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Top Mount
Welcome .......................
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Safety Instructions ............
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Espa6ol ...........
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Frangais ...........
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Installation - ,.dude_
C onnecting
Optional Ice MakerTo Water Supply .....
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Door
Removal & Reversal ....... 6 - 9
Features at a Glance ........
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Temperature Controls .......
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Looking Inside ..........
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Ice Service ....................
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Food Storage
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& Energy Saving Tips .......
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Normal Operating Sounds .. 17
Care & Cleaning ..........
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Warranty ......................
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Before You Call ...............
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Summary of Contents for Frigidaire FRT18FS5AW4
- Page 1 Top Mount Welcome ....... Safety Instructions .... Installation - ,.dude_ C onnecting 4 - 5 Optional Ice MakerTo Water Supply ..Door Removal & Reversal ..6 - 9 Features at a Glance ..Temperature Controls ..Looking Inside ..12 - 14 U Ice Service ....
- Page 2 Questions? Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrelux Home Products are very proud of our 1-800-944-9044 product and we are completly committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 (United States) priority.
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Page 3: For Your Safety
Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator. FOR YOUR SAFETY PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read pro- Risk of child entrapment duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other Child... -
Page 4: Door Opening
LEVELING This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front refrigerator, follow these important first steps. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation - Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. To Avoid Property Damage: Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. -
Page 6: Door Removal And Reversal
Door Removal and Reversal Instructions Screw Hinge Phllllp6 neaa Quadre_ neaa AdJustal_e V_3nCh Set screwanver W_'_ch DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS: _Top Hinge s=_,,_ co,,= NOTE: If you have stainless steel doors -_ go to the Removing Stainless Steel Doors and Handles Section on page 9. Cabinet Top Hinge NOTE: ]-he direction in wn_cn your refrigerator doors open [ooor sw_ng) - Page 7 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) NOTE: Some moae_s nave "pocket" handles, which are recessed into the sides o" the door. On these models, on*y me nlnges Will neea to oe reversea. TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: Nameplate {Handles may be eas_er to reverse wnHe aoors are off. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.
- Page 8 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TRIM REMOVAL (FULL-LENGTH TRIM MODELS ONLY) h7some moaels, the refrigerator aoor nasa fu ength trim piece wnlcn continues from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of the door. The top of the trim attaches to the handle bracket F gure 1 or fits arouna me base of the handle F gure 2t An adhesive "trim lock"...
- Page 9 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) ,i-Screw Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door. Remove button plug using edge of putty knife. Remove screw on side of refrigerator door and remove handle. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown in figure 3.
- Page 10 Freezer Light Ice Bucket Fixed Door Bin Freezer _Door Rack Control Retrlgerator Control Dairy Door Dell Drawer Covet Tall Bottle Retainer Dell Drawer Half Shelf Snugger Wine Rack Door Bin Special Item Full Shelf Fixed Door Sin Crisper Door Rack Drawers _ToeGrille Features...
- Page 11 COOL DOWN PERIOD 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. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When first settl ng the comrols or w nell chang ing a setting, wait 24 hours for the tem Derature to staBiliZe before making additional changes.
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Page 12: Shelf Adjustment
TO avoid personal injury Or property damage, handle tempered glass Shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to Sudden temperature change. SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. To adjust sliding shelves:... - Page 13 DOOR STORAGE TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. can be quickly selected.
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Page 14: Dell Drawer
CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) DELl DRAWER (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, Some models are equipped with a Dell Drawer for storage are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other dell items. produce. -
Page 15: Ice Service
Ice Service If your refr gerator nas an automatic ice maKer it Wl provlee a sufficient supply of ice for norma use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator. however, no ce w De Droouceo curing the first 24 hours of opera,ion. Automatic ice makers are also optlona accessories that may De nstalleO most models at any time. -
Page 16: Food Storage
Food Storage& Energy Saving Ideas FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° R • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. -
Page 17: Normal Operating Sounds& Sights
Normal Operating Sounds& Sights UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. Don't be alarmed, these are all normal sounds. create a boiling or gurgling sound. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and Evaporator kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. -
Page 18: Care And 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 metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. -
Page 19: Light Bulb
NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS) Avoid cutS when replacing light bulbs, If your refrigerator is equipped with a Never Clean condenser, wear gloves. there's no need to clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT... -
Page 20: Warranty
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGHOURAUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULLONE-YEAR One yearfrom beginal Pay allcosts for repairingor reptscingany partsof this Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchasedate appliancewhich prove to be defectivein materialsor... - Page 21 ATTENTION To Properly Install Your Refrigerator See "Installation" Section On Pages 4-5 To Reverse The Doors "Door Removal & Reversal" Section On Pages 6-9 Common 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 Occurrences defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.