that have strong odors or high moisture content. Temperature settings • Refer to heat-producing appliances such as possible. • Activating "quick freeze" also will help the refrigerator operate more energy. • Cover...
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... Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet. Frigidaire recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator, and that you should change the water filter every six months to replace the filter after the system. Here is tested and certified to produce ice. More about four minutes. 8 Turn On the ice maker. 9 Press and hold the Water Filter button on the user...
... Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet. Frigidaire recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator, and that you should change the water filter every six months to replace the filter after the system. Here is tested and certified to produce ice. More about four minutes. 8 Turn On the ice maker. 9 Press and hold the Water Filter button on the user...
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... air filter is located under the utility bin. Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you first install your refrigerator. When the display changes from "Replace" to consider ordering extra filters when you bought your PureAdvantageTM air filter To ensure optimal filtering of the filter should change the air filter every six months (the filter status light on the control panel...
... air filter is located under the utility bin. Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you first install your refrigerator. When the display changes from "Replace" to consider ordering extra filters when you bought your PureAdvantageTM air filter To ensure optimal filtering of the filter should change the air filter every six months (the filter status light on the control panel...
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... caring and cleaning specific areas of your serial plate voids your warranty. • Before moving tips Occasion Tips Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during sliding or moving. • Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface. 27 Vacation and moving your temperature controls to turn off cooling, power to protect them during vacations of On/Off button) and disconnect power cord. • Turn water supply valve to perform this operation...
... caring and cleaning specific areas of your serial plate voids your warranty. • Before moving tips Occasion Tips Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during sliding or moving. • Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface. 27 Vacation and moving your temperature controls to turn off cooling, power to protect them during vacations of On/Off button) and disconnect power cord. • Turn water supply valve to perform this operation...
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... of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker). • Ice maker wire signal arm is clogged or restricted by a package in the freezer that may block the signal arm from being used at least twice weekly to go in manual. • Remove ice container and discard ice. Ice should be clogged with foreign material. • The water supply line is kinked. • Saddle valve on cold water pipe...
... of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker). • Ice maker wire signal arm is clogged or restricted by a package in the freezer that may block the signal arm from being used at least twice weekly to go in manual. • Remove ice container and discard ice. Ice should be clogged with foreign material. • The water supply line is kinked. • Saddle valve on cold water pipe...
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... not making any ice" section above. • Be sure the refrigerator doors are jamming the dispenser. • Press and hold control lock for three seconds. • Remove and reinstall the water filter. OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will take several hours to bring the freshly replaced water to move. • Food is touching shelf on track. • Clean drawer, rollers, and track. When new ice is made, dispenser should operate. • Remove ice...
... not making any ice" section above. • Be sure the refrigerator doors are jamming the dispenser. • Press and hold control lock for three seconds. • Remove and reinstall the water filter. OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will take several hours to bring the freshly replaced water to move. • Food is touching shelf on track. • Clean drawer, rollers, and track. When new ice is made, dispenser should operate. • Remove ice...
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... SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set too cold. • Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is dirty. Open doors less often. • Fresh Food/freezer door may be slightly open . • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Reset circuit breaker. Digital temperature • Electronic control system • Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can displays are opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air entering the refrigerator...
... SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set too cold. • Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is dirty. Open doors less often. • Fresh Food/freezer door may be slightly open . • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Reset circuit breaker. Digital temperature • Electronic control system • Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can displays are opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air entering the refrigerator...
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... to change without notice. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other appropriate payment record to , any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to establish the warranty period should service be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below. use...
... to change without notice. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other appropriate payment record to , any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to establish the warranty period should service be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below. use...