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242065101 (July 2010)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Refrigerator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .................................2
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser .........................14
Features at a Glance ..............................................4
Changing the Filter ..............................................18
Installation ...........................................................5
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ....................19
Door Removal Inst
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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 NO T stor e or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Leveling Read product labels for warnings regarding Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted flammabili t y
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IMPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an Child Safety extension cord or adapter plug. Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any • If the power cor d is damaged, i t should be r eplaced exterior wrapping material immediately after the by an authorized service technician to prevent any refrigerator is unpacked. Children should NEVEr risk. use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap
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FEATUrES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model ® SpillSafe Adjustable Shelf ® SpillSafe Adjustable Shelf IMPORTANT Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800- 944-9044. 4
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INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating Toe Grille Installation and removal instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as To install toe grille instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the 1 Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe refrigerator, follow these important first steps. grille over lower hinges of refrigerator. Location 2 While pushing toe gri l le firmly against cabinet, • Choose a place that is near a gr ounded el
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INSTALLATION To level the doors using the adjustable lower Door Opening hinge: NOTE NOTE The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by Some models will not have a set screw. For those themselves within a 20 degree opening. models follow steps 2 through 4. Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy 1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw that access to a counter or table when removing food. For locks door height into position. (The door cannot best use of drawers a
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DOOr rEMOVAL INSTrUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If y our r ef riger ator wi l l not fit thr ough an entr ance ar ea, y ou can r educe i ts siz e b y r emo ving the doors. Check first b y measuring the entrance. required Tools You will need the following tools: Top Hinge To p Hinge T ools Necessar y: Cover Rear Cover Front Screw Screw To p Hinge Bottom AND OR OR Screw Hinge Screw Sock et Adjustable 3/8” F ixed ™ Phillips Head W rench Set W rench W rench To prepare for removing the door
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DOOr rEMOVAL INSTrUCTIONS 3 Detach the water tube from the connector To remove the freezer top hinge cover: located below the freezer door. The connector 1 Remove the two screws from each cover over the releases when you press its outer sleeve inward. top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off. To remove the freezer door: Adjustable Hinge (some models) 1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pul l ap
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CONNECTING THE WATEr SUPPLy To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve WARNING 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. To avoid electric shock, which can cause T u r n O N w a t e r s u p p l y a n d fl u s h s u p p l y l i n e u n t i l death or severe personal injury, disconnect water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve. the refrigerator from electrical power before 3. Remove
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CONTrOLS Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. refrigerator & freezer controls NOTE When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes. Temperature adjustment • After 24 hours, adjust the contr ols as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually; move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabiliz
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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. Setting Cooling Temperatures Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the the fresh food compartment. The two digital di
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CONTrOLS Indicator Cooling System On/Off Button NOTE Pressing the On/Off button on the control panel disables your refrigerator’s cooling system but does not disconnect power to lights and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Each time you make settings on the control panel, a single audible tone acknowledges your input. Turning the Cooling system on and off You can disable the cooling system in your refrig
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STOrAGE FEATUrES fresh produce. The fresh drawers feature humidity control which allows you to adjust the humidity within the CAUTION drawer. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle keep best in high humidity. Wash items in clear water and tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden Items with strong odors or
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATEr DISPENSEr Features may vary according to model. EXTrEME To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the Touch Pad for 3-5 seconds to activate FREEZE this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad again for 3-5 seconds to deactivate. EXTrA ICE To increase ice production for special occasions, such as parties, push the Touch Pad for 3-5 seconds to activate this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATEr DISPENSEr Features may vary according to model. cube crush light light on o ice water Crushed Press the Crushed Touch Pad to get crushed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice. Cubed Press the Cubed Touch Pad to get cubed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice. Light On Press the L
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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 B ef or e making ice f or the first time, be sur e to prime the tubing l ines, an adv anced w ater fi l ter , a distribution v alv e water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, ice and water dispenser at all times.
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATEr DISPENSEr Cleaning the Ice Maker IMPORTANT Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, particularly before you take a vacation or move. Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the ice maker m a y b e a s i g n t h a t y o u r w a t e r fi l t e r n e e d s c h a n g i n g . To clean the ice maker: If you have a side mounted ice maker you may also 1 Turn Off the ice maker. experience hollow cubes partially frozen cubes with water 2 Remove
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CHANGING THE FILTEr Locating the Filter More about your Advanced Water Filter TM The PureSource 3 i c e a n d w a t e r fi l t e r s y s t e m Y our r ef riger ator is equipped wi th a w ater fi l tering i s t e s t e d a n d c e r t i fi e d t o N S F / A N S I S t a n d a r d s system. The w ater fi l ter system fi l ters al l dispensed 4 2 a n d 5 3 f o r t h e r e d u c t i o n o f c l a i m s s p e c i fi e d drinking water, as well as the water use
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NOrMAL OPErATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the Sounds you may Hear Y our new , high-efficiency r ef riger ator ma y intr oduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate NOTE your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces Ener gy efficient f oam in y our r ef riger ator is not a sound on floors, w al ls, and ki tchen cabinets ma y mak e these insulator. sounds more noticeable. Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can caus
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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: • Nev er use CHL ORIDE or cleaners wi th bleach to clean stain less steel. • Do not w ash an y r emo v able parts in a dish w asher . • Alw a ys unp lug the electrical power cor d f r om the w al l outle t bef or e
