Versión en español ..................................... 2 Product Registration ................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .................. 2-3 First Steps ................................................... 3 Energy Saving Ideas .................................. 4 Setting the Controls .................................... 4 Fresh Food Storage .................................... 5 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ....... 6-9 Care and Cleaning ...............................
Product Registration Versión en español Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 218854800. Spanish Owner's Guides Frigidaire Home Products P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this refrigerator. Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator/Freezer Riskofchildentrapment. Childentrapmentandsuffocationarenot problems of the past.
Important Safety Instructions (continued) Other Precautions • Neverunplugtherefrigeratorbypullingonthepowercord.Alwaysgriptheplug firmly,andpullstraightoutfromthereceptacle. • To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacingalightbulb. Note: TurningthecontroltoOFFturnsoffthecompressor, butdoesnotdisconnectpowertothelightbulborotherelectricalcomponents. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
Energy Saving Ideas • Installtherefrigeratorinthemostcoolpartoftheroom,outofdirectsunlightand awayfromheatingductsorregisters.Donotplacetherefrigeratornexttoheatproducingappliancessuchasarange,ovenordishwasher.Ifthisisnotpossible, asectionofcabinetryoranaddedlayerofinsulationbetweenthetwoappliances willhelptherefrigeratoroperatemoreefficiently. • Leveltherefrigeratorsothedoorsclosetightly. • RefertothisOwner'sGuideforthesuggestedrefrigeratorsettings.
Fresh Food Storage Shelf Adjustment Refrigeratorshelvesareeasilyadjustedtosuitindividualneeds.Beforeadjusting shelves,removeallfood.Theshippingclipswhichstabilizetheshelvesforshipping may be removed and discarded. Toadjustthecantilevershelves(shelvessupportedattherearoftherefrigerator), liftthebackoftheshelfupandout.Replaceshelfbyinsertinghooksatrearinto slots. Lower and lock into position. Some models have Spillsafe glass shelves, whichcatchandholdaccidentalspills.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser The ice and water dispenser on the freezer door conveniently dispenses chilled water, and either ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model. Tooperatethedispenser,slidetheknobtotheselectionofyourchoiceandpressa glass against the dispensing arm, as shown. Be sure to hold the glass as far up as possibletocatchallice.Tostopdispensing,pullglassawayfromdispensingarm.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser (continued) Ice Dispenser Tips 1. Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the container and return it to the proper position. The ice maker will then produce more ice. 2. Occasionally shakethecontainertokeepiceseparated. 3. If the dispensing arm is pushed in for more than 4 minutes, the dispenser motor mayoverloadandstop.Theoverloadprotectorwillresetautomaticallyafter3 or4minutes.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser (continued) 4.YoumustreplaceexistinglargeO-ringonfilterhousing. Firstremoveoldringand discard. (You may need to use a toothpick to get under ring. NOTE: Use caution so that groove that holds ring is not damaged!) Carefully remove new Oring from sealed bag. Gently roll O-ring into place, into containment groove abovethreads. 5. Removepackagingfromfiltercartridge. 6. Placefiltercartridgeincup. Theendwiththesmallo-ringshouldbeup,outof thecup. 7.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser (continued) Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator, or contact the Frigidaire Consumer Assisting Center at 1-800-944-9044. It might be good to order some filters when you first install your refrigerator. Changing the Filter and Large O-Ring: Water quality varies throughout the world. To ensure the highest possible water quality,changewaterfilterandO-ringevery12months.
Care and Cleaning Keepyourrefrigeratorandfreezercleantopreventodorbuild-up.Wipeupanyspills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleanersorstrongalkalinesolutionsonanysurface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. NOTE: Turning the control to OFF does not disconnect power to the controls, light bulb,orotherelectricalcomponents.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Long vacations: * Remove all food and ice if you will be gone 1 month or more. * Turn controls to OFF and disconnect power. * Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to the closed position. * Clean interior thoroughly. Leave both doors open to prevent odor and mold build-up.Blockopenifnecessary. Moving: When moving refrigerator, follow these guidelines to prevent damage: * Remove all food and other items from both the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Removing the Handles and Doors If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the handles and/or refrigerator and freezer doors. To Remove Handles Full-lengthTrim: 1. Usingaputtyknife,carefullyslidethecornerofthebladeunderthetrim.Slide bladedownuntilyoufindthetrimlock.Carefullymaneuverthebladeagainstthe trim lock from the side as shown. Note: Pressing down on the trim lock from abovewillnotreleaseit. 2.
Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Beforecallingforservice,reviewthislist.Itmaysaveyoutimeandexpense.Thislist includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materialsinthisappliance. SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator compressor does not run. Freezer control is off. Set freezer control. See Setting the Controls. Refrigeratorisindefrostcycle.Thisisnormalforafullyautomaticdefrostingrefrigerator.Thedefrost cycleoccursperiodically,lastingabout20minutes.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM (continued) Temperature in freezer is too warm. Freezer control is set too warm. Set freezer control to a colder setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow24hoursforthetemperaturetostabilize.Then,if refrigeratortemperatureis notright,setrefrigeratorcontroltoawarmersetting. Temperature in the refrigerator is too warm and the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Temperature in Meat Keeper (some models) is too warm.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice. Icestoragebinisempty.Whenthefirstsupplyoficeisdroppedintobin,dispensershouldoperate. Freezertemperatureissettoowarm.Turnfreezercontroltoahighersettingsothaticecubeswill be made. When first supply of ice is made, dispenser should operate. Householdwaterlinevalveisnotopen. Openhouseholdwaterlinevalve,andallowsufficienttime for ice to be made. When ice is made, dispenser should operate. Freezer door is not closed.
OCCURRENCE LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON SOLUTION Light bulb is burned out. Replace bulb. Lightswitchisstuck. Lightswitchislocatedon interiordoorframenexttothetemperaturecontrol in each compartment. Push in plunger to release. No electric current is reaching refrigerator. See Occurrence section RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR.
FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY YourFrigidaireproductisprotectedbythiswarranty WARRANTY PERIOD FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Excludes original and replacement PureSource™ Ice & Water filter cartridges (if equipped).
Service Information (Canada) To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before calling for service. Common occurrences and their solutions can be found in the Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instructions in this manual. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for service. Insist on factory service by an authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot.
WARRANTY IN CANADA REFRIGERATORS (FROST FREE) Forserviceunderthiswarranty,contactyourlocaldealer/ retailer,authorizedFRIGIDAIREPARTSAND SERVICEdepot,or: WARRANTOR: FrigidaireHomeProducts 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1K6 FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1K6 Tel: (905) 565-9200 Fax: (905) 565-0937 This refrigerator is a branded product of Frigidaire Canada.
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