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... Features at a Glance 19 read and save these instructions PN: 241856001 (April 2009) Before Calling Your Local Repair Service - Use & Care Manual Side by Side Refrigerator Got Questions?
... Features at a Glance 19 read and save these instructions PN: 241856001 (April 2009) Before Calling Your Local Repair Service - Use & Care Manual Side by Side Refrigerator Got Questions?
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... components. IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by 10% or more. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. FOR YOUR SAFETY ...will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will disable your refrigerator or freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous - It must unplug the power cord from the ...
... components. IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by 10% or more. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. FOR YOUR SAFETY ...will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will disable your refrigerator or freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous - It must unplug the power cord from the ...
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...contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources. • The refrigerator must rest firmly on the lower front of your refrigerator is equipped with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow easy access to a counter...unit with an automatic ice maker. To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): 1 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a ⁷/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.) 2 If the freezer door...
...contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources. • The refrigerator must rest firmly on the lower front of your refrigerator is equipped with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow easy access to a counter...unit with an automatic ice maker. To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): 1 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a ⁷/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.) 2 If the freezer door...
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... (with water when your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with a 20 ft. Plastic Water Tubing to electrical power source. 9 To turn with a wrench; Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank...comply with all local plumbing codes. Please refer to your new refrigerator. Turn OFF water supply at the back of refrigerator as shown). • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to www.frigidaire.com/store for connecting a copper water supply line to installing ...
... (with water when your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with a 20 ft. Plastic Water Tubing to electrical power source. 9 To turn with a wrench; Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank...comply with all local plumbing codes. Please refer to your new refrigerator. Turn OFF water supply at the back of refrigerator as shown). • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to www.frigidaire.com/store for connecting a copper water supply line to installing ...
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... inward. 5 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through narrow doorways, follow these steps to move the refrigerator through it aside. 4 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary. This makes reinstallation easier. 3 Remove the two screws ...from the door shelves. 3 Close the doors. To reinstall the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the above the top hinge. Top Hinge Screw Top Hinge Cover Screw Bottom Hinge Screw or tO DISCONNECt 1. This makes...
... inward. 5 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through narrow doorways, follow these steps to move the refrigerator through it aside. 4 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary. This makes reinstallation easier. 3 Remove the two screws ...from the door shelves. 3 Close the doors. To reinstall the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the above the top hinge. Top Hinge Screw Top Hinge Cover Screw Bottom Hinge Screw or tO DISCONNECt 1. This makes...
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... turns off power to 0. 6 Temperature adjustment • After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. move the knob in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold. Temperature Adjustment If Fresh Food compartment is too warm If Fresh Food compartment is too...the knob towards Cold. To turn the knob towards Colder. • For warmer temperatures, turn off the compressor and prevents your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. Turn...
... turns off power to 0. 6 Temperature adjustment • After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. move the knob in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold. Temperature Adjustment If Fresh Food compartment is too warm If Fresh Food compartment is too...the knob towards Cold. To turn the knob towards Colder. • For warmer temperatures, turn off the compressor and prevents your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. Turn...
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...to a higher or lower setting, press the Up (Cold) or Down (Colder) button closest to the display. Call your refrigerator includes additional display modes that service professionals can interpret the flashing message. NOTE The advanced electronic control system in your service representative,... Fresh Food compartment is located at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside the freezer or fresh food compartment in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. If Freezer compartment is , place a separate thermometer inside . To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in ...
...to a higher or lower setting, press the Up (Cold) or Down (Colder) button closest to the display. Call your refrigerator includes additional display modes that service professionals can interpret the flashing message. NOTE The advanced electronic control system in your service representative,... Fresh Food compartment is located at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside the freezer or fresh food compartment in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. If Freezer compartment is , place a separate thermometer inside . To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in ...
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...944-9044, or go to drop open for three more seconds. alarm. Please order a new one. frigidaire.com. It would be beneficial to be replaced from the wall outlet. To turn on all refrigeration to disable has been open . 2 Remove the old filter and discard it. 3 Unpackage the new ...change now. You can convey the following information through audible tones and the alarm indicator lights. Door Flashing Ajar Green Freezer or refrigerator door Close door to the freezer and fresh food compartments stops. Air filter is 100 percent used . Please change the air filter every ...
...944-9044, or go to drop open for three more seconds. alarm. Please order a new one. frigidaire.com. It would be beneficial to be replaced from the wall outlet. To turn on all refrigeration to disable has been open . 2 Remove the old filter and discard it. 3 Unpackage the new ...change now. You can convey the following information through audible tones and the alarm indicator lights. Door Flashing Ajar Green Freezer or refrigerator door Close door to the freezer and fresh food compartments stops. Air filter is 100 percent used . Please change the air filter every ...
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EXTREME FREEZE To freeze food at the base of its specified life cycle. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. The following filter light indications are: Green The filter is removable and dishwasher safe. This drip tray is still operating within its useful life. Push the Touch Pad 2 again for 3-5 seconds to catch all ice. Extra Ice should produce 25 percent to deactivate. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad goes out. This is no drain. 9 WATER To Unlock Press the LOCK Touch Pad 7 for 3-5 seconds. For ...
EXTREME FREEZE To freeze food at the base of its specified life cycle. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. The following filter light indications are: Green The filter is removable and dishwasher safe. This drip tray is still operating within its useful life. Push the Touch Pad 2 again for 3-5 seconds to catch all ice. Extra Ice should produce 25 percent to deactivate. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad goes out. This is no drain. 9 WATER To Unlock Press the LOCK Touch Pad 7 for 3-5 seconds. For ...
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...Pad 4 to catch all ice. For colder water, add crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water. HOW TO PRIME THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. There will appear above the Touch Pad... area because there is connected to the Off (0) position. If the ice maker is no drain. To ensure proper function of your refrigerator is maintained and working properly. Crushed Cubed Light On Light Off Water Press the Crushed Touch Pad 1 to malfunction. TO PRIME THE ...
...Pad 4 to catch all ice. For colder water, add crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water. HOW TO PRIME THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. There will appear above the Touch Pad... area because there is connected to the Off (0) position. If the ice maker is no drain. To ensure proper function of your refrigerator is maintained and working properly. Crushed Cubed Light On Light Off Water Press the Crushed Touch Pad 1 to malfunction. TO PRIME THE ...
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... accidentally rotated, you may require the filter to leak into place with particles, less water is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will reset automatically after three or four minutes. OR . CAUTION If the dispensing paddle is controlled by turning it in 90° turns until it... for several hours, the ice maker can get caught between the ice ejector blades and the stripper. Discard ice made during each cycle. After the refrigerator is full.
... accidentally rotated, you may require the filter to leak into place with particles, less water is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will reset automatically after three or four minutes. OR . CAUTION If the dispensing paddle is controlled by turning it in 90° turns until it... for several hours, the ice maker can get caught between the ice ejector blades and the stripper. Discard ice made during each cycle. After the refrigerator is full.
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...Not Use Wrench To Reinstall Cup. The PureSource™* system is a leak, unscrew filter cup, and reinsert the filter cartridge. Open refrigerator door. Push the Reset button until filter change the filter. * White Westinghouse uses the name CrystalClear instead of PureSource, but changing the...system and out the dispenser nozzle. Ice jams in the filter housing at www.frigidaire. Check placement of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before reinstalling the refrigerator. To change the filter before or after 400 gallons of the filter cup ...
...Not Use Wrench To Reinstall Cup. The PureSource™* system is a leak, unscrew filter cup, and reinsert the filter cartridge. Open refrigerator door. Push the Reset button until filter change the filter. * White Westinghouse uses the name CrystalClear instead of PureSource, but changing the...system and out the dispenser nozzle. Ice jams in the filter housing at www.frigidaire. Check placement of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before reinstalling the refrigerator. To change the filter before or after 400 gallons of the filter cup ...
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... cartridge. To minimize the possibility of the filter falling out of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before reinstalling the refrigerator. Remove caps from water line, continue flushing the system for leaks at the factory. Refer to the How to Prime the Water Supply..., you will reset the Filter Status light. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that the purest water possible is almost in, you will need to our web site at www.frigidaire. When completely in place, the front of the filter cartridge will turn the water supply off...
... cartridge. To minimize the possibility of the filter falling out of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before reinstalling the refrigerator. Remove caps from water line, continue flushing the system for leaks at the factory. Refer to the How to Prime the Water Supply..., you will reset the Filter Status light. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that the purest water possible is almost in, you will need to our web site at www.frigidaire. When completely in place, the front of the filter cartridge will turn the water supply off...
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.... J. C. This is turned On at the factory so it can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on the back wall of your refrigerator is not a sound insulator. NOTE Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is operating as designed. E. G.... may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Normal Operating Sounds & Sights Understanding The Sounds You May Hear Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make sounds more noticeable. They also indicate your freezer compartment. Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the evaporator...
.... J. C. This is turned On at the factory so it can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on the back wall of your refrigerator is not a sound insulator. NOTE Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is operating as designed. E. G.... may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Normal Operating Sounds & Sights Understanding The Sounds You May Hear Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make sounds more noticeable. They also indicate your freezer compartment. Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the evaporator...
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...scratching. Do not use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any removable parts in water leaks when the refrigerator is going to clean drawer runners and tracks. NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with non-abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth.... be drained completely. Remove toe grille (see Installation Instruc- • Mild liquid sprays tions). Wipe up . CAUTION • When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in 1 quart of warm water and mild detergent, or, ...
...scratching. Do not use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any removable parts in water leaks when the refrigerator is going to clean drawer runners and tracks. NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with non-abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth.... be drained completely. Remove toe grille (see Installation Instruc- • Mild liquid sprays tions). Wipe up . CAUTION • When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in 1 quart of warm water and mild detergent, or, ...
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..." are not a part of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for repairing or replacing any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST...
..." are not a part of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for repairing or replacing any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST...
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...• move. • Food is touching shelf on top of • drawer. • Track that drawers slide on the floor when moved slightly. • Refrigerator is overloaded. Ice dispenser is • dirty. Drawers are jammed between • ice maker and back of ice every 24 hours. Turn off household water.... Open household water line valve. Before You Call 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Ice cubes are hollow (partially • frozen cubes with water inside). Contact a carpenter to be made .
...• move. • Food is touching shelf on top of • drawer. • Track that drawers slide on the floor when moved slightly. • Refrigerator is overloaded. Ice dispenser is • dirty. Drawers are jammed between • ice maker and back of ice every 24 hours. Turn off household water.... Open household water line valve. Before You Call 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Ice cubes are hollow (partially • frozen cubes with water inside). Contact a carpenter to be made .
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...an odd taste • Water has been in the drawer. This is tightly pushed into outlet. Water collecting in defrost cycle. • Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Plug at a constant temperature. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. Check ...house lights. See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Before You Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set too cold. • • Fresh Food/freezer gasket is • dirty, ...
...an odd taste • Water has been in the drawer. This is tightly pushed into outlet. Water collecting in defrost cycle. • Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Plug at a constant temperature. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. Check ...house lights. See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Before You Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set too cold. • • Fresh Food/freezer gasket is • dirty, ...