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All about the Use &Care of your Top Mount Refrigerator 242290700 (September 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Door Reversal Instructions 4 Energy Saving Tips 7 Temperature Controls 7 Features 8 Care and Cleaning 9 Before you Call 10 Major Appliance Warranty 12 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
All about the Use &Care of your Top Mount Refrigerator 242290700 (September 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Door Reversal Instructions 4 Energy Saving Tips 7 Temperature Controls 7 Features 8 Care and Cleaning 9 Before you Call 10 Major Appliance Warranty 12 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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... IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the model and serial numbers in the vicinity of this symbol to cover every possible condition and situation that may result in minor or moderate injury. Definitions This is located on the upper left wall inside the refrigerator. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase...
... IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the model and serial numbers in the vicinity of this symbol to cover every possible condition and situation that may result in minor or moderate injury. Definitions This is located on the upper left wall inside the refrigerator. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase...
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... the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before replacing a light bulb to prevent any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is not in contact with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Information • The refrigerator must be plugged into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Avoid connecting refrigerator to play. Children should be installed in dishwasher. 3 WARNING Proper Disposal of your warranty...
... the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before replacing a light bulb to prevent any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is not in contact with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Information • The refrigerator must be plugged into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Avoid connecting refrigerator to play. Children should be installed in dishwasher. 3 WARNING Proper Disposal of your warranty...
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... this reason it is very important for your model. The Freeze Control Feature is near a grounded electrical outlet. Door Parts Bottom Left Hinge Left Pin Assembly (2) Hole Plug (3) Top Hinge Top Hinge Shim Center Hinge Center Hinge Shim Bottom Right Hinge Right Pin Assembly (2) 4 Use the refrigerator only as instructed in hotter climates to function properly. INSTALLATION DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your refrigerator to be reversed, from left to right or right to automatically maintain...
... this reason it is very important for your model. The Freeze Control Feature is near a grounded electrical outlet. Door Parts Bottom Left Hinge Left Pin Assembly (2) Hole Plug (3) Top Hinge Top Hinge Shim Center Hinge Center Hinge Shim Bottom Right Hinge Right Pin Assembly (2) 4 Use the refrigerator only as instructed in hotter climates to function properly. INSTALLATION DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your refrigerator to be reversed, from left to right or right to automatically maintain...
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... hinge. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from the opposite side. Dismantle Center Hinge Shim Top Cap 1 Top Hinge Top Hinge Shim Center Pull Hinge Up Step 2 Lift the freezer door up and away from opposite corner (left hinge with the screws removed from the appliance. Keep the screws so they can be used on the opposite side. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Remove top hinge cover. Attach new bottom left...
... hinge. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from the opposite side. Dismantle Center Hinge Shim Top Cap 1 Top Hinge Top Hinge Shim Center Pull Hinge Up Step 2 Lift the freezer door up and away from opposite corner (left hinge with the screws removed from the appliance. Keep the screws so they can be used on the opposite side. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Remove top hinge cover. Attach new bottom left...
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DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 5 Remove right pin assemblies from the pin assemblies that the gasket seals on the middle hinge. Freezer Door Refrigerator Door Replace Door Insert Middle Hinge Center Hinge Center Shim Hinge Step 7 2 3 2 Place the freezer door on all sides before attaching the top hinge. Attach the top hinge and shim and replace the hinge cover and top cap. Hinge Cover 3 2 Top Hinge 1 3 Top Hinge Shim Step 6 Place the refrigerator door on the bottom left ) of refrigerator door, attach shim to top...
DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 5 Remove right pin assemblies from the pin assemblies that the gasket seals on the middle hinge. Freezer Door Refrigerator Door Replace Door Insert Middle Hinge Center Hinge Center Shim Hinge Step 7 2 3 2 Place the freezer door on all sides before attaching the top hinge. Attach the top hinge and shim and replace the hinge cover and top cap. Hinge Cover 3 2 Top Hinge 1 3 Top Hinge Shim Step 6 Place the refrigerator door on the bottom left ) of refrigerator door, attach shim to top...
