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Frigidaire FRS3R5ESB Use And Care Manual

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation --
Includes Connecting
IHousehold Water Supply to refrigerator
& Energy Saving Tips
Solutions to
Common Problems
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PN: 241812901 (Feb 2007)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Use & Care Manual Side by Side Refrigerator Español READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Welcome Safety Instructions Installation -- IHousehold Water Supply to refrigerator Door Removal Instructions Features at a Glance Temperature Controls Looking Inside Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Fast, convenient toll-free service is just a phone call away. • Top-quality repairs by factory-trained experts. • Quick access to genuine replacement parts so you can rest assured your refrigerator is repaired with the proper components. WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS Need Parts or Service?

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Such damage is not covered under your warranty. • Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally. IMPOR IMPOR...

  • Page 4: Installation

    LEVELING All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4”...

  • Page 5: Connecting Household Water Supply

    To determine the length of copper tubing needed, you will need to 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 moved out for cleaning (as shown).

  • Page 6: Door Removal Instructions

    2 Pull the cover forward about a half inch and lift it off. To remove the refrigerator door: Cover Screw 1 Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. (some models) Top Hinge Cover 2 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

  • Page 7: Features At A Glance

    FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Electronic Controls Mechanical Controls...

  • Page 8: Temperature Controls

    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 changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

  • Page 9: Electronic Temperature Controls

    ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.

  • Page 10: Temperature Controls

    If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing, it may indicate that the control system has detected a performance problem. Call your service representative, who can interpret the flashing message. To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.
  • Page 11 TURNING THE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel. To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, the button does not work unless you press and hold it for three seconds.

  • Page 12: Looking Inside

    CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. To adjust cantilever shelves: Lift front edge up. Pull shelf out.

  • Page 13: Humidity Control

    TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. To install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as shown in the diagram. The Tall Bottle Retainer works best with a Bin Snugger.

  • Page 14: Automatic Ice And Water Dispenser

    AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features may vary according to model. EXTREME To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the Touch Pad FREEZE activate this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad for 3-5 seconds to deactivate.
  • Page 15 AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features may vary according to model. l l i l l i l l i l l i s l l...
  • Page 16 To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is first connected to the household water supply line and whenever you replace the water filter. CAUTION...
  • Page 17 If the auger is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will only dispense Crushed Ice . The freezer door may also not close properly causing warm air to leak into the freezer.
  • Page 18 Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during * White Westinghouse uses the name CrystalClear instead of PureSource, but they are the same filter.

  • Page 19: Changing The Filter

    * White Westinghouse uses the name CrystalClear instead of PureSource, but they are the same filter. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.

  • Page 20: Dispenser

    Status light will turn red after approximately 250 gallons of water flowed through the ice and water dispenser. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed and bypass installed).

  • Page 21: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing The Air Filter In general, you should change the air filter every six months to ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors. You may want to adjust this time period depending on the types and amounts of food you typically store in your refrigerator.

  • Page 22: Food Storage

    • Refer to this Use & Care Manual for the suggested temperature control settings. • Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer and use more energy. • Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator.

  • Page 23: Normal Operating Sounds

    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. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.

  • Page 24: 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 metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.

  • Page 25: Care & Cleaning

    IMPORT T T T T ANT If the refrigerator is going to be stored or moved in freezing temperatures, the water in the ice and water system must be drained completely. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. Products used in a commercial setting. 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.

  • Page 27: Before You Call

    Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. • It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. • It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely. • Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more.
  • Page 28 Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) CAUSE • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often. • See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. •...
  • Page 29 Very little food in freezer. • Ice has bad odor and Ice has picked up odor or taste. flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. • Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor. • Ice not used frequently enough.
  • Page 30 Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section. • See Replacing Light Bulbs in Care and Cleaning section. • Light switch is located on side of refrigerator and freezer liners. • See PROBLEM section RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR. •...

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