All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Changing The Filter.........................................13 Interior Lighting.............................................14 Storage Features.............................................14 Energy-Saving Tips.........................................16 Care & Cleaning.............................................16 Before you Call...............................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Definitions Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides 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.
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. We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www. recyclemyoldfridge.
FEATURE OVERVIEW Understanding Features and Terms Your Frigidaire refrigerator 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 refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Location NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider. • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
INSTALLATION Leveling The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. A The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. It is VERY IMPORTANT for your refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost or moisture problems.
INSTALLATION wrench and one screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Shift the doors until parallel, then retighten the screw and bolts securely. (See illustration below.) 2. Push the shelf grommet onto the wire until it snaps in place. Lower Hinge Adjustment for Leveling the Doors of the Matching Refrigerator / Freezer Pair To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (some models): 1.
INSTALLATION 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 inside surface. If installed incorrectly, the handle clip will not lay flat. 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. • Hold the door in place while removing the top hinge from the cabinet.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL Setting the PRO-SELECT™ Electronic Control Cool Down Period For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for refrigerator to cool down completely. The refrigerator will run continuously for the first several hours. Pro-Select™ Electronic Control The Pro-Select™ Electronic Control is located inside the refrigerator. Temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL Control Lock To disable the keypads on the control, begin by pressing the CONTROL LOCK key for 3 seconds until “LO” is displayed for 1 second. With the control locked, when keys are pressed on the control panel, “LO” will be displayed. To unlock the control, press the CONTROL LOCK key for 3 seconds. The display will show “UL” for one second. °F Power Fail The POWER FAIL indicator light informs you that due to a power failure, the cabinet temperature exceeded 55°F (13°C).
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 There are 4 possible conditions that will cause the alert tone to sound. High Temp Alert If the temperature inside the cabinet exceeds 55°F (13°C), the HIGH TEMP LED will illuminate, and after 1 hour, the HIGH TEMP Alarm will sound with 4 short beeps every ½ second, and the cabinet temperature is shown in the display. The LED and temperature alert will remain active until the cabinet temperature is below 55ºF (13ºC). The audible alert can be turned off by pressing Alert RESET key.
CHANGING THE FILTER PURE ADVANTAGE™ Air Filter Your new Pure Advantage air filter is located inside one of the 2-Liter Door Bins. The air filter cover is located on the upper right side of the control box. In general, you should change the air filter with Part Number “EAFCBF” every 6 months to ensure optimal filtering of freezer odors. The replacement air filter can be purchased on the Frigidaire website (http://frigidaire.stores.yahoo.net) or call toll free in the U.S. and Canada: 1-800-599-7569.
INTERIOR LIGHTING STORAGE FEATURES Upper Level Lighting SpaceWise™ Glass Shelves The upper level lighting comes on automatically when the door is opened. Multi-position adjustable slide out glass shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages. The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping may be removed and discarded.
STORAGE FEATURES To remove the Crisper Drawer or Deli Drawer: 1. Remove the glass cover from the drawer to be removed. 2. With both hands, lift up on the front of the drawer until it releases from the side supports. Dairy Bin Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food compartment door, for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. The dairy compartment is designed to be warmer than the open storage area to accommodate these types of food. 3.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS • Locate the appliance in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the unit next to heat-producing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the unit operate more efficiently. • Level appliance so that the door closes tightly.
CARE AND CLEANING Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow these guidelines to prevent damage: • Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the refrigerator. • Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. • In the moving vehicle, secure refrigerator in an upright position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of refrigerator with a blanket, or similar item.
CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Chart Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water 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. • Baking soda and water • Use 2 tablespoons (25 g.) of baking soda in 1 quart (1 l) of warm water.
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 “Sb” is • The control is in displayed on Sabbath Mode. control. SOUND AND NOISE Louder • Appliance operates at higher sound levels pressures during the start of whenever the ON cycle. appliance is on. Popping or • Metal parts undergo cracking expansion and contraction, as sound when in hot water pipes. compressor • Refrigerant (used to cool comes on. refrigerator) is circulating Bubbling or throughout the system. gurgling sound. Vibrating or • Appliance is not level.
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.
