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All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242291900 (October 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 11 Connecting Water Supply 13 Controls 15 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 17 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer 19 Storage Features 20 Storing Food and Saving Energy 23 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 24 Changing the Filter 25 Care and Cleaning 27 Before you Call 30 Major Appliance Warranty 33 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800...
All about the Use &Care of your Refrigerator 242291900 (October 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 11 Connecting Water Supply 13 Controls 15 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser 17 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer 19 Storage Features 20 Storing Food and Saving Energy 23 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 24 Changing the Filter 25 Care and Cleaning 27 Before you Call 30 Major Appliance Warranty 33 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800...
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... all instructions before using this refrigerator. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is turned ON Ice & water dispenser operates correctly Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in 24 hours Ice maker is important...
... all instructions before using this refrigerator. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which is turned ON Ice & water dispenser operates correctly Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in 24 hours Ice maker is important...
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... must unplug the power cord from being turned off power to your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to the light bulb and other electrical components. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are getting rid of Refrigerators/Freezers We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/ disposal methods. Electrical information • The refrigerator must be replaced by an authorized service technician to sudden temperature change. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety...
... must unplug the power cord from being turned off power to your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to the light bulb and other electrical components. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are getting rid of Refrigerators/Freezers We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/ disposal methods. Electrical information • The refrigerator must be replaced by an authorized service technician to sudden temperature change. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety...
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Can Rack Flip Shelf *LED Cluster Light *Store-MoreTM Drawer *Fresh Food Ice Maker Ice Bin *LED Cluster Lights Flipper Guide *Dairy Compartment *Air Filter Water Filter Flipper Mullion Spillsafe® Shelves *LED Cluster Light Slide-Under Shelf *LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer *Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Freezer Ice Maker Removable Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044. 4
FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Can Rack Flip Shelf *LED Cluster Light *Store-MoreTM Drawer *Fresh Food Ice Maker Ice Bin *LED Cluster Lights Flipper Guide *Dairy Compartment *Air Filter Water Filter Flipper Mullion Spillsafe® Shelves *LED Cluster Light Slide-Under Shelf *LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer *Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Freezer Ice Maker Removable Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044. 4
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... refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw Tools Necessary: Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head (OR) AND OR Socket Wrench Set OR Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections...
... refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Installation • Allow the following tools: Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Top Lower Hinge Hinge Screw Screw Tools Necessary: Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head (OR) AND OR Socket Wrench Set OR Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections...
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... in a secure position where they are set aside in the center (B). CAUTION Be sure doors are aligned with each other and level (Please see the "Installation" section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover. NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from freezer drawer. Lower Hinge Removal Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out...
... in a secure position where they are set aside in the center (B). CAUTION Be sure doors are aligned with each other and level (Please see the "Installation" section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover. NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from freezer drawer. Lower Hinge Removal Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out...
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... use copper tubing - If you use stainless steel tubing - Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut Ferrule (Sleeve) Water Line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Water line from electric power source. 2 Place end of refrigerator as shown. 6 Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about priming an empty water supply system. The nut and ferrule are already assembled on , lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to rear panel of water supply line into valve...
... use copper tubing - If you use stainless steel tubing - Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut Ferrule (Sleeve) Water Line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Water line from electric power source. 2 Place end of refrigerator as shown. 6 Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about priming an empty water supply system. The nut and ferrule are already assembled on , lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to rear panel of water supply line into valve...
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... water filter (Good, Order, or Replace). Selects the current menu selection option. A green indicator light will be adjusted. The "Control Locked" indicator will blink when ice is played. ice maker on off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to reset all dispenser functions. Control temperatures range from +33° F / +1° C to enter and exit the options menu and make selections. It also turns off Toggles the temperature displays On and Off. To reset the filter...
... water filter (Good, Order, or Replace). Selects the current menu selection option. A green indicator light will be adjusted. The "Control Locked" indicator will blink when ice is played. ice maker on off the ice maker and all refrigerator settings to reset all dispenser functions. Control temperatures range from +33° F / +1° C to enter and exit the options menu and make selections. It also turns off Toggles the temperature displays On and Off. To reset the filter...
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... assistance, guidelines for about two minutes. CONTROLS Setting cooling temperatures NOTE When you have been left ajar, the alarm will continue to "HI". The display shows "Sb" while in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will work until the alarm is acknowledged, the refrigerator will switch to show the actual temperature. 1 Plus (+) and Minus (-) indicators are located on the refrigerator, the temperature displays 0° F and 37° F.
