All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Storage Features..................................................19 Features at a Glance...............................................4 Storing Food and Saving Energy............................23 Installation............................................................5 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.....................24 Door Removal Instructions......................................9 Changing the Filter.............
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 Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation. Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model Air Filter Ice Bin (above ice bin) (select models) Incandescent Light (select models) Flipper Guide Ice LED Light (select models) Maker Water Filter Dairy Compartment Air Filter Can Rack SpillSafeTM Shelves (select models) SpillSafeTM Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Door Bin Store-More TM Drawer Adjustable Hinges Freezer Baskets Toe Grille 4
Installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Location • Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI, electrical outlet.
Installation Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary) NOTE Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers. To level the cabinet using the front rollers: DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer. This is a factory adjustment. 1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration). To level the freezer drawer: 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
Installation To adjust the door stop: 5 Re-tighten screw. Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models): Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw. 2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to desired location.
Installation 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To adjust the flipper mullion: 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge. Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw Raising/Lowering Door 5 Re-tighten the screw, ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer. Screw will not be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.
Door Removal Instructions Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance. To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see “Installation” section).
Door Removal Instructions Installing Freezer Drawer NOTE You will be pulling approximately three (3) feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side. 4 Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.
Installing Door Handles Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end 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 opposite door. 3 While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
Installing Door Handles Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end 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 opposite door. 3 While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
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.
Controls ice off Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn the ice maker “ON” or “OFF”. Turning the ice maker “OFF” disables the ice dispensing feature. Neither “CUBE” nor “CRUSH” will operate with the ice maker “OFF”. quick freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food. light On / Off control lock Press and hold for three (3) seconds to activate and deactivate. This restricts undesired changes to the refrigerator’s settings and prevents use of the ice and water dispenser.
Controls Setting cooling temperatures 1 Down "∨” and Up "∧” indicators are located beside the displayed temperatures. 2 Press the "∨” or "∧” indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting. The temperature display will begin to blink with the first touch. After five (5) seconds of inactivity, the display will beep to accept the new temperature. After 10 seconds, the display times out and returns to the basic display.
Controls LCD Controls options User Interface power on-off Your refrigerator is equipped with a user interface display. It is only necessary to touch the panel. There is no need to press with force. Touch an icon (Water/Cube/Crush) to activate the desired dispenser mode. light on-off On / Off control lock Press and hold for three (3) seconds to activate and deactivate. The Lock icon will be displayed in the LCD window.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Priming the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi. Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction. 1 Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 2 Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the dispenser. It may take about 1½ minutes.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (Continued) How to change ice sizes cleaners. Rinse with clear water. 1 Press the CUBES key once to enable cube function. 2 Press CUBES key a second time to adjust cube size. Small is the default. 3 Use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to scroll through small, medium, and large cube sizes. Press the plus (+) key once to select medium ice cubes. 4 Press the plus (+) key again to select large ice cubes.
Storage Features Crispers CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. NOTE Features may vary according to model. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills. You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food compartments to suit your needs.
Storage Features Store-MoreTM Drawer 6 Place bin liner into bin. Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese. Accessories (varies by model) Tall bottle retainer The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. To install, insert the ends of the retainer into the holes. Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning.
Storage Features Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce cans. Insert cans into top of bin and dispense from the bottom. To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar. NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips, the drawer will not close properly. To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket.
Storage Features Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray To reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up and slide to desired location. The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed . Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Pivoting Divider Lower Basket Pivoting Divider (some models) NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water.
storing food and saving energy Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and vegetables • Store fruits and vegetables in crisper drawers, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods. • Wash items and remove excess water.
Normal Operating Sounds and sights Understanding the sounds you may hear NOTE 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. Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator.
CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with water filtering system. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. Water Filter The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment. Replacing the Water Filter In general, you should change the water filter every six months to ensure the highest possible water quality.
CHANGING THE FILTER Water Filter (some models) The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment. Replacing the Water Filter In general, you should change the water filter every six months to ensure the highest possible water quality. Water Filter Status on the user interface prompts you to replace the filter after a standard amount of water (200 gallons/757 liters for PureSource 3TM) has flowed through the system.
CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter Air filter (some models) Replacing your PureAdvantageTM air filter Replacing your PureAdvantageTM air filter To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors, you should change the air filter every six (6) months (the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six (6) months).
Care & Cleaning Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
Care & Cleaning Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water • Use two (2) tablespoons of baking soda in one (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 Drawers & Bins • Soap and water • Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
Care & Cleaning Replacing LED Lights (select models) The fresh food compartments of your refrigerator may have LED lights. Always use Frigidaire parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing incandescent light bulbs to avoid getting cut. To replace light bulbs: 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. 2 Remove light cover by pushing up and out. 2 Wear protective gloves.
Before You Call 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • • • Ice maker is not making enough ice. • Ice maker power switch is Off. Ice maker has small cube caught in mechanism. Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. • • • Turn power switch to On (“I”) position. Remove small cube from ice maker.
Before You Call (continued) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • • • • • Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • • • • Set freezer control. • Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. Power outage. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
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.