Installation ..........4 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ..11 Door Removal Instructions ......5 Care and Cleaning ........12 Handle Installation ........6 Before you Call .........14 Connecting Water Supply ......8 Major Appliance Warranty ......15 Ice Service ..........10 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
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 • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or Leveling...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers IMPORTANT We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls company or visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your more information on recycling your old refrigerator. refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and Before you throw...
INSTALLATION To level your This Use & Care Guide provides general operating refrigerator: instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before 1. Remove starting the refrigerator, follow these important toe grille. first steps.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Tools Necessary: Top Hinge Top Hinge NOTE Cover Front Cover Rear Screw Screw 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 Hinge Bottom hinges from one side to the other.
HANDLE INSTALLATION 3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of CAUTION 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...
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HANDLE INSTALLATION To attach plastic refrigerator handle: To attach plastic freezer handle: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight down until handle is aligned handle straight up until handle is aligned with with screw holes on top of door.
Depending on your local/ refrigerator. state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice ® CAUTION water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless...
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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm IMPORTANT (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/ Off power switch to the “I” position (rear After connecting the water supply, refer to mounted). “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty Steel Plastic Water...
ICE SERVICE CONTROLS Cool Down Period If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator of operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to the ice maker to cycle two or three times before 12 hours before loading it with food.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the sounds you may Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: hear A Evaporator Refrigerant through the Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling unfamiliar sounds.
CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. When cleaning, take the following precautions: • Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
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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 water. Door Liners Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before • Baking soda and water cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
BEFORE YOU CALL Visit our web site at 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 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.
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 1.800.265.8352 1.800.944.9044 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...