All about the & Care Refrigerator of your TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ......2 Storage Features ........15 Features at a Glance ........4 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....16 Installation ..........5 Changing the Filter ........20 Door Removal Instructions ......7...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist WARNING Doors lease read all instructions before using this Handles are secure and tight refrigerator. Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides For your Safety Freezer door is level across the top •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS freezer, please follow the instructions below to Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an help prevent accidents. extension cord or adapter plug. Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers • If the power cord is damaged, it should We strongly encourage responsible appliance be replaced by an authorized service recycling/disposal methods.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Water Filter Ice Cream Shelf (Location varies by model) Ice Maker CAUTION: Do Not Remove Magnet Behind Fixed Dairy Door Bin Compartment LED Lights Dairy Compartment Container Glass Shelf Door Bin Shelf Glass Shelf Door Bin...
INSTALLATION Toe Grille Installation and This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use Removal the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the To install toe grille refrigerator, follow these important first 1 Open both doors.
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INSTALLATION Door Opening To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge: NOTE NOTE he refrigerator doors are designed to shut Some models will not have a set screw. For by themselves within a 20 degree opening. those models follow steps 2 through 4. Your refrigerator should be positioned to 1 Before leveling either door, remove set allow easy access to a counter or table when...
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance. Tools Necessary: Phillips Head Socket Wrench Set Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench Top Hinge NOTE Cover Screw Before you begin, press and hold the On/Off button (located on the temperature control Bottom panel) for three seconds.
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS To Remove Freezer Door: 1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then pull to remove tube. 2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover. 3.
HANDLE INSTALLATION 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. CAUTION 2 Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder Wear gloves and safety goggles and use bolts (A) that are fastened into door, extreme CAUTION when installing these ensuring the holes for the set screws are handles.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO WARNING NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve. • Do not re-use compression fitting or use To avoid electric shock, which can cause thread seal tape. death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before •...
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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water Plastic Water Tubing supply line (copper tubing only) to rear Steel to Ice Maker panel of refrigerator as shown. Clamp Fill Tube 6 Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½...
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.
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CONTROLS IF TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH... If ever you see “OP” or “SH” 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. Numeric Display Freezer Refrigerator Warmest Factory Setting Coldest ALARMS Power Fail In the event of a power failure, the ‘power fail’...
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CONTROLS 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.
STORAGE FEATURES vegetables, and other fresh produce. The fresh CAUTION drawers feature humidity control which allows you to adjust the humidity within the drawer. This can To avoid personal injury or property extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best damage, handle tempered glass shelves in high humidity.
AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER NOTE Your refrigerator may have some or all of the features listed below. Become familiar with these features and their use and care. Crush Press the Crush Touch Pad to get crushed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad.
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the Water Supply System Using the Ice Maker after Installation Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, an advanced water filter, Before making ice for the first time, be sure a distribution valve bank, and a reserve tank to prime the water supply system. Air in new (some models) to ensure ample supply to plumbing lines can result in two or three empty the ice and water dispenser at all times.
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER IMPORTANT CAUTION Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the ice maker may be a sign that your water filter Chemicals from a malfunctioning water needs changing. If you have a side mounted softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker you may also experience hollow water supply to your refrigerator is softened, cubes partially frozen cubes with water inside.
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER IMPORTANT When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally rotated, you must realign the auger by turning it in 90 degree turns (see below) until the ice bin fits into place with the drive mechanism. If the auger is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will...
CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filter Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate Your refrigerator is equipped with a water disinfection before or after the system. filtering system. The water filter system filters Systems certified for cyst reduction may be all dispensed drinking water, as well as the used on disinfected waters that may contain water used to produce ice. filterable cysts.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the Sounds you NOTE may Hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds not a sound insulator. normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. NOTE Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:...
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 refrigerator 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 & Door • Soap and water Use two tablespoons of baking soda in Liners • Baking soda and water one quart of warm water. Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls or any electrical part.
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) www.frigidaire.com CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is • Ice maker wire signal arm is • Move wire signal arm to the “down” or ON not making any in the “up”...
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BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION DISPENSER (Ice & Water) (Continued) Dispenser will • Dispenser lock out is • Press and hold control lock for three not dispense engaged. seconds. water. • Water filter not seated • Remove and reinstall the water filter. Be properly. sure to push the filter firmly so that you hear it lock solidly into position. •...
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BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor • Freezer control is set to • Set freezer control. does not run. “OF” or “0”. • Refrigerator is in defrost • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost cycle.
*In addition to warranty shown above, ask your dealer about a Crosley Extended Limited Warranty that comes to you at no extra charge for the 2nd through 10th years.
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