All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Product Registration...........................................2 Energy-Saving Tips.............................................7 Important Safety Instructions...............................2 Care and Cleaning..............................................8 First Steps.........................................................4 Before You Call..................................................9 Setting the Temperature Control.........
PRODUCT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this unit. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Read and Save These Instructions This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your appliance only as instructed in this guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Child Safety • Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the unit is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation. • An empty, discarded appliance is a very dangerous attraction to children. WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST STEPS 3” (75 mm) WARNING Other Precautions • Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. • To avoid electrical shock, unplug the appliance before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb. • Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes.
FIRST STEPS Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent or the residue can be touched with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE. CAUTION To allow door to close and seal properly, DO NOT let food packages extend past the front of shelves. 3.
FIRST STEPS 3. Once the inside surface snaps in place, continue the process by rolling the handle clip slightly outward and pressing down firmly to snap onto the outside surface. If installed incorrectly, the handle clip will not lay flat. Door Removal If door must be removed, unplug the unit. 1. Gently lay appliance on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove 2 base screws and base panel.
OPTIONAL FEATURES Adjustable Interior Shelves Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages. The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be removed and discarded. Slide-Out Basket (some models) The slide-out basket located at the bottom of the unit provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on shelves. To remove the basket, pull out and lift up.
CARE AND CLEANING Automatic Freeze Control The Freeze Control Feature will maintain proper interior temperature even when the unit is placed in an area where the surrounding temperature drops down to 10° F (-12° C). Interior Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old buib with a bulb of the same wattage.
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. PROBLEM CAUSE APPLIANCE OPERATION Appliance • Appliance is plugged into a does not run. circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. CORRECTION • Use another circuit.
BEFORE YOU CALL PROBLEM CAUSE SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound • Modern appliances have levels when increased storage capacity appliance is on. and more stable temperatures. They require a high efficiency compressor. Longer sound • Appliance operates at higher levels when pressures during the start of compressor the ON cycle. comes on. Fan runs • Exterior thermostat has when room activated the heater and fan. temperature is below 45ºF.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Major Appliance Warranty Information 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.
