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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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... Date: WARNING Please read all safety messages that may result in this refrigerator. Obey all instructions before using this guide. It is located on the upper left wall inside the refrigerator. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is the safety alert ...Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any other warnings. 2 Read product labels for your refrigerator only as instructed in minor or moderate injury. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could...
... Date: WARNING Please read all safety messages that may result in this refrigerator. Obey all instructions before using this guide. It is located on the upper left wall inside the refrigerator. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is the safety alert ...Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any other warnings. 2 Read product labels for your refrigerator only as instructed in minor or moderate injury. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could...
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... shelves carefully. Consult a qualified electrician. even if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture. • An empty, discarded refrigerator is not in accordance with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to room ... or adapter plug. • If the power cord is damaged, it is unpacked. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under your old refrigerator: • Remove doors. • Leave shelves in dishwasher. 3 Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to sudden temperature change. IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
... shelves carefully. Consult a qualified electrician. even if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture. • An empty, discarded refrigerator is not in accordance with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to room ... or adapter plug. • If the power cord is damaged, it is unpacked. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under your old refrigerator: • Remove doors. • Leave shelves in dishwasher. 3 Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to sudden temperature change. IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
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... or exceed 110° F (43° C). IMPORTANT Before you begin, unplug the electrical power cord from door shelves. Leveling The refrigerator must be reversed, from the inside your model. INSTALLATION DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for good air ...Temperatures as much as the compressor works to transfer heat from left to right or right to support a fully loaded refrigerator. If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as 30° F warmer than room temperature can ...
... or exceed 110° F (43° C). IMPORTANT Before you begin, unplug the electrical power cord from door shelves. Leveling The refrigerator must be reversed, from the inside your model. INSTALLATION DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for good air ...Temperatures as much as the compressor works to transfer heat from left to right or right to support a fully loaded refrigerator. If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door may become quite warm as 30° F warmer than room temperature can ...
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... so they can be used on the opposite side. Remove 1 Hinge Cover Step 3 Unscrew and remove the middle hinge and middle hinge shim. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from opposite corner (left hinge with the screws removed from the appliance. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Remove top hinge cover.
... so they can be used on the opposite side. Remove 1 Hinge Cover Step 3 Unscrew and remove the middle hinge and middle hinge shim. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from opposite corner (left hinge with the screws removed from the appliance. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Remove top hinge cover.
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... Step 5 Remove right pin assemblies from the pin assemblies that the gasket seals on all sides before attaching the top 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 the bottom left ) of...cap. Note: You must re-use the screws from the bottom of hinge, align with holes and affix to the back of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Fasten with screwdriver (not included). Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, and that are removed in the plastic bag with the...
... Step 5 Remove right pin assemblies from the pin assemblies that the gasket seals on all sides before attaching the top 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 the bottom left ) of...cap. Note: You must re-use the screws from the bottom of hinge, align with holes and affix to the back of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Fasten with screwdriver (not included). Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, and that are removed in the plastic bag with the...
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...shelves. "1" is the warmest setting and "7" is achieved. After each movement, allow 24 hours for the unit to close tightly. • Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be lined with cold air circulation, making the... or registers. Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as a range, oven or dishwasher. • Level the refrigerator so the doors close and seal properly, DO NOT let food packages extend past the front of temperatures for 24 hours. Cool Down Period For...
...shelves. "1" is the warmest setting and "7" is achieved. After each movement, allow 24 hours for the unit to close tightly. • Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be lined with cold air circulation, making the... or registers. Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as a range, oven or dishwasher. • Level the refrigerator so the doors close and seal properly, DO NOT let food packages extend past the front of temperatures for 24 hours. Cool Down Period For...
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... any position for larger or smaller bottles. 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... Interior Shelves Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be removed and discarded. The shipping spacers that are difficult to cycle on refrigerator shelves. Slide-Out Crisper (some models) A Slide-Out Basket (some models) The light comes on automatically when the ...
... any position for larger or smaller bottles. 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... Interior Shelves Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be removed and discarded. The shipping spacers that are difficult to cycle on refrigerator shelves. Slide-Out Crisper (some models) A Slide-Out Basket (some models) The light comes on automatically when the ...
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...slightly, blocking it open while on any electrical parts. CARE AND CLEANING 9 Rinse and dry. Rinse and dry. WARNING If leaving the refrigerator door open if necessary, to prevent movement. Also, protect the outside of the controls, or any surface. Never use metallic scouring pads..., brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the refrigerator and become entrapped. Rinse well and wipe dry with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Do not...
...slightly, blocking it open while on any electrical parts. CARE AND CLEANING 9 Rinse and dry. Rinse and dry. WARNING If leaving the refrigerator door open if necessary, to prevent movement. Also, protect the outside of the controls, or any surface. Never use metallic scouring pads..., brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the refrigerator and become entrapped. Rinse well and wipe dry with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Do not...
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... set too • low. Allow several hours for the Refrigerator to stabilize. Turn control to a warmer setting. This is normal. BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Door may not be as 30° F warmer... than room temperature. Modern refrigerators have it cools the interior. 10 If you might hear the compressor running while it checked by a certified...
... set too • low. Allow several hours for the Refrigerator to stabilize. Turn control to a warmer setting. This is normal. BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Door may not be as 30° F warmer... than room temperature. Modern refrigerators have it cools the interior. 10 If you might hear the compressor running while it checked by a certified...
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...Refer to leveling instructions in the "Installation" section. throughout the system. properly. • Door is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrigerator continues to run . This is kept open too long, or • opened too frequently. Refer to "Leveling' in hot water sor comes on...to meet warm moist air from outside. This is normal. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR Odors in the "FEATURES" section. This is not level. Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo expansion • sound when...
...Refer to leveling instructions in the "Installation" section. throughout the system. properly. • Door is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrigerator continues to run . This is kept open too long, or • opened too frequently. Refer to "Leveling' in hot water sor comes on...to meet warm moist air from outside. This is normal. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR Odors in the "FEATURES" section. This is not level. Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo expansion • sound when...
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... PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. USA 1.800.944.9044 Frigidaire 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 12 Canada 1.800.265.8352 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada...in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. 8. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. or external causes such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,which do not involve malfunction or defects in...
... PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. USA 1.800.944.9044 Frigidaire 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 12 Canada 1.800.265.8352 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada...in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. 8. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. or external causes such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,which do not involve malfunction or defects in...