Use & Care Manual Top Mount Refrigerator Important Safety Instructions.............. 2 Installation.............................................. 3 Connecting Water Supply..................... 4 Door Removal Instructions................... 5 Temperature Controls........................... 7 Ice Service.............................................. 8 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights.... 9 Care and Cleaning................................. 10 Warranty.................................................
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Warning Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type. These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate Properly. Definitions Electrical information This is the safety alert symbol.
Installation Installation Clearances important Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food Controls to “0” turns off the compressor and prevents your refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.
CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve Warning 1. 2. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve. 3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. 4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, as shown. 5.
Door Removal / reversal Instructions Tools Necessary: Plastic Putty Knife (OR) OR Pliers ™ Phillips head or ™ Quadrex head screwdriver Socket Wrench Set Awl Adjustable Wrench door removal and reversal instructions: Top Hinge Cover Top Hinge note The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.
Door Removal / reversal Instructions To Remove Freezer Handle: To Remove REFRIGERATOR Handle: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, using the same holes as nameplate.
temperature controls Cool Down Period Temperature adjustment To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. • Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. • • For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder. For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.
ice service If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately one to two days to fill the ice container.
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights Understanding The Sounds You May Hear E. Cold Control/Defrost Timer or Auto Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off. The timer also produces sounds similar to an electric clock. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed.
Care & Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. • • • caution When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out.
white westinghouse APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION White Westinghouse Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a 90 day limited warranty. For 90 days from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay costs, except as set forth below, associated with 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.
Before You Call 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-668-4606 (Canada) Common Occurrences Refrigerator does not run. 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. x x x x Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.