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Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Features at a Glance ...................................4
Installation ................................................5
(some models) .........................................7
Handle Installation ...................................10
Connecting the Water Supply ....................12
Ice Service ...............................................14
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Care
Refrigerator
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Controls ...................................................15
Optional Features .....................................16
Care & Cleaning .......................................20
Before You Call ........................................22
Major Appliance Warranty .........................23
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ..19 Door Removal/Reversal Instructions Care & Cleaning ........20 (some models) .........7 Before You Call ........22 Handle Installation ........10 Major Appliance Warranty ......23 Connecting the Water Supply ....12 Ice Service ..........14 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this Doors refrigerator.  Handles are secure and tight For your Safety  Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides  Freezer door is level across the top •...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers IMPORTANT We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility Turning the Refrigerator controls to “0” will company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but more information on recycling your old refrigerator. does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components.
  • Page 4: Features At A Glance

    FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Ice Maker Ice Tray Fixed Door Ice Bucket Freezer Shelf Auxiliary Freezer Control Door Rack Refrigerator Control Dairy Door Deli Drawer Cover Deli Drawer Upper Door (Some Models) Rack Full Shelf Deli Drawer Cover Fixed...
  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating • Doors should align with each other and be instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only level. as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting To install the toe grille: the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION To level the cabinet using the front 4 Some models are equipped with an anti- rollers: tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise until it contacts the floor. 1 Remove the toe grille. 2 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or ⅜ inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure 2). Do not raise the cabinet more than inch.
  • Page 7: Door Removal/Reversal Instructions (Some Models)

    DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS (SOME MODELS) Tools Necessary: Phillips Adjustable Socket Head Wrench Set Wrench Top Hinge Top Hinge Cover Front Cover Rear Screw Screw 3/8" (10mm) Fixed Bottom Hinge Wrench Hinge Screw Screw 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.
  • Page 8 DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS (SOME MODELS) 4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge Door Stop Door Screw Stop and set aside. Washer 5. Remove center hinge and shim by Hinge removing inside screw and loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and Bottom shim to slide out.
  • Page 9 DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS (SOME MODELS) 19. Tighten the top hinge screws and check door gasket for open seal condition (see graphic). 20. After the screws have been tightened, replace the top hinge cover. Look for open areas between the 21. Remove the toe grille cover corresponding gasket and the cabinet flange.
  • Page 10: Handle Installation

    HANDLE INSTALLATION 3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part CAUTION of the handle until the handle is flush with the door, then tighten another ½ turn. Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp. Shoulder IMPORTANT Screw To ensure proper installation of handles, please...
  • Page 11 HANDLE INSTALLATION To reverse metal refrigerator/freezer To attach plastic refrigerator handle: handles: 1. With the door open, place the end of the Handles may be easier to reverse while doors handle on the dove tail mounting screw are off. Reverse freezer and refrigerator and pull down to secure in place.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Water Supply

    Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409 (with ® a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice water line ® kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve).
  • Page 13 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Steel Plastic Water Maker Inlet Valve Clamp Tubing to Ice Maker Fill 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power Brass Tube source. Compression 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or Ferrule bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush (Sleeve)
  • Page 14: Ice Service

    ICE SERVICE If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, IMPORTANT minimal ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Air in new plumbing lines Your ice maker is shipped from the factory may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three with the wire signal arm in the ON position. times before making a full tray of ice.
  • Page 15: Controls

    CONTROLS Temperature Adjustment Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the knob refrigerator to operate with the doors closed in small increments, allowing the temperature for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. to stabilize.
  • Page 16: Optional Features

    OPTIONAL FEATURES To adjust slide-under/flip shelf: CAUTION 1. Pull front half shelf forward until its back drops down, then gently push front half Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm shelf back and under back half shelf. water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature 2.
  • Page 17 OPTIONAL FEATURES Adjustable door bins Crisper Humidity Control (some models) Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs. The crisper humidity control, present on the crisper drawers of some models, allows you to To move door bin along a rail: adjust the humidity within the crisper.
  • Page 18 OPTIONAL FEATURES Pantry Drawer (some models) 2. Apply pressure to drawer while supporting slide from below. Tab/clip passes through Some models are equipped with a Pantry opening in drawer to locate. Ensure both Drawer for storage of luncheon meats, sides are engaged. spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. Please be sure to support glass when removing the Apply drawer.
  • Page 19: Normal Operating Sounds And Sights

    NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the sounds you Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: may hear A Evaporator Refrigerant through the Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may evaporator may create a boiling or introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds gurgling sound.
  • Page 20: Care & Cleaning

    CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment IMPORTANT Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains If you store or move your refrigerator in appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe freezing temperatures, be sure to completely up any spills immediately and clean the freezer drain the water supply system.
  • Page 21 CARE & CLEANING Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & • Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm Door Liners water. Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge • Baking soda and or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb water or any electrical part.
  • Page 22: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Common Occurrences 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.
  • Page 23: Major Appliance Warranty

    Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.944.9044 1.800.265.8352 Frigidaire Electrolux Canada Corp. 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte, NC 28262 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada...

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