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.........................................12 Interior Lighting.............................................12 Storage Features.............................................13 Energy-Saving Tips.........................................15 Care & Cleaning.............................................15 Before you Call...............................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator. 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. • Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.
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 Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1. Remove handle from carton and any other protective packaging. 2. Position refrigerator 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 freezer door (if installing the matching freezer). 3.
INSTALLATION Kick Plate Removal 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. • This last step may require at least one extraction of the second unit to properly align units in a “built-in” application. Leveling Door with Adjustable Hinge Use the lower hinge adjustment to fine tune the door height and for final cabinet spacing.
DOOR REMOVAL If door must be removed: 1. Unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies power to the unit to the off position. 2. Remove the plastic top hinge cover. 3. Hold the door in place while removing the top hinge from the cabinet. CAUTION Doors are heavy. Two people are recommended to remove or replace the door assembly from the cabinet. Hinge Cover 4. Remove the two ⅜” hex head screws from the top hinge with a ⅜” wrench or socket. Hex Head Screws (2) Hinge Plate 5.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DOWN () key 3 times within 3 seconds. The control will then display “46°F (8°C)” and may be adjusted to the desired temperature. PRO-SELECT™ Electronic Control Features Replace Air Filter When the “REPLACE AIR FILTER” LED is illuminated yellow, the air filter needs to be replaced. The control will signal for air filter replacement after 3600 hours of refrigerator operation. After replacing the air filter, reset the air filter timer by pressing the AIR FILTER key for 3 seconds.
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, simultaneously 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 INTERIOR LIGHTING Mid-Level Lighting (some models) The mid level and upper level lighting comes Your new Pure Advantage air filter is located on automatically when the door is opened. inside one of the 2-Liter Door Bins. The air filter cover is located on the upper right side of the control box.
INTERIOR LIGHTING 4. When replacing the light shield, insert the three tabs in the front of the light shield into the slots in the control box and then rotate the rear upward until the two retaining latches lock into place.
STORAGE FEATURES Deli Drawer rawer Deli D Cover This model is equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. G r r Cove spe lass Cri Crisper Drawer With Adjustable Dividers The crisper drawer, located at the bottom of the refrigerator interior, is designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Wash items in clean water and then remove excess water before placing them in the crisper.
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 Interior & Door Liners Cleaning Agents • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Tips and Precautions • Use 2 tablespoons (25 g.) of baking soda in 1 quart (1 l) 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 APPLIANCE OPERATION Appliance does • Appliance is plugged not run. into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. CORRECTION • Use another circuit.
BEFORE YOU CALL PROBLEM CAUSE “E7”, “E8”, “E9” • The control has regisis displayed tered an error code. on control. “Sb” is displayed • The control is in on control. Sabbath Mode. SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound • Appliance operates at levels whenever higher pressures during appliance is on. the start of the ON cycle. Popping or crack- • Metal parts undergo exing sound when pansion and contraction, compressor as in hot water pipes. comes on.
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.