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Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Features At A Glance ..................................4
Installation ................................................5
Door Removal/Reversal Instructions ............7
Handle Installation .....................................9
Connecting Water Supply ..........................11
Ice Service ...............................................13
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Controls ...................................................14
Optional Features .....................................16
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........19
Care and Cleaning ....................................20
Before you Call .........................................22
Major Appliance Warranty .........................23
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation ..........5 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ..19 Door Removal/Reversal Instructions ....7 Care and Cleaning ........20 Handle Installation ........9 Before you Call .........22 Connecting Water Supply ......11 Major Appliance Warranty ......23 Ice Service ..........13 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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 •... - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers • Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to We strongly encourage responsible appliance prevent the refrigerator from being turned recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility off accidentally.
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Page 4: Features At A Glance
FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Ice Maker Ice Tray Fixed Door Ice Bucket Freezer Shelf Auxiliary Freezer Control Door Rack Refrigerator Control temperature garage coldest (Some Models) Dairy Door cold * recommended Deli Drawer Cover Tall Bottle Retainer Deli Drawer... -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & • All four corners of the cabinet must rest Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, firmly on the floor. - Page 6 INSTALLATION NOTE Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side. 4 Some models are equipped with an anti- tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise until it contacts the floor.
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Page 7: Door Removal/Reversal Instructions
DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Tools Necessary: Phillips Adjustable Socket Head Wrench Wrench Set Top Hinge Top Hinge Cover Front Cover Rear Screw Screw 3/8" Fixed Hinge Bottom Wrench Screw Hinge Screw NOTE 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 hinges from one side to the other. - Page 8 DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS 7. Remove three screws on bottom hinge and anti- Door Stop Door Screw Stop tip bracket (if equipped) with ⅜” socket wrench. Washer 8. Remove toe grille support and screws (if Hinge equipped). 9. Install bottom hinge and anti-tip bracket (if Bottom equipped) on opposite side with the three screws Hinge removed from step 7.
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Page 9: Handle Installation
HANDLE INSTALLATION 3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part CAUTION of 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,... - Page 10 HANDLE INSTALLATION To attach plastic refrigerator handle: To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, Handles may be easier to reverse while doors pull handle straight down until handle is are off. Reverse freezer and refrigerator aligned with screw holes on top of door.
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Page 11: Connecting Water Supply
Choice water line kit 5305513409 (with ® a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice water line ® kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/store for more... - Page 12 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Steel Plastic Water Maker Inlet Valve Clamp Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Brass 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power Tube Compression source. Ferrule 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or (Sleeve) bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear.
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Page 13: Ice Service
ICE SERVICE If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, IMPORTANT minimal ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Air in new plumbing lines Your ice maker is shipped from the factory may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three with the wire signal arm in the ON position. times before making a full tray of ice. -
Page 14: Controls
CONTROLS Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (some models) NOTE When first turning refrigerator on, adjust the refrigerator control to Normal. This is the recommended initial setting. - Page 15 CONTROLS Cool Down Period Temperature Adjustment • Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the To ensure safe food storage, allow the knob in small increments, allowing the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed temperature to stabilize. for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. Adjusting the refrigerator/freezer control will Refrigerator &...
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Page 16: Optional Features
OPTIONAL FEATURES To adjust slide-under/flip shelf: CAUTION 1. Pull shelf forward until the back of the shelf drops down, then gently push shelf Do not clean glass shelves or covers with back and under. warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden 2. Lift front of shelf to flip it upwards toward temperature changes or impact, such as... - Page 17 OPTIONAL FEATURES Adjustable door bins Crisper Humidity Control (some models) Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs. The crisper humidity control, present on the crisper drawers of some models, allows you to To move door bin along a rail: adjust the humidity within the crisper.
- Page 18 OPTIONAL FEATURES Pantry Drawer (some models) Crispers (some models) Some models are equipped with a Pantry The crispers, located under the bottom Drawer for storage of luncheon meats, refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. Please fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. be sure to support glass when removing the Wash items in clear water and remove excess drawer.
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Page 19: Normal Operating Sounds And Sights
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the sounds you Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: may hear A Evaporator Refrigerant through the Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may evaporator may create a boiling or introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds gurgling sound. -
Page 20: Care And Cleaning
CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment IMPORTANT Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains If you store or move your refrigerator in appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe freezing temperatures, be sure to completely up any spills immediately and clean the freezer drain the water supply system. - Page 21 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 Door Liners water. Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge • Baking soda and or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb water or any electrical part.
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Page 22: Before You Call
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at 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. -
Page 23: Major Appliance Warranty
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 1.800.944.9044 1.800.265.8352 Frigidaire Electrolux Canada Corp. 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte, NC 28262 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada...