8 Temperature Controls ..... Looking Inside .......... 9 -11 D m Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ................ 12 - 16 Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ....... 17 D Normal Operatin_l Sounds.. 18 Espa_ol ........... 26 Care & Cleaning ......... 19 - 20 Warranty ..................... 21 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems ..............
Questions? 1-800-944-9044 CongratuIations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Eleetrolux Home Products are very proud of our product and we are compIetety committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. (United States) 1-866-213-9397 Please read this Use & Care Manuat very carefuIly. It contains vaIuable information on how to properIy maintain your new refrigerator. (Canada) or visit our web site at www.frigidaire.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appIiance. Read product IabeIs for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • • • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes. Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker. Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and aIso destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
ThisOwner's Guideprovides specificoperating instructions foryourmodelUsetherefrigerator onlyasinstructed inthis Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LOCATION ° Choose a place that is near a grounded eIectrical outIet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. ° If possible, pIace the refrigerator out of direct suntight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • • BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver Access to a household coId water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi. • A water suppIy line made of _ inch (6.4 ram) OI9..copper tubing.To determine the Iength of copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet vaIve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe.Then add approximately 7 feet (2.
Tools Necessap/: DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. IMPORTANT: Beforeyou begin, remove electrical power cord from ,,vail outtet. Remove any food from door shetves. 1. Disconnect eIectrical supply. 2. Open both doors, tnen remove toe grilIe. 3. Close doors. To Remove Refrigerator Door: 1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. 2.
Freezer and Refrigerator Ice Cream SpillSafe TM g Shelf Ice Make Door Door Bin ice Pizza Rack Bin Wire Meat Keeper and Cover Small Items Door _illSafe TM Fixed Shelf Wire Bin Door Small Special Item Large Retainer Door Large and Cover Door Door Bin Toe Grille Features may vary according to model
COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensu re safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at Ieast 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE & FREEZER CONTROLS ADJUSTMENT • After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. • • For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder. For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.
PIZZA SHELF (SOME MODELS) This shelf is attached to the freezer wall beside the ice dispenser container. This convenient area allows for storage of pizza and other tall items placed verticaIty between the ice dispenser container and the freezer wail ICE CREAM SHELF (SOME MODELS) This shelf attaches to the top of the ice dispenser container. It alIows storage of both round and rectangular cartons of your favorite ice cream.
DOOR STORAGE TALL Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jar& bottles, and cans. FrequentIy used items can be quickty selected. Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallonsized pIastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers. Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage capacity. BO'R'LE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) The Tall BottIe Retainer keeps tail containers in the bin from fatting forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door.
CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) MEAT KEEPER The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shetf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetable& and other fresh produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before ptacing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. Crisper HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) Some modeIs are equipped with a Meat Keeper.
AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 0@@0 Features may vary according to model. Crushed Press the Crushed Touch Pad O to get crushed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddleOas Cubed Press the Cubed Touch Pad O far up as possible to catch all ice. to get cubed ice• A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle O as far up as possible to catch all ice.
ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing paddte as far up as possible to catch aII ice. To stop dispensing ice, puII glass away from dispensing paddle. Do not remove the glass until the ice has completely dispensed.
CLEANING )o not usethe ice chuteas a handlewher ramoving or raplacing the ice storagebin, Surfaces there may be sharp. THE ICE DISPENSER CIean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals, particuIarly before you take a vacation or move, or if the ice dispenser sticks. 1. _- Turn off ice production by pressing the ice maker's On/Off switch. Remove ice container by Iifting up and out. Empty and carefully clean the container with mild detergent. Rinse with clear water.
:_!!_!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PureSource TM* Ice and Water Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource TM * Ice and Water filter, please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is Iocated in the upper right back corner of the fresh food compartment.
PureSource2 TM * Ice and Water Front Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource2 TM *Ice and Water front filter, please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is located in the upper right front corner of the fresh food compartment. System Startup: Water suppIy does not need to be turned off, however, do not use ice and water dispenser while installingfilter.
FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment shouId be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° E • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.This reduces the circulation of air around the food and resuIts in uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables • Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to hetp preserve the fruit and vegetabIe quaIity for longer time periods.
UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDSYOU MAY HEAR A. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds.These are aII normal sounds and soon will become famiIiar to you.They atso indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyt or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spilts immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cteaners or strong aIkaline soIutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
iii ! !i!i il buibS dgetting REPLACING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ¸ pi g iii iiiii LIGHT BULBS Unptug refrigerator. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. Remove Iight cover, if necessary. Unscrew and replace oId buIb with an appliance buIb of the same wattage. Replace Iight cover, if necessary. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in.
REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator WARRANTY is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGHOURALrFHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMERWILL BE RESPONSIBLEFOR: FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY Oneyeartromodgtsal p;Jrclase date Payallco_tsforrepaHngorrepacinganypartsottlis appliar_e which prove [o be detec[ivein materialsor workmanship Excedes orginaland reolacen_nt Ice & Wete_ fiber car[rd_s (it equipped) Original and replacemen[ cadr_dgesare warranted for 30 days (partsonly) Costs of service calls tl'_t
PROBLEM RUNNING CAUSE OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run, • Freezer control is set to "O" • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle • Plug at wall outlet is disconnected House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse Reset circuit breaker. • Power outage • Check house lights. Call local Electric Company • Room or outside weather hot. Refrigerator has recently disconnected for a period time Automatic ice maker is operating.
PROBLEM TEMPERA TURES CAUSE ARE CORRECTION TOO WARM Freezer/Refrigerator temperature is too warm, ,, ,, • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Door is slightly open. • Condenser is dirty • Freezer temperature is too warm, Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. • Freezer control is set too warn1 • Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Refrigerator temperature is too warm. Freezer temperature is satisfactory.
p.o..E. 1 AUTOMA TIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making enough ice, c.°sE ] co..EcT.o. (CONTINUED) ,, Freezer is not cold enough ,, • Household water fine valve is not completely open. Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal • See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES WARM. Turn on household water line valve • If it is, replace the ice & water filter cartridge • ARE TOO Ice maker will not stop making ice.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATEll DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense water. Water has an odd taste and/or odor. • Front filter not fully installed, if equipped • Push filter in until you hear a "click". Filter should be flush with cabinet. Water has been in the tank for a period of time, Unit not properly connected to cold water line. Tubing used in the household water supply and installation may affect water taste and odor.
