Before You Call - Frigidaire 242108500 Important Safety Instructions Manual

Frigidaire refrigerator use & care guide
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1-800-265-8352 (Canada)
PROBLEM
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKEr
Ice maker is not mak-
ing any ice.
Ice maker is not mak-
ing enough ice.
Ice maker will not stop
making ice.
Ice cubes are freezing
together.
ICE DISPENSEr
Dispenser will not dis-
pense ice.
Ice dispenser is
jammed.
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOOrS/DrAWErS
Door(s) will not close.
Drawers are difficult to
move.
CAUSE
Ice maker wire signal arm is in
the "up" or OFF position.
Ice maker power switch is Off.
Ice maker has small cube
caught in mechanism.
Saddle valve on cold water
pipe is clogged or restricted by
foreign material.
Ice maker is producing less ice
than you expect.
Check to see if water dispenser
is dispensing slower than normal.
Ice maker wire signal arm is
being held down by some item
in the freezer.
Ice cubes are not being used
frequently enough.
Ice cubes are hollow (partially
frozen cubes with water inside).
Freezer control is set too warm.
Ice storage container is empty.
Freezer temperature is set too
warm.
Household water line valve is
not open.
Ice dispensing arm has been held
in for more than 4-5 minutes.
Ice has melted and frozen
around auger due to infrequent
use, temperature fluctuations,
and/or power outages.
Ice cubes are jammed between
ice maker and back of ice
container.
Door was closed too hard, caus-
ing other door to open slightly.
Refrigerator is not level. It
rocks on the floor when moved
slightly.
Refrigerator is touching a wall
or cabinet.
Food is touching shelf on top of
drawer.
Track that drawers slide on is
dirty.

BEFOrE yOU CALL

COrrECTION
Move wire signal arm to the "down" or
mounted)
Turn power switch to On ("
Remove small cube from ice maker. The ice and water
filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace filter cartridge.
Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. En-
sure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean
valve. Replace valve if necessary.
Side mounted ice maker should produce 4 to 4.5 pounds
(approximately 4 quarts) of ice every 24 hours. A rear
mounted ice maker should produce 3 to 4 pounds (ap-
proximately 3½ quarts) of ice every 24 hours. Quick Ice
option should produce up to 50% more ice every 24 hours.
If it is, replace the ice and water filter cartridge.
Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice
cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal arm.
Remove ice container and discard ice from container. Ice
maker will produce fresh supply.
The ice and water filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace
filter cartridge.
Set freezer control to colder setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container,
the dispenser should operate.
Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes
will be made. When first supply of ice is made, dispenser
should operate.
Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time
for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser
should operate.
Motor is overloaded. Motor over load protector will reset in
approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be dispensed.
Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents.
Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position.
When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.
Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.
Close both doors gently.
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support
the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging
or sloping floor.
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support
the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging
or sloping floor.
Remove top layer of items in drawer.
Ensure drawer is properly installed on track.
Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See
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ON position. (side
I") position. (rear mounted)
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