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242135102 (June 2012)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Refrigerator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Storage Features ......................................18
Features at a Glance ...................................4 Storing Food and Saving Energy ................21
Installation ................................................5 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........22
Door Removal Instructions ..........................9 Changing the Filter ........
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Doors Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator. Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all For your Safety sides • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable l iquids in the vicini t y of this or Freezer drawer is level across the top any other appliance. Read product labels Leveling f or w arnings r egar ding flammabi li t y and other hazards. Refrigerator is level,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If and before replacing a light bulb to avoid you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or electrical shock. freezer, please follow the instructions below to • Performance may be affected if the voltage help prevent accidents. varies by 10% or more. Operating the Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers r ef riger ator wi
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Incandescent Light Water Flipper Guide *LED Light Filter Dairy Compartment Air Filter TM SpillSafe Shelves TM SpillSafe Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Crisper Drawer Drawer Door Deli Bin Drawer Adjustable *Ice Freezer Baskets Hinges Maker Ice Bin Toe Grille 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 Required Tools You will need the following tools: Tools Necessary: (OR) AND OR OR Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Socket Adjustable 3/8" Fixed Drive Head Wrench Set Wrench Wrench Components Provided: CAUTION Top Hinge Top Hinge Cover Front Cover Rear Screw Do Not install the refrigerator where the Screw temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper Top temperatures inside the refrigerator. Lower Hinge Hinge Do
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INSTALLATION To level the cabinet using the front Leveling Freezer Drawer (if rollers (select models): necessary) 1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, toe grille and gently pull forward (see and sides of freezer drawer. illustration). 2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and 2 You can raise or lower each door. Use slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws 3 a / inch socket wrench to turn the 8 (two (2) on each side) to allow drawer to adj
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INSTALLATION To adjust the door stop: 5 Retighten screw. Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE Rotate Door Stop View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Lower Re-tighten Door Hinge Screw Stop Min Retighten Screw Open Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use. Max To level the doors using the adjustable Open lower hinge (select models): 1 Remove all food items from door bins on Adjustable Door Stop door being adjuste
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INSTALLATION 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To adjust the flipper mullion: To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise 1 Loosen the scr ew located on the fl ipper (when viewed from the bottom). To lower mullion hinge. door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom). Flipper Mullion Screw Lower Flipper Door Mullion Hinge Hinge Raise Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw Washer Door 2 Adjust fl ipper mul lion height. F or pr oper Raising/Lowering Door connection
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces NOTE If y our r ef riger ator wi l l not fit thr ough an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first b y measuring the entr ance. DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is To remove the refrigerator doors: unplugged from the wall outlet. 1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the with a pencil. This mak
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Installing Freezer Drawer NOTE 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each You will be pulling approximately three (3) side are fully inserted into slots on each side. feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. Drawer Assembly Fully Extend To reinstall the right door, reverse the above Drawer Slides steps. Lower Hinge Removal Pin Cabinet
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INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES ® Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end 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 opposite door. 3 While holding handle firmly against door , f asten upper and lower Allen set scr ews (B) wi th supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to insta
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INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES ® Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end 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 opposite door. 3 While holding handle firmly against door , f asten upper and lower Allen set scr ews (B) wi th supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to
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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 r euse compr ession fit ting or use To avoid electric shock, which can cause thread seal tape. death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before • A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a water supply line to the connecting a copper water supply line to refr
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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Steel Plastic Water Inlet Valve Clamp Tubing to Ice Brass 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power Maker Fill Compression source. Tube Nut 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or Ferrule buck et. T urn ON w ater supply and flush (Sleeve) supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve. Copper water line 3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. Water Valve 4. I
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CONTROLS TM IQ-Touch A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below. quick ice Increases the production of ice water filter Press and hold for three (3) seconds to reset after fi l ter change. C/F Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to Celsius. default settings Resets all refrigerator settings such as temp, temp display and tones to their factory default settings. Power on-off Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn
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CONTROLS TM IQ-Touch “Sabbath Mode” The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding both the freezer “ ∨” and refrigerator “ ∧ ” indicators f or fiv e (5) seconds. The displa y shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for health reasons. If
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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (select models ) • The following sounds are normal when the Ice maker operation & care ice maker is operating: After the refrigerator is installed properly, the - Motor running ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fi l l an ice bin in about thr ee (3) - Ice dropping into ice bin days. - Water valve opening or closing When using the ice mak er f or the first time and - Running water in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is
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STORAGE FEATURES Crispers CAUTION Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher. NOTE Features may vary according to model. TM Your refrigerator includes SpillSafe glass shelv
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STORAGE FEATURES 6 Place bin liner into bin. Deli drawer Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese. Accessories (varies by model) Dairy compartment Doors Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the Storage bins fresh food compartment door, for short-term The doors to your fresh food compartment use storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. The dairy compartment is designed to be warmer than a system of modular storage bins. All of these the open area and includes a lift-up cover and bins
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STORAGE FEATURES To Remove Upper Basket Middle Basket Divider 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. Retainers Stabilizer Bar Middle Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider Removing Upper Basket To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the Spill Guard retainer clips making sure the front of the basket Tray rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar. NOTE I
