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807876502 (September 2013)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Refrigerator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Controls ...................................................10
Installation ................................................4 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........11
Door Removal Instructions ..........................5
Care and Cleaning ....................................12
Handle Installation .....................................6 Before you
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this Doors refrigerator. Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides For your Safety Freezer door is level across the top • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable l iquids in the vicini t y of this or Leveling any other appliance. Read product labels for Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted w arnings r egar ding flammabi li t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers IMPORTANT We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls company or visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your more information on recycling your old refrigerator. refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and Before you throw away your old other
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INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating To level your instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator refrigerator: only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before 1. Remove starting the refrigerator, follow these important toe grille. first steps. 2. Use flat - Location blade screwdriver • Choose a place that is near a grounded or ⅜” electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord socket or an adapter plug. wrench to • If possible, place the refriger
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Top Hinge Tools Necessary: Top Hinge NOTE Cover Front Cover Rear Screw Screw The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right Top or right to left, by moving the door Hinge Bottom Screw Hinge hinges from one side to the other. TM Screw Phillips Head Reversing the door swing should be perf ormed b y a quali fied person. Adjustable Wrench IMPORTANT Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control
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HANDLE INSTALLATION 3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of CAUTION the handle unti l the handle is flush wi th 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, please Nameplate review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles. Additionally, before installing the door handles,
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HANDLE INSTALLATION To attach plastic refrigerator handle: To attach plastic freezer handle: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight down until handle is aligned handle straight up until handle is aligned with with screw holes on top of door. screw holes on bottom of door. 2. Secure top of handle with two screws. 2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws. Screw Screw Handle Dovetail Screw Nameplate Dovetail Screw But
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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY WARNING NOTE To avoid electric shock, which can cause Check with your local building authority death or severe personal injury, disconnect for recommendations on water lines and the refrigerator from electrical power before associated materials prior to installing your connecting a water supply line to the new refrigerator. Depending on your local/ refrigerator. state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for ® homes with existing valves its Smart Choice CA
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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm IMPORTANT (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/ Off power switch to the “I” position (rear After connecting the water supply, refer to mounted). “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty Steel Plastic Water water supply system. Clamp Tubing to Ice Brass Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes Maker Fill Compression Tube sev er al tubing l ines, a w ater fi
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ICE SERVICE CONTROLS If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, Cool Down Period no i ce will be pr oduced duri ng the first 24 hours To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator of operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to the ice maker to cycle two or three times before 12 hours before loading it with food. making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it will take appr o xi matel y one to two da ys to fill the i ce
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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Following is a list of major components in your Understanding the sounds you may refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: hear A Evaporator Refrigerant through the Y our new , hi gh-effici ency r ef ri ger ator ma y i ntr oduce evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate sound. your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some B Evaporator fan You may hear air being surf aces on floors, w all s,
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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 fresh food compartments at least twice a year. When cleaning, take the following precautions: • Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel. • Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. • Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. • Remove adhesive
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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 w arm w ater . Door Liners Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before • Baking soda and water cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. Door • Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. Gaskets Drawers & • Soap and water Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks. Bins Glass • Soap and w
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BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time Common Occurrences and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Refrigerator does not run. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. • Th
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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, alt
