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Product Registration ..................................2
Important Safety Instructions ...................2
VersiOnen Espaflol .....................................2
First Steps ................................................... 3
Energy Saving Ideas...................................5
Setting the Controls ....................................5
Fresh Food Storage .................................. 6 -7
Care and Cleaning ................................... 8 -9
Automatic Ice Maker ..................................9
Door Reversal Instructions ................ 10-12
Avoid Service Checklist ...................... 14-16
Normal Operating Sounds .......................16
Warranty .................................................... 1 7
Service Information (Canada) .................. 18
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Summary of Contents for Electrolux FRT21LRGW5

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Product Registration ........2 Important Safety Instructions ....2 VersiOnen Espaflol ........2 First Steps ........... 3 Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply ..4 Energy Saving Ideas........5 Setting the Controls ........5 Fresh Food Storage ........6 -7 Care and Cleaning ........8 -9 Automatic Ice Maker ........9 Door Reversal Instructions ....
  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Record the Model Number and Serial Number of this refrigerator in the space Product Registration provided below. These numbers are Found on the serial plate located on the top left wall of the refrigerator compartment. VersiOn en espafiol Si desea obtener una copia en espanol Model Number: de este Manual del Usuario, slrvase escribir a la direcciOn que se incluye a...
  • Page 3: First Steps

    First Steps Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps: Location Choose a place that isnear a grounded electrical outlet, DO NOT usean extension 3" AIR SPACE cord or an adapter plug. If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources.
  • Page 4: Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply

    Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply Toavoid electric shock,which cancausedeath or severepersonal injury,disconnectthe refrigerator from electricalpower before connectinga water supply line to the refrigeratoc To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line Water supply tubing made of 1/4" plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks, Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line •...
  • Page 5: Energy Saving Ideas

    • Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part ofthe room, out of direct sunlight and Energy Saving Ideas away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heat- producing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section or cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently.
  • Page 6: Fresh Food Storage

    Fresh Food Storage Shelf AdJustment Refrigerator shelves are easily adjustable to suit individual needs. Before adjusting shelves, remove all rood, The shipping clips, which stabilize the shelves Forshipping may be removed and discarded. Toadjust sliding shelves, remove by pulling Forward to the _top position, then lift the Front edge up and pull out.
  • Page 7: Fresh Food Storage

    The Humidity Control (some models with Crisper drawers) allows you to adjust the Fresh Food Storage humidity within the Crisper. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables which keep (continued) best in high humidity. Leafy vegetables, however, keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on HIGH, or in a drawer without a Humidity Control.
  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at leasttwice 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 9: Automatic Ice Maker

    Care and Cleaning Moving Tips Vacation Short vacations: Leavetile refrigerator operating during vacations of 1 to 3 weeks_ (continued) Use up all perishable items from the refrigerator section. Wrap and store other items in the freezer. If the unit has an automatic ice maker, turn oft the ice maker. Long vacations: Remove all rood and ice if you will be gone 1 month or more.
  • Page 10: Door Reversal Instructions

    Door Reversal Your refrigerator is equipped with reversible door hinges. Hinging of the door can be changed to the opposite side any time you wish. An envelope containing extra plastic Instructions hole plugs is included in some models, Turn the refrigerator control to OFF. Remove all food, bottles, and other items from the door.
  • Page 11 To reattach trim: Slide both trim locks out of trim insert the 6.To remove Freezer Door freezer handle: new adhesive trim locks contained in your literature pack, Self-_hesive NOTE: Trim lock must be removed and installed by sliding OVER Nameplate (some model_) the two donut shaped areas Install trim to handle by sliding up Magnetic...
  • Page 12 11. Place original washer ( some models) o verhole in refrigelator dool andlineupholein center M ngeInsert hinge pinthrough bothholesPlace washer ( some Hinge models) on hinge pin,thenposition Center Hinge" freezer dooron centerhinge 12. Remove plug from upper bearing of door and reinstall or] opposite side 13.
  • Page 13: Toe Grille Assembly Instructions

    Toe Grille Assembly Instructions NOTE: If your refrigerator has the type of Mounting NOTE: If your refrigerator has the type of Mounting Clips shown in Figure 1B below, use this procedure. Clips shown in Figure 2 below, use this procedure. Tools Required: None Tools Required: None To Attach the Toe Grille:...
  • Page 14: Avoid Service Checklist

    Avoid Service Checklist Before calling rot service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense, This list includes common occurrences that are not the result or defective workman- ship or materials in this appliance, OCCURRENCE SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator compressor does not run.
  • Page 15 OCCURRENCE SOLUTION WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator Weathe_ is hot and humid which hcreases rate of flost buildup and internal sweating This is normal walls. Door is slightly open See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OFDOORS/DRAWERS. Door is opened too often or too long Qpen the door less often Water collects on bottom...
  • Page 16: Normal Operating Sounds

    OCCURRENCE SOLUTION OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Drawers are difficult to move. Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Keep less food in drawer Track that drawers sJides on is diity Glean drawer and track LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is burned out See"Replacing the Light Bulb" in Care and Cleaning. Light switch isstuck Light switch is located on the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment near the temperature control box Push in light switch to release No electric current is reaching refrigerator, See Occurrence section RUNNING OF...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH AUTHORIZED SERVICERS_ THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULLONE-YEAR Oneyearfromoriginal Payallcostsforrepeiringorreplacinganypertsofthts Costs of service ca_ls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchasedate appliancewhich prove to be defective in matedatsor RESPONSIBILITIES OFTHE CONSUMER, * workmanship Excludesorigina]and reptscementIce &...
  • Page 18: Service Information (Canada)

    Service Information To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before calling for service. Common occurrences and their sol utions can be round in the (Canada) Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instructions in this manual.
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