All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Controls....................................................10 Installation.................................................4 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........11 Door Removal Instructions...........................5 Care and Cleaning.....................................12 Handle Installation......................................6 Before you Call..........................................14 Connecting Water Supply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator. For your Safety • 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 Refrigerators/Freezers We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information on recycling your old refrigerator. Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: • Remove doors. • Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating To level your instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator refrigerator: only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before 1. Remove starting the refrigerator, follow these important toe grille. first steps. 2. Use flatblade Location screwdriver • Choose a place that is near a grounded or ⅜” electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord socket or an adapter plug.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Tools Necessary: Phillips Top Hinge Cover Front Screw TM Head Top Hinge Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Bottom Hinge Screw Adjustable Wrench or Socket Wrench Set NOTE The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.
HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp. 3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door, then tighten another ½ turn. Shoulder Screw IMPORTANT To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles.
HANDLE INSTALLATION To attach plastic refrigerator handle: To attach plastic freezer handle: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door. 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door. 2. Secure top of handle with two screws. 2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage: • 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 THE WATER SUPPLY 9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/ Off power switch to the “I” position (rear mounted). Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut Ferrule (Sleeve) Copper water line IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system.
ICE SERVICE CONTROLS If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately one to two days to fill the ice container. New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. NOTE Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a sound insulator.
CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. When cleaning, take the following precautions: • Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel. • Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. • Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. • Remove adhesive labels by hand.
CARE & CLEANING Care & Cleaning Tips Part Interior & Door Liners Door Gaskets Drawers & Bins Glass Shelves Toe Grille What To Use • Soap and water Tips and Precautions Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. • Baking soda and 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. • 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. Common Occurrences 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. Refrigerator does not run. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
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.