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297298700 (August 2010)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Refrigerator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ................................ 2 Sabbath Mode .................................................... 10
Features at a Glance ............................................. 4 Alerts ................................................................ 11
Installation .......................................................... 5 Changing The Filter / Interior Lighting .................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING IMPORTANT Please read all instructions before using this IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or refrigerator. maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related. For Your Safety • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other fl ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding fl ammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the presence of Installation Che
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety Electrical Information Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any • The refrigerator must be plugged into its exterior wrapping material immediately after the own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC refrigerator is unpacked. Children should NEVER use only electrical outlet. The power cord of the these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretc
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FEATURE OVERVIEW Understanding Features and Terms Your Frigidaire refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage fl exibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology. NOTE Features may vary according to model. Pro-Select™ Dairy Compartment Electronic Pure Control Advantage® Air Filter Air Baffl e Upper Level Incandescent Lighting Adjustable Door Bins SpaceWise™ Glass Shelves Deli Drawer Gallon Doo
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INSTALLATION Required Tools You will need the following tools: This Use & Care Guide provides general operating Installation instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as Installation clearances: instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the • Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, refrigerator, follow these important fi rst steps. proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Location Sides - 3/8 inch • Choose a place that is nea
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1. Remove handle from carton and any other A protective packaging. 2. Position refrigerator handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the outside of door if a single unit installation or the freezer door (if installing the matching freezer) 3. While holding handle fi rmly against door, fasten B upper and lower Al
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LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS • Slide second unit into place leaving a minimum To Level The Refrigerator: gap of 3/16” between units for door swing clearance. While unit is lying on its back for wood skid removal, • This last step may require at least one extraction of note the location of the four (4) leg levelers installed at the second unit to properly align units in a “built-in” each corner. These leg levelers will be used to level the application. refrigerator and to adjust the height.
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DOOR REMOVAL / ELECTRONIC CONTROL DOOR REMOVAL CAUTION If door must be removed: Doors are heavy. It is recommended to have two • Unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies people to remove or replace the door assembly from power to the unit to the off position. the cabinet. • Remove the plastic top hinge cover. • Hold the door in place while removing the top hinge from the cabinet. Hinge Cover • Remove the two 3/8” hex head bolts from the top hinge with a 3/8” wrench or so
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL FEATURES Temp Mode Key Adjust UP Key Air Filter Reset Key Alarm Reset Key °F Replace Air Filter Door Ajar Adjust DOWN Key Power Fail Indicator Indicator Control Lock Key Indicator Electronic Control Panel Layout PRO-SELECT™ ELECTRONIC CONTROL FEATURES °F Replace Air Filter When the “REPLACE AIR FILTER” LED is illuminated yellow, the air fi lter needs to be replaced. The control will signal for air fi lter replacement after 3600 hours of refrigerator operation. After re
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SABBATH MODE SABBATH MODE The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the freezer and its controls in accordance with the observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. To initiate or cancel Sabbath Mode, press the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP MODE keys at the same time and hold for three (3) seconds. The display will now show “Sb” and the confi rmation tone will sound. When AC power is cycled while the control is in Sabbath mode, the control
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ALERTS ALERTS There are four possible conditions that will cause the alert tone to sound. High Temp Alert If the temperature inside the cabinet has exceeded 55ºF (13ºC) for 1 hour or more, the HIGH TEMP LED will illuminate, the HIGH TEMP Alert will sound with 4 short beeps every ½ second, and the cabinet temperature is shown in the display. The LED and temperature alert will remain active until the cabinet temperature is below 55ºF (13ºC). The audible alert can be turned off by pressin
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CHANGING THE FILTER / INTERIOR LIGHTING PURE ADVANTAGE™ AIR FILTER Your new Pure Advantage air fi lter is located inside one of the 2 Liter Door Bins. The air fi lter cover is located on the upper right side of the control box. In general, you should change the air fi lter with Part Number “EAFCBF” every six months to ensure optimal fi ltering of freezer odors. The replacement air fi lter can be purchased on the Frigidaire website (http://frigidaire.stores.yahoo.net) or call toll free in the U.S. a
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STORAGE FEATURES Upper Level Lighting The upper level lighting comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulbs: IMPORTANT Light Shield To disconnect power to the unit, unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies power to the unit to the off position. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage. 1. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. 2. Remove the light shield by pushing in on the sid
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STORAGE FEATURES Crisper Drawer With Adjustable Dividers The crisper drawer, located at the bottom of the refrigerator interior, is designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Wash items in clean water and then remove excess water before placing them in the crisper. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. Dividers may be adjusted for different size items within the crisper. To remove the Crisper Drawer or Deli Drawer: 1.
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STORAGE AND CLEANING IDEAS FOR STORING FOODS VACATION AND MOVING TIPS Fresh Food Storage Short Vacations: • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and • Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. less than three weeks. Long Vacations: • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. If the refrigerator will not be used for several months: • Remove all food and unplug the powe
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CARE AND CLEANING NOTE • Turning the refrigerator temperature control to “OFF” (See page 8) turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical power to the lights or other electrical components. Unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies power to the unit to the off position. • Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm
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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 17
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BEFORE YOU CALL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 refrigerator. Problem Cause Correction Refrigerator Operation * Refrigerator is plugged into a * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it Refrigerator does not circuit that has a ground fault checked
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BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause Correction Sound And Noise Louder sound levels * Modern refrigerators have * This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you whenever refrigerator increased storage capacity and might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. is on. more stable temperatures. They require heavy duty compressors. Louder sound levels * Refrigerator operates at higher * This is normal. Sound will level off or disap
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