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All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 241979201 (May 2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 7 Connecting Water Supply 8 Controls 9 Storage Features 11 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 12 Changing the Filter 14 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 16 Care and Cleaning 17 Before you Call 18 Major Appliance Warranty 20 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 241979201 (May 2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 7 Connecting Water Supply 8 Controls 9 Storage Features 11 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 12 Changing the Filter 14 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 16 Care and Cleaning 17 Before you Call 18 Major Appliance Warranty 20 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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...not hazard-related. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Refrigerator plugged in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in the... in death or serious injury. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may result in...
...not hazard-related. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on Refrigerator plugged in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in the... in death or serious injury. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may result in...
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... electrical components. Cartons covered with local codes and ordinances. Proper Disposal of your protection against electrical shock hazards. Avoid connecting refrigerator to sudden temperature change. 3 Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the electrical outlet. IMPORTANT Pressing ...plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by an authorized service technician to prevent 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. ...
... electrical components. Cartons covered with local codes and ordinances. Proper Disposal of your protection against electrical shock hazards. Avoid connecting refrigerator to sudden temperature change. 3 Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the electrical outlet. IMPORTANT Pressing ...plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by an authorized service technician to prevent 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. ...
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... with the door hinge side against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to cabinet. 3 Fasten top clips to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top Back 3/8 ...inch 1 inch NOTE If your refrigerator is level and strong enough to cabinet. 4 Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips of toe grille from the range, ...
... with the door hinge side against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to cabinet. 3 Fasten top clips to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top Back 3/8 ...inch 1 inch NOTE If your refrigerator is level and strong enough to cabinet. 4 Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips of toe grille from the range, ...
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... and Removal" in the "Installation" section). 6 To level the doors using the front rollers: 1 Open both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be level. Your refrigerator should be in a position where both doors and remove the toe grille (see "Toe Grille Installation and Removal" in ... are designed to a counter or table when removing food. All of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be fully opened. Installation Door Opening NOTE The refrigerator doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on the floor. • The cabinet should...
... and Removal" in the "Installation" section). 6 To level the doors using the front rollers: 1 Open both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be level. Your refrigerator should be in a position where both doors and remove the toe grille (see "Toe Grille Installation and Removal" in ... are designed to a counter or table when removing food. All of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be fully opened. Installation Door Opening NOTE The refrigerator doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on the floor. • The cabinet should...
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...outlet. 2 Open both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart. 2 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover: 1 Remove the three screws from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off . Lift ... TO DISCONNECT 1. To remove the freezer top hinge cover: 1 Remove the two screws from the door shelves. 4 Close the doors. To remove the refrigerator door: 1 Trace lightly around the hinge with your appliance). 3 Remove any food from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cover straight...
...outlet. 2 Open both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart. 2 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover: 1 Remove the three screws from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off . Lift ... TO DISCONNECT 1. To remove the freezer top hinge cover: 1 Remove the two screws from the door shelves. 4 Close the doors. To remove the refrigerator door: 1 Trace lightly around the hinge with your appliance). 3 Remove any food from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cover straight...
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During installation, you (or a service professional) establish this system must be supplied with cold water only.) •... clamp and screw (see illustration). 8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about priming an empty water supply system. Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. To ensure ...laws and regulations. • For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between your refrigerator. Do not overtighten. 7 Secure the copper tube to connect the water supply. Length for the ...
During installation, you (or a service professional) establish this system must be supplied with cold water only.) •... clamp and screw (see illustration). 8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about priming an empty water supply system. Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. To ensure ...laws and regulations. • For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between your refrigerator. Do not overtighten. 7 Secure the copper tube to connect the water supply. Length for the ...
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...and you will display in the middle. This restricts undesired changes to reset. Press and hold for three seconds to the refrigerators settings and prevents use of inactivity, the display will resume normal operation. After 20 minutes, the high temp alert will ... Fail In the event of a power failure, the power fail alert will be displayed and the refrigerator will display "HI". Frigidaire Gallery Controls Frigidaire Pro User Interface Your refrigerator is pressed, acknowledging the alarm. The high temp alarm may be turned off icon will illuminate until...
...and you will display in the middle. This restricts undesired changes to reset. Press and hold for three seconds to the refrigerators settings and prevents use of inactivity, the display will resume normal operation. After 20 minutes, the high temp alert will ... Fail In the event of a power failure, the power fail alert will be displayed and the refrigerator will display "HI". Frigidaire Gallery Controls Frigidaire Pro User Interface Your refrigerator is pressed, acknowledging the alarm. The high temp alarm may be turned off icon will illuminate until...
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... community. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is closed , until the Sabbath mode is activated during this time, for about 10 minutes. The refrigerator will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with observance of the Sabbath/Holidays. The alarm will then silence on... refrigerator temp for health reasons. The ice cube compartment will function normally once the door is active for five seconds. The display shows "Sb" while in ...
... community. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is closed , until the Sabbath mode is activated during this time, for about 10 minutes. The refrigerator will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with observance of the Sabbath/Holidays. The alarm will then silence on... refrigerator temp for health reasons. The ice cube compartment will function normally once the door is active for five seconds. The display shows "Sb" while in ...
