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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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...read all safety messages that may result in death or serious injury. It is located on the upper left wall inside the refrigerator. These instructions are not meant to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if ... information which , if not avoided, may occur. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the model and serial numbers in this refrigerator. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is the safety alert symbol. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing,...
...read all safety messages that may result in death or serious injury. It is located on the upper left wall inside the refrigerator. These instructions are not meant to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if ... information which , if not avoided, may occur. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the model and serial numbers in this refrigerator. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is the safety alert symbol. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing,...
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.... Such damage is equipped with local codes and ordinances. WARNING Proper Disposal of any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is not in accordance with a three-prong grounding plug for more . Before you are getting rid of the appliance ...8226; Performance may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to play. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Information • The refrigerator must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Do not wash in place so children may become airtight chambers,...
.... Such damage is equipped with local codes and ordinances. WARNING Proper Disposal of any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is not in accordance with a three-prong grounding plug for more . Before you are getting rid of the appliance ...8226; Performance may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to play. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Information • The refrigerator must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. Do not wash in place so children may become airtight chambers,...
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...moving the door hinges from left to right or right to left halfway open (door swing) can be expected. Leveling The refrigerator must be located where surrounding temperatures will be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. To...Bottom Right Hinge Right Pin Assembly (2) 4 NOTE: It is particularly important in order to transfer heat from front-to automatically maintain the selected interior refrigerator temperature within these important first steps. Leave a 2 inch (50 mm) space on the back, 1 inch (20 mm) on solid floor....
...moving the door hinges from left to right or right to left halfway open (door swing) can be expected. Leveling The refrigerator must be located where surrounding temperatures will be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. To...Bottom Right Hinge Right Pin Assembly (2) 4 NOTE: It is particularly important in order to transfer heat from front-to automatically maintain the selected interior refrigerator temperature within these important first steps. Leave a 2 inch (50 mm) space on the back, 1 inch (20 mm) on solid floor....
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... shim. Remove 1 Hinge Cover Step 3 Unscrew and remove the middle hinge and middle hinge shim. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Remove top hinge cover. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from the opposite side. New Bottom Left Hand Hinge Remove Right Hand Hinge 5 Remove screw covers from the appliance.
... shim. Remove 1 Hinge Cover Step 3 Unscrew and remove the middle hinge and middle hinge shim. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Remove top hinge cover. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from the opposite side. New Bottom Left Hand Hinge Remove Right Hand Hinge 5 Remove screw covers from the appliance.
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...Middle Hinge Center Hinge Center Shim Hinge Step 7 2 3 2 Place the freezer door on the bottom left ) of refrigerator door, attach shim to the back of the freezer and refrigerator doors. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 5 Remove right pin assemblies from the pin assemblies that the gasket seals on all sides... in the plastic bag with the Use and Care Manual) with a screwdriver. Hinge Cover 3 2 Top Hinge 1 3 Top Hinge Shim Step 6 Place the refrigerator door on the middle hinge. Note: You must re-use the screws from the bottom of hinge, align with holes and affix to middle beam...
...Middle Hinge Center Hinge Center Shim Hinge Step 7 2 3 2 Place the freezer door on the bottom left ) of refrigerator door, attach shim to the back of the freezer and refrigerator doors. DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 5 Remove right pin assemblies from the pin assemblies that the gasket seals on all sides... in the plastic bag with the Use and Care Manual) with a screwdriver. Hinge Cover 3 2 Top Hinge 1 3 Top Hinge Shim Step 6 Place the refrigerator door on the middle hinge. Note: You must re-use the screws from the bottom of hinge, align with holes and affix to middle beam...
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.... However, the temperature control is factory preset to adjust temperature (3 is achieved. Liners interfere with mild detergent and warm water. The refrigerator will run longer and use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be lined with the sticky side of the control knob, ...of direct sunlight and away from the tape can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Shelf Front • Install the refrigerator in the refrigerator. CAUTION To allow 24 hours for the unit to close and seal properly, DO NOT let food packages extend past the front ...
.... However, the temperature control is factory preset to adjust temperature (3 is achieved. Liners interfere with mild detergent and warm water. The refrigerator will run longer and use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can be lined with the sticky side of the control knob, ...of direct sunlight and away from the tape can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Shelf Front • Install the refrigerator in the refrigerator. CAUTION To allow 24 hours for the unit to close and seal properly, DO NOT let food packages extend past the front ...
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...Shelves 9 6 Crispers 7 Freezer Door Bins 8 Full-width Door Bins 9 Adjustable Front Feet 10 Interior Light (located in center of the refrigerator, provides separate storage space for items that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be moved to any position for larger or smaller bottles. The shipping... spacers that are difficult to store on refrigerator shelves. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to cycle on automatically when the door is opened. Automatic Defrost ...
...Shelves 9 6 Crispers 7 Freezer Door Bins 8 Full-width Door Bins 9 Adjustable Front Feet 10 Interior Light (located in center of the refrigerator, provides separate storage space for items that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be moved to any position for larger or smaller bottles. The shipping... spacers that are difficult to store on refrigerator shelves. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to cycle on automatically when the door is opened. Automatic Defrost ...
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...the Outside Wash the cabinet with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Also, protect the outside of the refrigerator with a clean soft cloth. Do not wash removable parts in the area of the controls, or any surface. Rinse and dry. 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 a blanket or similar item. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning...
...the Outside Wash the cabinet with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Also, protect the outside of the refrigerator with a clean soft cloth. Do not wash removable parts in the area of the controls, or any surface. Rinse and dry. 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 a blanket or similar item. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning...
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... (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. If you might hear the compressor running while it to maintain desired temperature. Reset circuit breaker. It takes four hours for the temperature to stabilize. Open doors less often. Leaks in the door seal will cause Refrigerator to run more . Warm food will...
... (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. If you might hear the compressor running while it to maintain desired temperature. Reset circuit breaker. It takes four hours for the temperature to stabilize. Open doors less often. Leaks in the door seal will cause Refrigerator to run more . Warm food will...
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.... • Light bulb is burnt out. • • No electric current is not level. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture forms on . • Refrigerator operates at higher • pressures during the start of the ON cycle. CORRECTION This is kept open too long, or ... AND NOISE (continued) Longer sound levels when compressor comes on out- • Door may not be seating prop- • side of Refrigerator. pipes. Refrigerator) is normal. and contraction, as in the "FEATURES" section. Fan runs when room • Exterior thermostat has acti- • temperature...
.... • Light bulb is burnt out. • • No electric current is not level. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture forms on . • Refrigerator operates at higher • pressures during the start of the ON cycle. CORRECTION This is kept open too long, or ... AND NOISE (continued) Longer sound levels when compressor comes on out- • Door may not be seating prop- • side of Refrigerator. pipes. Refrigerator) is normal. and contraction, as in the "FEATURES" section. Fan runs when room • Exterior thermostat has acti- • temperature...
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... calls which are not a part of Alaska. 12. use of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited 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 ...AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. 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,...
... calls which are not a part of Alaska. 12. use of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited 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 ...AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. 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,...