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Use & Care Manual
Side by Side
Welcome 2
Refrigerator
Safety Instructions 3
Installation -- Includes Connecting
Ice Maker To Water Supply
4 - 5
Door Removal
6
Instructions
Features at a Glance 7
Temperature Controls 7
Looking Inside
8 - 9
Automatic Ice and Water
Dispenser 10 - 13
Food Storage
14
& Energy Saving Tips
Normal Operating Sounds 15
Care & Cleaning
16 - 17
Warranty
18
Español 23
Before You Call
Solutions to
Common Problems 19 - 22
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WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We Questions? here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our 1-800-944-9044 product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 (United States) priority. 1-866-213-9397 Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains (Canada) valuable information on how to properly maintain your new refrigerator. or visit our web site at w
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Please Read All Instructions Before Using This These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That Refrigerator. Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate Properly. FOR Y OUR SAFETY ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicate
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INSTALLATION This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LOCATION Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources. The refrigerator must be installed
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INSTALLATION - CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from OFF water supply at shutoff valve. electrical power before connec
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. NOTE Before you begin, turn Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “O” and remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves. 1. Disconnect electrical supply. 2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille. 3. Close doors. To Remove Refrigerator Door: 1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remov
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE TEMPERATURE 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. Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (Features may vary according to model.) TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT After 24 hours, adjust the controls as need
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LOOKING INSIDE PIZZA SHELF (SOME CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT MODELS) Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. This shelf is attached to the freezer wall beside the ice Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. dispenser container. This To adjust cantilever shelves: convenient area allows for 1 Lift front edge up. storage of pizza and other tall items placed vertically between 2 Pull shelf out. the i
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LOOKING INSIDE (CONTINUED) SPECIAL ITEM RACK TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) (SOME MODELS) The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. The innovative design of To install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over the the Special Item Rack outside wall of the bin, as shown in the diagram. The Tall allows you to store a six- Bottle Retainer works best with a Bin Snugger. pack of 12 ounce drink cans, a bottl
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AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Features may vary according to model. 1 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 5 as far up as possible to catch all ice. Press the Cubed Touch Pad 2 to get cubed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE Cubed dispensing paddle 5 as far up as possible to
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AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals, water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model. particularly before you take a vacation or move, or if the ice dispenser sticks. To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired 1. Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the using the touchpad. Pres
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AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER TM The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with PURESOURCE * ICE AND WATER FILTER (SOME filter cartridge removed). MODELS) To change filter: System Startup: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Water supply does not need to be turned off, however, do not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter. The filter 1. Open freezer door and leave open until filter change is cartridge has already been install
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AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER TM PURESOURCE2 * ICE AND WATER FRONT FILTER filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system (SOME MODELS) will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed and bypass installed). NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE To change filter: TM * If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource2 It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the Ice and Water front filter, please read the following use filter. and care information.
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FOOD STORAGE & ENERGY SAVING IDEAS FOOD STORAGE IDEAS ENERGY SAVING IDEAS Locate the refrigerator in the coolest Fresh Food Storage part of the room, out of direct sunlight, The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34° and away from heating ducts or F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. registers. Do not place the refrigerator Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces next to heat-producing appliances such the circulation of air around the food and resu
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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS A. Evaporator UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar create a boiling or gurgling sound. sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating B. Evaporator Fan as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator walls, and k
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CARE & CLEANING Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice 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. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift t
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CARE & CLEANING (CONTINUED) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut. REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Remove light cover, if necessary. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. Refrigerator Light Replacement 5. Replace light cover, if necessary. 6. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Crisper Light Replacement Freezer
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WARRANTY INFORMATION REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under WARRANTY original purchase appliance which prove to be defective in materials or NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE date. workmanship. Excludes original and replacement Ic
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BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-866-213-9397 (Canada) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to "O". • Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section. • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. • Plug at wall outlet is • Ensure plug is tightly
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BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Freezer/Refrigerator • Doors are opened too • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is temperature is too warm. frequently or too long. opened. Open the door less often. • Door is slightly open. • See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. • Condenser is dirty. • Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section. Freezer temperature is too • Freezer control i
