All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Storage Features..................................................20 Features at a Glance...............................................4 Storing Food and Saving Energy............................24 Installation............................................................5 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.....................25 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 *Incandescent Light Ice Bin *Fresh Food Ice Maker Flipper Guide *LED Light Water Filter *Dairy Compartment *Air Filter *Can Rack SpillSafe® Shelves SpillSafe® Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Store-MoreTM Drawer *Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Ice Maker Freezer Baskets Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
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) To level the freezer drawer: 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers. To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 1 Slightly open 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 (where applicable), ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer.
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 (Fresh Food Ice Maker) quick freeze (Freezer Ice Maker, select models) Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn the ice maker “ON” or “OFF”. The ice maker is turned off when the LED above the “Ice Off” icon is illuminated. Turning the ice maker “OFF” disables the ice dispensing feature. Neither “CUBE” nor “CRUSH” will operate with the ice maker “OFF”. Activates a faster rate for freezing food and increases ice production in the freezer.
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 (select models) 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) Remove and empty the ice bin if: Ice maker/dispenser tips • If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by holding the On/Off soft-touch icon for three (3) seconds.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - FREEZER Operation & Care of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill the ice bin in about three (3) days. When using the ice maker for the first time and in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is necessary to clear air from water filter tubing. Once ice maker begins making ice, allow the bucket to fill completely, then discard the first TWO (2) FULL buckets of ice.
STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Crispers 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 Deli drawer 6 Place bin liner into bin. Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese. Accessories (varies by model) Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce cans. Insert cans into top of bin and dispense from the bottom. 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. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs.
STORAGE FEATURES Freezer Features (varies by model) To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips. Two Freezer Baskets To Remove Upper Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. Removing Lower Basket To reinstall lower basket, insert basket into retainer clips. Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out.
STORAGE FEATURES 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 (select models) Ordering replacement filters The air filter is located under the utility bin. Replacing your PureAdvantage TM 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). 1 Open the air filter door. 2 Remove the old filter and discard it. 3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing.
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 Interior & Door Liners Door Gaskets Drawers & Bins Glass Shelves Toe Grille Exterior & Handles Exterior & Handles (Stainless Steel Models Only) Cleaning Agents • Soap and water • Baking soda and water • Soap and water Tips and Precautions • 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.
CARE & CLEANING Replacing LED Lights (select models) To replace light bulbs: The fresh food compartments of your refrigerator may have LED lights. Always use Frigidaire parts for replacement. 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. To replace LED Lights: 3 Remove light cover, if necessary. 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. 2 Remove light cover by pushing up and out. 3 Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull the connector with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. COMMON SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is turned off. • Refrigerator is not connected to water line or water valve is not open. • The water supply line is kinked. • The water filter is not seated properly. • The water filter may be clogged with foreign material.
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.