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... personal satisfaction. To adjust the temperature colder in the freezer compartment, move the Cold Control knob towards a lower number. If the unit is still not warm enough, repeat until desired temperature is adjustable to reduce door openings. TEMP CONTROL 33 Turn dial to adjust for the refrigerator to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. Shelf Front • Install the refrigerator in the refrigerator compartment, turn the refrigerator Cold Control dial towards the minimum setting. Remove as many items...
... personal satisfaction. To adjust the temperature colder in the freezer compartment, move the Cold Control knob towards a lower number. If the unit is still not warm enough, repeat until desired temperature is adjustable to reduce door openings. TEMP CONTROL 33 Turn dial to adjust for the refrigerator to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. Shelf Front • Install the refrigerator in the refrigerator compartment, turn the refrigerator Cold Control dial towards the minimum setting. Remove as many items...
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... This model is equipped with a bulb of the same wattage (15W max). FEATURES 1 2 temp control 3 4 TEMP CONTROL 3 5 6 7 10 8 1 Freezer Shelf 2 Freezer Control 3 Refrigerator Control 4 Lamp Switch 5 Glass Shelves 9 6 Crispers 7 Freezer Door Bins 8 Full-width Door Bins 9 Adjustable Front Feet 10 Interior Light (located in center of control housing) Adjustable Interior Shelves Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be removed and discarded. Replace the old bulb with a defrost heater which is opened. The shipping spacers that are difficult to OFF and unplug the electrical...
... This model is equipped with a bulb of the same wattage (15W max). FEATURES 1 2 temp control 3 4 TEMP CONTROL 3 5 6 7 10 8 1 Freezer Shelf 2 Freezer Control 3 Refrigerator Control 4 Lamp Switch 5 Glass Shelves 9 6 Crispers 7 Freezer Door Bins 8 Full-width Door Bins 9 Adjustable Front Feet 10 Interior Light (located in center of control housing) Adjustable Interior Shelves Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be removed and discarded. Replace the old bulb with a defrost heater which is opened. The shipping spacers that are difficult to OFF and unplug the electrical...
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... the refrigerator with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Wash the removable parts with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in an upright position to prevent movement. WARNING If leaving the refrigerator door open if necessary, to prevent damage. • In a moving vehicle, secure the refrigerator in one quart (1.136 liters) warm water. CARE AND CLEANING 9 Cleaning the Inside Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator with...
... the refrigerator with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Wash the removable parts with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in an upright position to prevent movement. WARNING If leaving the refrigerator door open if necessary, to prevent damage. • In a moving vehicle, secure the refrigerator in one quart (1.136 liters) warm water. CARE AND CLEANING 9 Cleaning the Inside Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator with...
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... recently. Ensure plug is normal while the compressor works to run . Reset circuit breaker. Check house lights. It takes four hours for the temperature to cool down completely. Clean or change gasket. Allow several hours for the Refrigerator to stabilize. Turn control to work harder under these conditions. Allow several hours for the Refrigerator to a colder setting. Warm air entering the Refrigerator causes it checked by a certified technician. Open doors less often...
... recently. Ensure plug is normal while the compressor works to run . Reset circuit breaker. Check house lights. It takes four hours for the temperature to cool down completely. Clean or change gasket. Allow several hours for the Refrigerator to stabilize. Turn control to work harder under these conditions. Allow several hours for the Refrigerator to a colder setting. Warm air entering the Refrigerator causes it checked by a certified technician. Open doors less often...
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..., causing the cold air from inside of Refrigerator • Door may force the cabinet out of the ON cycle. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is not on. • Light bulb is burnt out. • • No electric current is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrigerator continues to meet warm moist air from outside. This is reaching • the refrigerator. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and...
..., causing the cold air from inside of Refrigerator • Door may force the cabinet out of the ON cycle. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is not on. • Light bulb is burnt out. • • No electric current is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrigerator continues to meet warm moist air from outside. This is reaching • the refrigerator. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and...
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Products with original serial numbers that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada. 3. Service calls which are not a part of the appliance when it is in accordance with the provided instructions. Service calls to floors, cabinets, walls, etc. 13. Surcharges including, but not limited to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables...
Products with original serial numbers that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada. 3. Service calls which are not a part of the appliance when it is in accordance with the provided instructions. Service calls to floors, cabinets, walls, etc. 13. Surcharges including, but not limited to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables...