All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Storage Features.......................................20 Features At A Glance...................................4 Storing Food and Saving Energy.................24 Installation.................................................5 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........25 Door Removal Instructions...........................7 Changing the Filter....................................26 Installing Door Handles.................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator. Safety Instructions • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Refrigerator or Freezer Electrical information • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Fresh Food Ice Maker Flipper Guide Flipper Mullion *Flip Shelf *PureAir Ultra IITM *PureSource Ultra IITM Air Filter Water Filter *Dairy Compartment *Slide-Under Shelf ® Spillsafe Shelves Adjustable Door Bins SnackZone Storage Compartments TM Auto CrispSealTM Drawers Adjustable Hinges *Door Bin Custom-FlexTM Temp Drawer (Recessed below Crispers) Freezer Drawer Freezer Basket Anti-tip Leg Anti-tip Leg IMPORTANT Accessories are available for
INSTALLATION Tools Necessary: (OR) Phillips Head or Quadrex Head Screwdriver AND 8mm Socket 6mm Wrench Allen Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for this model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install the refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
INSTALLATION Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door Alignment (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor. • The front should be slightly elevated to ensure that doors close and seal properly. • Doors should align with each other and be level. 1 Open Custom-Flex Temp drawer to make lower hinge visible. 2 Insert 6mm AllenTM wrench into the shaft of the lower hinge. To lower unit: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, doors can be removed. Check first by measuring the entrance. 5 Pull up on water line gently to remove from door. Waterline To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Open doors to 90°.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 7 To gain access to lower hinge, drawer will need to be extended. Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and slide the hinge inwards. To remove the Custom-FlexTM Temp Drawer 1 Fully open drawer. 2 Remove basket from drawer. 3 Unsnap the 4 cable ties by pressing clip sides together and pushing through opening. Cable Clip Cable Tie Lower Hinge Removal 8 To reinstall doors, reverse procedure. IMPORTANT Make sure water line tubing goes through hole at top of dispenser pocket.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Reinstalling the Custom-FlexTM Temp Drawer Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Place drawer with brackets and sliders inside compartment and click sliders into place on each side. CAUTION Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting. Click e c Into Pla 1 Open drawer and fully extend. 2 Remove the freezer drawer. 3 Remove the freezer basket. 4 Inside the cabinet, press the two tabs on both sides to release the sliders. 5 Remove the drawer with brackets and sliders.
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to the household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve. • Do not re-use compression fitting or use thread seal tape. • A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Tube to Household Water Supply NOTE Expect the first ice harvest within first 24 hours of unit operation. To prevent any issues concerning ice production, please ensure that all water lines are primed. See “Priming the water supply system” in the “AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER” section. 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electrical power source. Remove Place end of water plastic2 cap supply line into sink or bucket.
USING THE DISPLAY Sleep Mode Display Sleep Mode Sleep mode is default on. When sleep mode is on, the LED’s are not illuminated on the display. Sleep mode can be changed to have the display on full time (Awake Mode). While in Sleep mode pressing any key will illuminate LED’s and then go back to sleep after a short time. To turn sleep mode On/Off, simultaneously press and hold “Crush” and “ Light” for 5 seconds. Tone will confirm.
USING THE DISPLAY Display 1 14 5 13 6 15 2 7 8 9 16 3 10 4 1 2 11 Quick Freeze (on/off) Activates a faster rate for freezing food in the freezer. Use this feature when loading several items into the freezer at one time. Automatically deactivates after 12 hours. Cold Drink Timer Quickly chills a drink inside the freezer compartment. To enable, touch the Cold Drink Timer key. A time value will appear on the freezer temp display (in minutes) and can be changed using the +/- buttons.
USING THE DISPLAY Additional Features (Continued) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Door Open Illuminates whenever the doors are open. If a door is left open for 5 minutes or more, an alarm will sound and the display will be illuminated until the doors are shut. Pressing any button will mute the alarm temporarily. Check to make sure no food is blocking the doorway. Replace Water Filter Display illuminates every 6 months or when filter needs replacing.
