All about the Use & Care of your Freezer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Connecting Water Supply................................12 Ice Service.....................................................14 Interior Lighting.............................................15 Storage Features.............................................16 Energy-Saving Tips.........................................16 Care & Cleaning.............................................17 Before you Call.....
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this appliance. 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. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Risk of child entrapment Electrical Information Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this appliance will operate properly.
FEATURE OVERVIEW Understanding Features and Terms Your Frigidaire appliance is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology. NOTE Features may vary according to model.
INSTALLATION Required Tools This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps. You will need the following tools: Location (OR) • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
INSTALLATION Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1. Remove handle from carton and any other protective packaging. 2. Position 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 outside of door if a single unit installation or the refrigerator door (if installing the matching refrigerator). 3.
INSTALLATION Kick Plate Removal Leveling Door with Adjustable Hinge To remove the kick plate, use a Phillips head screwdriver and remove the two screws holding the kick plate to the cabinet. Then pull the kick plate away from the unit. Use the lower hinge adjustment to fine tune the door height and for final cabinet spacing. Use a 7/16” socket or wrench to adjust the screw at the bottom of the lower hinge.
DOOR REMOVAL If door must be removed: • Unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies power to the unit to the off position. • Remove the plastic top hinge cover. CAUTION Doors are heavy. Two people are recommended to remove or replace the door assembly from the cabinet. • Hold the door in place while removing the top hinge from the cabinet. Hinge Cover • Remove the two 3/8” hex head bolts from the top hinge with a 3/8” wrench or socket.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL To turn the appliance OFF, press the UP () key until the warmest temperature setting of 10°F (-12°C) shows in the display. Then press the UP () key 3 times within 3 seconds to turn the unit OFF. The display will then show “OF”. To turn the unit back ON, press the DOWN () key 3 times within 3 seconds. The control will then display “10°F (-12°C)” and may be adjusted to the desired temperature.
SABBATH MODE The Sabbath mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. To initiate or exit Sabbath Mode, press and hold the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP MODE keys for 3 seconds. Then “Sb” will be displayed on the control panel indicating that the unit is in Sabbath mode. In the Sabbath mode, the High Temp alarm is active for health reasons.
ALERTS Temp Sensing Error Alert The sensor alert signals you that a problem exists with a temperature sensor. The audible alarm will sound after 1 hour and the display will alternate between “E8” or “E9” and -10°F (-23°C) at half- second intervals. The control will then enter a mode that runs the unit in a manner that maintains the factory set cabinet temperature. The audible alert can be turned off by pressing the ALERT RESET key.
CONNECTING WATER SUPPLY WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the freezer from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the freezer. CAUTION • Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used.
CONNECTING WATER SUPPLY Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut Ferrule (Sleeve) Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Stainless Steel water Line Copper water line Water Valve Bracket Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Copper water line from household water supply (Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning.) Figure A. Copper Water Line Connection Valve Inlet Water Valve 6 ft.
ICE SERVICE If your freezer has an automatic icemaker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your freezer, however, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in some models at any time. Call your local dealer for information. Wire Signal Arm Turning Your Ice Maker On After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened.
INTERIOR LIGHTING Mid-Level Lighting (some models) 4. Replace LED light and snap in place assuring the light is facing in toward the unit (inside fresh food). The mid level and upper level lighting comes on automatically when the door is opened. IMPORTANT To disconnect power to the unit, unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies power to the unit to the off position. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.
STORAGE FEATURES SpaceWise™ Glass Shelves width bins are removed in the same manner as the adjustable two-liter door bins. Multi-position adjustable slide out glass shelves can be moved to any position for larger or Soft Freeze Zone smaller packages. The shipping spacers that Soft Freeze Zone is stabilize the shelves for shipping may be specifically designed removed and discarded. to maintain a higher To Adjust The Shelves temperature than the rest of the freezer to store • Lift front edge up.
CARE AND CLEANING Keep your appliance clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power. CAUTION • When moving the unit, pull straight out. Do not shift the appliance from side to side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering. • Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces.
CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Chart Part Interior & Door Liners Cleaning Agents • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Tips and Precautions • Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 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. Door Gaskets • Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. Drawers & Bins • Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
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 CORRECTION APPLIANCE OPERATION Appliance • Appliance is plugged into a • Use another circuit. If you are unsure does not run.
BEFORE YOU CALL PROBLEM CAUSE “LO” is displayed • Control has been locked. on control. “E7”, “E8”, “E9” • The control has registered is displayed an error code. on control. “Sb” is displayed • The control is in on control. Sabbath Mode. SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound • Modern freezers have levels whenincreased storage capacity ever appliand more stable temperaance is on. tures. They require heavyduty compressors.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 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.
