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Frigidaire Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

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Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Features at a Glance ...................................5
Installation ................................................6
Door Removal Instructions ........................10
Installing Door Handles .............................13
Controls ...................................................18
www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044
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Care
Refrigerator
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer ...................24
Storage Features ......................................25
Changing the Filter ...................................31
Care and Cleaning ....................................33
Before you Call .........................................37
Major Appliance Warranty .........................41
www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ..30 Installing Door Handles ......13 Changing the Filter ........31 Connecting Water Supply ......16 Care and Cleaning ........33 Controls ...........18 Before you Call .........37 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....21 Major Appliance Warranty ......41 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

     Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted hazards. ¼” (6 mm) front-to-back • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the  Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator presence of explosive fumes.  Cabinet is setting solid on all corners • Avoid contact with any moving parts of...

  • Page 3: Electrical Information

    “just a few days”. If you directly into a properly grounded three are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, prong receptacle. The receptacle must be please follow the instructions below to help installed in accordance with local codes and prevent accidents.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug CAUTION 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.

  • Page 5: Features At A Glance

    Shelf Light *LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer *Store- *Door Bin More Drawer Adjustable Hinges Freezer Baskets *Freezer Ice Maker Removable Ice Bin Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.

  • Page 6: Installation

    We recommend using a service or kitchen installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing contracting professional to install your refrigerator. and electrical connections: Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use Sides & Top ⅜ inch (9.5 mm) & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
  • Page 7 1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille 5 Recheck gasket seal. and gently pull forward (see illustration). 2 You can raise or lower each door. Use a Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors ⅜ inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment (if necessary) screws (one per side).
  • Page 8 Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. Rotate Door  Stop NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Re-tighten Screw Door Lower Stop Re-tighten Screw Hinge 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION To level the doors using the adjustable To adjust the flipper mullion: lower hinge (select models): 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door mullion hinge. being adjusted. Flipper 2 Open doors to 90 degrees. Mullion 3 Loosen or remove screw.

  • Page 10: Door Removal Instructions

    Hinge Water With Line Door 3 Detach the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to the front of the unit. The Front Rear connector releases when you press inward Cover Screw...
  • Page 11 Line Approximately 5 feet  NOTE You will be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. Lower Hinge Removal Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the “Installation”...
  • Page 12 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer. 2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two screws on each side). Remove Hex Remove Hex Head Drawer Head Drawer Screw Screw Do Not Remove Other Screws Remove Remove Hex Head Drawer Hex Head Drawer...

  • Page 13: Installing Door Handles

    All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier.
  • Page 14 All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier.
  • Page 15 All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Water Supply

    OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be...
  • Page 17 To Connect Water Supply Line To Plastic Water Tubing Steel Ice Maker Inlet Valve to Ice Maker Clamp Fill Tube 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power Brass source. Compression 2 Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush Ferrule supply line until water is clear.

  • Page 18: Controls

    CONTROLS User Interface (options may vary) Enlarged view of user interface display menu (options may vary)

  • Page 19: Setting Cooling Temperatures

    While in the locked state, you refrigerator settings to their locked will not be able to change any factory default settings. settings on the display nor dispense ice and water.

  • Page 20: Sabbath Mode

    Sabbath Mode Power Failure The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls In the event of a power failure, the power fail in accordance with observance of the weekly alert will be illuminated. Press alarm reset to Sabbath and religious holidays within the acknowledge the alarm.

  • Page 21: Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser

    Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it  NOTE can work as soon as you install your refrigerator. If you cannot connect a water supply, set the ice maker’s On/Off icon to Off; otherwise, the Dispensed water is chilled. For colder water, add ice maker’s fill valve may make a loud chattering...
  • Page 22 AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER 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 as described in the previous section. Off On • The following sounds are normal when the ice...

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Ice Maker

    1 Turn off the mechanism. If the auger is not properly aligned ice maker. when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will not dispense ice. The fresh food door also may 2 Remove not close properly causing warm air to leak into the ice bin the fresh food compartment.

  • Page 24: Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer

    Maker (select models) • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating: After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. When - Motor running using the ice maker for the first time, and in order - Ice dropping into ice bin...

  • Page 25: Storage Features

    STORAGE FEATURES Drawers CAUTION Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These drawers are located in fixed To avoid personal injury or property damage, positions at the bottom of the fresh food handle tempered glass shelves carefully. compartment. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature Crispers change.

  • Page 26: Deli Drawer

    STORAGE FEATURES 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place. 6 Place bin liner into bin. Removing Crisper Drawer Deli drawer Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese. Adjustable Door Bin Accessories (varies by model) Doors...
  • Page 27 STORAGE FEATURES Dairy compartment  NOTE Use the dairy compartment, If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer at the top of clips, the drawer will not close properly. the fresh food compartment To Remove Lower Basket door, for short- term storage 1 Remove all items from basket.
  • Page 28 STORAGE FEATURES Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out. Middle Basket Divider Retainers Stabilizer Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray ...

  • Page 29: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    Ideas for saving energy quality for longer time periods. Installation • Wash items and remove excess water. • Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of • Wrap any items that have strong odors or high the room, out of direct sunlight, and away moisture content.

  • Page 30: Normal Operating Sounds And Sights

     noticeable. NOTE The following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your freezer A Evaporator Refrigerant through the compartment is normal.

  • Page 31: Changing The Filter

    (200 gallons/757 liters for PureSource Ultra • Rated service flow - .50 gallons per minute has flowed through the system. • Operating Temp: Min. 33° F, Max. 100° F If your refrigerator has not been used for a period • Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 pounds per of time (during moving for example), change the square inch filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.

  • Page 32: Air Filter

    Air filter Ordering replacement filters (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. Order new filters by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer Replacing your PureAdvantage where you bought your refrigerator. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first air filter install your refrigerator. To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors, Air Filter Replacement cartridge, part #PAULTRA you should change the air filter every six months (the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six months).

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water supply system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this operation.
  • Page 34 CAUTION: Wear gloves when replacing • Unplug refrigerator Bulbs light bulbs to avoid getting cut. • Wear gloves Use same wattage when replacing bulb. • Remove light cover • Replace old bulb • Replace light cover • Plug in the refrigerator...
  • Page 35 Ice Chute Extension Installing the Ice Chute Extension (select models) The ice chute extension is designed to better 1 Turn the refrigerator off using the button direct ice flow into containers. on the control panel (refer to the “Controls” section of this Manual). 2 Align the extension with the ice chute so that the snap clips are just inside the front edge of the chute.
  • Page 36 NOTE Order new LEDs by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator. Here is the LED lights are in series so if one is bad or product number to request when ordering: unplugged, several lights may not light up.

  • Page 37: Before You Call

    • The water supply line is • Ensure that the supply line does not kink when kinked. the refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall. • The water filter is not seated • Remove and re-install the water filter. Be sure properly.
  • Page 38 • See the “Ice maker is not making any ice” be dispensed. section above. • The refrigerator doors are • Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely not completely closed. closed. • Dispenser paddle has • The motor overload protector will reset in about been pressed too long and three minutes and then ice can be dispensed.
  • Page 39 “0”. • Refrigerator is in defrost • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost cycle. refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. • Plug at electrical outlet is • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
  • Page 40 • Condenser is dirty. • Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning. Compressor • Thermostat keeps the • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to goes off refrigerator at a constant keep temperature constant. and on temperature.

  • Page 41: Major Appliance Warranty

    3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit. 4. Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty. 5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Products used in a commercial setting. 7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

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