USING THE DISPLAY NOTE Unit should stabilize temperatures within 24 hours of installation. NOTE Control features and alarms may vary by model. Alarms Power Outage In the event of a power failure, the power outage alert will be illuminated once power has been restored and a tone will sound. The alert will only be illuminated if the refrigerator or freezer reached unsafe temperatures during the outage. Press any button to silence the tone.
USING THE DISPENSER Using the ice maker after installation Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, if the system is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor. Priming the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi.
USING THE DISPENSER IMPORTANT On occasion, unusually small ice cubes may be noticed in the bucket or in dispensed ice. This could occur in normal operation of the ice maker. If happening frequently, it may be an indication of low water pressure or the water filter needs to be replaced. As the water filter nears the end of its useful life and becomes clogged with particles, less water is delivered to the ice maker during each cycle.
USING THE DISPENSER CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism. To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is completely dry. IMPORTANT When removing or replacing the ice bin, avoid rotating the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally rotated, realign the auger by turning it in 45 degree turns (see below) until the ice bin fits into place with the drive mechanism.
STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher.
STORAGE FEATURES Drawers The refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. Auto CrispSeal Drawer (with automatic humidity control) To remove the Auto CrispSeal drawer for cleaning: 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops. 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Crispers have an auto humidity control on the side of each crisper under the humidity control cover.
STORAGE FEATURES 1 2 3 IMPORTANT Do not use the Custom-Flex Temp Drawer to store fresh produce as these items may freeze and cause damage to the fruits and leafy vegetables stored in the drawer. Using Your Custom-FlexTM Temp Drawer Controls 1 The drawer automatically defaults to a locked state to prevent any unwanted use. To change the drawer’s settings, it first needs to be unlocked. To unlock, press and hold the UNLOCK icon for 3 seconds.
STORAGE FEATURES To move door bin side-to-side: 1 Tilt bin up so the back of the bin is off the door but the hook is still engaged. 2 Slide bin along rail to desired position. 3 Lower bin back into place. To move door bin up or down: 1 Lift bin up disengaging the hook. 2 Move bin to desired rail location. 3 Push bin hook into rail engaging the hook. To remove upper freezer drawer: 1 Open freezer compartment completely. 2 Lift up and out to remove upper freezer drawer. Reverse the steps to reinstall drawer.
STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34°F and 44°F with an optimum temperature of 37°F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. • Avoid placing food in front of air ports. (See Controls Section for illustration.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the sounds coming from the refrigerator High-efficiency refrigerators may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate the refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. The following is a list of major components in the refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporators Refrigerant through the evaporators may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
CHANGING THE FILTER Air Filter (select models) Water Filter The air filter is located in the top center of the fresh food compartment. The refrigerator is equipped with a water filtering system. The water filtering system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment.
CHANGING THE FILTER More about the Advanced Water Filter The PureSource Ultra IITM ice and water filter system is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 43, 53 and 401 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
CARE AND CLEANING Care & Cleaning Tips Keeping the refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
CARE & CLEANING Part Interior & Door Liners Door Gaskets Drawers & Bins Glass Shelves Exterior & Handles Exterior & Handles (Stainless Steel Models Only) Care & Cleaning Tips What To Use Tips and Precautions • Soap and water Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one • Baking soda and water quart of warm water. Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. • Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
BEFORE CALLING Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com or www.frigidaire.ca 1-800-374-4432 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Concern Potential Cause Automatic Ice Maker Ice maker is not making any ice. Ice maker is not making enough ice. Ice cubes are freezing together. 30 Common Solution • Ice maker is turned off. • Turn on ice maker. For the fresh food ice maker, press ice maker on-off button once. • Refrigerator is not connected to water line or water valve is not open.
BEFORE CALLING Concern Potential Cause Dispenser (Ice & Water) Dispenser will not dispense ice. Ice dispenser is jammed. • There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed. • See the “Ice maker is not making any ice” section. • The refrigerator doors are not completely closed. • Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed. • Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated.
BEFORE CALLING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Door(s) will not close. Drawers are difficult to move. • Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. • Close both doors gently. • Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor. • Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet.
BEFORE CALLING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. • Flipper mullion • Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover. • Vegetables contain and give off moisture. • Adjust flipper mullion. (See “To adjust the flipper mullion” in the Installation section.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