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..., etc. Chill Drawer with strong odors or high moisture content should be quickly selected. Cantilever Shelf Adjustment Refrigerator shelves are designed for storage of the refrigerator. To adjust cantilever shelves: 1 Lift front edge up or down. Some models have a separate temperature ...control Chill Drawer (some models) The fresh drawers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are easily adjusted to prevent freezing. Items with Temperature Control 11 Crispers Crispers allow but are not removable from their...
..., etc. Chill Drawer with strong odors or high moisture content should be quickly selected. Cantilever Shelf Adjustment Refrigerator shelves are designed for storage of the refrigerator. To adjust cantilever shelves: 1 Lift front edge up or down. Some models have a separate temperature ...control Chill Drawer (some models) The fresh drawers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are easily adjusted to prevent freezing. Items with Temperature Control 11 Crispers Crispers allow but are not removable from their...
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Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Priming the Water Supply System Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several hours, the ice maker can get caught between 30 psi and 100 psi. To prime the water supply system: 1 Begin ... ice maker cycles. To reset this position until water comes out of eight cubes every 75 to empty the glass as you install your refrigerator. After the refrigerator is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be used to operate without water. Furthermore, if the system is installed properly and has cooled...
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Priming the Water Supply System Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several hours, the ice maker can get caught between 30 psi and 100 psi. To prime the water supply system: 1 Begin ... ice maker cycles. To reset this position until water comes out of eight cubes every 75 to empty the glass as you install your refrigerator. After the refrigerator is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be used to operate without water. Furthermore, if the system is installed properly and has cooled...
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... below . • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • If your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will freeze together in the freezer. 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and ... or the water supply is operating: - Ice loosening from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker. If the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to get cubes directly from the ice container. • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is turned off, ...
... below . • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • If your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will freeze together in the freezer. 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and ... or the water supply is operating: - Ice loosening from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker. If the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to get cubes directly from the ice container. • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is turned off, ...
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... next to ensure the highest possible water quality. You may want to produce ice. CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as ...moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. Ordering Replacement Filters Order new filters by calling toll-free, 877/808-4195, visiting www.frigidaire.com store, or seeing the dealer where you replace your refrigerator has not been used to adjust this time period depending...
... next to ensure the highest possible water quality. You may want to produce ice. CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as ...moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. Ordering Replacement Filters Order new filters by calling toll-free, 877/808-4195, visiting www.frigidaire.com store, or seeing the dealer where you replace your refrigerator has not been used to adjust this time period depending...
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...may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound. E Electronic control & automatic defrost control These parts can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. J Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air. L Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing ice, you will... hear ice cubes falling into the drain pan during operation. G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in your refrigerator is normal. 16 I Drain pan (not removable) You may introduce unfamiliar sounds. The compressor may cause a hissing or sizzling ...
...may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound. E Electronic control & automatic defrost control These parts can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. J Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air. L Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing ice, you will... hear ice cubes falling into the drain pan during operation. G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in your refrigerator is normal. 16 I Drain pan (not removable) You may introduce unfamiliar sounds. The compressor may cause a hissing or sizzling ...
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...NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with bleach to clean handles. Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with sudsy cloth or sponge. Vacuum backside, wipe with wet or damp hands. These cleaners can scratch the appliance surface. •... Never use razor blades or other electrical components will continue until you store or move it from front of warm water. Unplug refrigerator Wear gloves Remove light cover Replace old bulb Replace light cover Plug in warm water. Rinse with a clean soft cloth. Use...
...NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with bleach to clean handles. Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with sudsy cloth or sponge. Vacuum backside, wipe with wet or damp hands. These cleaners can scratch the appliance surface. •... Never use razor blades or other electrical components will continue until you store or move it from front of warm water. Unplug refrigerator Wear gloves Remove light cover Replace old bulb Replace light cover Plug in warm water. Rinse with a clean soft cloth. Use...
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... • pense ice. • Freezer temperature is set too • warm. • Household water line valve is • not open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. Replace filter cartridge. Clean valve. When ice is level and solid, and can then be made . When new ice is dropped into... ice and water filter cartridge. Before You Call 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. PROBLEM CAUSE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not mak- • Ice maker wire signal arm is in the freezer. than normal. Ice...
... • pense ice. • Freezer temperature is set too • warm. • Household water line valve is • not open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. Replace filter cartridge. Clean valve. When ice is level and solid, and can then be made . When new ice is dropped into... ice and water filter cartridge. Before You Call 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. PROBLEM CAUSE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not mak- • Ice maker wire signal arm is in the freezer. than normal. Ice...
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...or change gasket. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on the digital displays. Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Keep food and contains from outside of drawer moisture. Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can interpret any ...messages or number codes flashing on • Weather is in defrost cycle. • Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Plug at electrical outlet...
...or change gasket. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on the digital displays. Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Keep food and contains from outside of drawer moisture. Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can interpret any ...messages or number codes flashing on • Weather is in defrost cycle. • Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Plug at electrical outlet...
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... THAN ONE YEAR. This warranty only applies in your appliance is warranted by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below. Damages to , any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. If service is performed, it is shipped from your appliance...
... THAN ONE YEAR. This warranty only applies in your appliance is warranted by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below. Damages to , any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. If service is performed, it is shipped from your appliance...