REFRIGERATOR use & care Introduction........................................................2 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser....... 18 Important Safety information.....................3 Storage Features...........................................20 Features ............................................................5 Normal Operating Sounds.......................... 21 Installation..........................................................6 Filter Replacement......................................
INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Please read all instructions before using this appliance. Safety Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert of potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. CAUTION CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of refrigerator properly in accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Proper Disposal of your Appliance Risk of child entrapment 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 unit, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit energystar.
FEATURES *Features may vary according to model G F E H I D C J A B B K L M N A Adjustable Door Bins H Water Filter B Shelves I Dairy Compartment C Ice Container J Temperature Sensor/Thermistor D Fixed Door Bins K Deli Drawer (some models) E Ice Maker L Crisper Pan F Damper/Air filter housing M Toe Grille G Refrigerator LED Light Cover N Slide Out Basket IMPORTANT Accessories are available for your appliance and may be purchased at Frigidaire.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general Toe Grille Installation and Removal operating instructions for your model. Use To install toe grille the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the appli1. Open both doors. Slide the left and ance, follow these important first steps. right sides of the toe grille over the lower hinges of the appliance. Location • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
INSTALLATION Door Opening NOTE The doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening. Position your unit to allow easy access to a counter or table when removing food. For the best use of drawers and freezer baskets, position the appliance where both doors can fully open. Meet all of these conditions by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers. To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 1.
INSTALLATION To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge: NOTE Some models will not have a set screw. For those models follow steps 2 through 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. After leveling, verify the door stop contacts the lower hinge and the top of the door does not contact the upper hinge through full movement of the door (from fully closed to fully open). Door Stop Flange Before leveling either door, remove the set screw that locks the door height into position.
DOOR REMOVAL To remove the refrigerator top hinge/cover: Tools Necessary: 1. Remove the 2 screws from the cover over the top door hinge. Phillips™ Head & Phillips™ Flathead Head Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench 2. Lift hinge cover straight up and off. 3. Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. 4. Remove the 2 screws from the top hinge and lift the hinge straight up. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside. 5.
DOOR REMOVAL To remove the freezer top hinge cover: 1. 2. To Disconnect 1. Press outer ring against face of fitting Remove the 2 screws from the cover over the top door hinge. Lift hinge cover straight up and off. 2. Pull to remove tube To Connect Insert tube and push until mark touches face of fitting Door Closer Pin Hinge Hinge Assembly Screws Adjustable Hinge (some models) To remove the freezer door: Door 1.
DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp (some models). IMPORTANT To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles. 11 1. Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the unit from electrical power source before connecting a water supply line to the appliance. • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve. • Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION A B C D G E F H I A Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube B Steel Clamp C Brass Compression Nut D Ferrule (Sleeve) E Copper Water Line F Water Valve Bracket G Valve Inlet H Water Valve I Copper Water Line from Household Water Supply* J Braided Flexible Stainless Steel Water Line K 6 ft. (1.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS NOTE Your appliance may have some or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features and their use and care. Front of Door User Interface Cube Press the Cube button to get cubed ice. A white LED light will indicate the mode is selected. Press glass against the ice dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all the ice. Crush Press the Crush button to get crushed ice. A white LED light will indicate the mode is selected.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 15 Alarms Power Outage In the event of a power outage where the internal temperature of the refrigerator rises above the safe temp zone, the Power Outage warning will appear to remind you to check your food. In addition to the indicator, an alarm will sound every 60 seconds until acknowledged. Press any button to clear the alarm.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS In-Door User Interface Active Mode View Inactive Mode View Sleep Mode View
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 17 In-Door Control Display Mode Views Your display is equipped with a sleep and inactive mode to prevent accidental changes to the unit settings during opening and closing of the doors. When both doors are closed, the display will be in sleep mode. When either door is first opened, the display will be in inactive mode where all the current settings are visible but dimmed. Pressing any button on the display will activate the display and a tone will be played.
AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER Priming the water supply system Turning the ice maker on CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, the recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi. Excessive pressure may cause the system to malfunction. 1. Begin filling the system by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. Keep the glass in this position until Dispenser water comes (varies by model) out of the dispenser. It may take about 1½ minutes.
AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER Ice Maker/Dispenser Tips • Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container as explained in Cleaning the Ice Storage Bin. • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn Off the ice maker. • If you need a large quantity of ice at one time, it is best to get cubes directly from the ice container.
STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher. Crispers Crispers allow you the flexibility to store any manner of items including fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. Crispers do not feature humidity controls.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS Understanding the Sounds you may Hear Your new, high-efficiency unit may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your appliance is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. Following is a list of major components in your unit and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
FILTER REPLACEMENT PurePour™ Water Filter Keep safe, great-tasting water flowing with a PurePour™ water filter. Using a PurePour™ water filter: • Makes Safe Water Second Nature PurePour™ water filters are certified to reduce contaminates* and keep great-tasting water flowing for you and your family. • Produces Purity You Can Trust Know for certain your PurePour™ water filter is a protector. Counterfeits and knockoffs put your refrigerator and health at risk.
FILTER REPLACEMENT 23 Air Filter (some models) Damper/Air Filter Housing Some models are pre-loaded with an air filter located at the top of the fresh food compartment, next to the water filter. In humid regions certain products stored too close to the damper/air filter housing may freeze. If this scenario occurs, adjust the fresh food temperature settings and reconfigure the top shelf storage to allow for proper air diffusion.
CARE AND CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your appliance clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and refrigerator 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.
CARE AND CLEANING 25 Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Use 2 Tbsp of baking soda in 1 qt 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Let us help you troubleshoot your concern! This section will help you with common issues. If you need us, visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com CONCERN CAUSE 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.ca SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is not on.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONCERN CAUSE DISPENSER (Ice & Water) (Continued) Ice dispenser is • Ice has melted and jammed. frozen around auger due to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages. Dispenser will not dispense water. • Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container. • Water filter not seated properly. • Water filter is clogged. Water has an odd taste and/ or odor. Water pressure is extremely low. Water not cold enough. • Household water line valve is not open.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not • Door was closed too • close. hard, causing other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not lev- • el. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet. Drawers are difficult to move. • Food is touching shelf on top of drawer. • Track that drawers slide on is dirty. RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor • Freezer control is set does not run. to “OF” or “0”.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONCERN CAUSE Compressor • Thermostat keeps the goes off and refrigerator at a conon frequently. stant temperature. DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Digital tempera- • Electronic control ture displays system has detected a are flashing. performance problem. 29 SOLUTION • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant. • Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays.
LIMITED 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.
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