... assistance, guidelines for about two minutes. CONTROLS Setting cooling temperatures NOTE When you have been left ajar, the alarm will continue to "HI". The display shows "Sb" while in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will work until the alarm is acknowledged, the refrigerator will switch to show the actual temperature. 1 Plus (+) and Minus (-) indicators are located on the refrigerator, the temperature displays 0° F and 37° F.
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... fresh food ice maker on the control panel. As the water filter nears the end of the ice maker. Poor quality household water may cause water filter to manually stop the ice maker. IMPORTANT Your ice maker is installed properly and has cooled for the first time, be changed your refrigerator. Air in dispensed ice. This will fill the ice bin from the rear. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should not be replaced.
... fresh food ice maker on the control panel. As the water filter nears the end of the ice maker. Poor quality household water may cause water filter to manually stop the ice maker. IMPORTANT Your ice maker is installed properly and has cooled for the first time, be changed your refrigerator. Air in dispensed ice. This will fill the ice bin from the rear. AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the water supply system CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should not be replaced.
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... the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin by pulling straight out. 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with clear water. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in 45 degree turns (see below . • When dispensing cubed ice, it...
... the water supply to your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin by pulling straight out. 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with clear water. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer. 5 Replace the ice bin. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in 45 degree turns (see below . • When dispensing cubed ice, it...
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... cubes or clean as explained below. Before replacing the ice bin, make a loud chattering noise when it attempts to turn it is operating: - AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - When using the ice maker for the ice maker to work as soon as you cannot connect a water supply, lift the ice maker's wire signal arm to operate without water. Once ice maker begins making mode or 1½ days on and off . If you install your refrigerator. Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is controlled by lifting wire signal...
... cubes or clean as explained below. Before replacing the ice bin, make a loud chattering noise when it attempts to turn it is operating: - AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - When using the ice maker for the ice maker to work as soon as you cannot connect a water supply, lift the ice maker's wire signal arm to operate without water. Once ice maker begins making mode or 1½ days on and off . If you install your refrigerator. Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is controlled by lifting wire signal...
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... temperature settings. This cuts down on a cold shelf. Any meat to reduce door openings. Force as much warm food to run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight containers. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods. • Leave a space between packages, so cold air can ensure your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new...
... temperature settings. This cuts down on a cold shelf. Any meat to reduce door openings. Force as much warm food to run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight containers. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods. • Leave a space between packages, so cold air can ensure your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new...
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... inch To replace your refrigerator. Test & certification results: • Rated Capacity - 200 gallons/757 liters for PureSource UltraTM) has flowed through the system. If your replacement filters, please visit our online store at www.frigidaire.com/store, by pushing on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for example), change the water filter every six months to Green, the status has been reset. 25 Filter Cartridge Ordering Replacement Filters To order...
... inch To replace your refrigerator. Test & certification results: • Rated Capacity - 200 gallons/757 liters for PureSource UltraTM) has flowed through the system. If your replacement filters, please visit our online store at www.frigidaire.com/store, by pushing on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for example), change the water filter every six months to Green, the status has been reset. 25 Filter Cartridge Ordering Replacement Filters To order...
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... first install your refrigerator. CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you bought your PureAdvantageTM air filter To ensure optimal filtering of the filter should change the air filter every six months (the filter status light on the control panel for three seconds. The open face of refrigerator odors, you should be installed facing downward. 4 To close the air filter door...
... first install your refrigerator. CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you bought your PureAdvantageTM air filter To ensure optimal filtering of the filter should change the air filter every six months (the filter status light on the control panel for three seconds. The open face of refrigerator odors, you should be installed facing downward. 4 To close the air filter door...
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... • Leave refrigerator operating during sliding or moving your refrigerator. Moving • Leave both doors open if necessary. • Remove all perishable items from the wall outlet before cleaning. NOTE If you set your temperature controls to avoid scratching surface. 27 This will be gone one month or more. • Turn the cooling system off cooling, power to lights and other electrical components will continue...
... • Leave refrigerator operating during sliding or moving your refrigerator. Moving • Leave both doors open if necessary. • Remove all perishable items from the wall outlet before cleaning. NOTE If you set your temperature controls to avoid scratching surface. 27 This will be gone one month or more. • Turn the cooling system off cooling, power to lights and other electrical components will continue...
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... food ice maker, press and hold the "Ice Off" button for temperature to water line or water valve is being held up by a package in the bin and leak their water onto existing ice, which causes it should be clogged with water inside). See Automatic Ice Maker-Freezer section in manual. • The fresh food and freezer ice makers will each produce approximately 2.5 pounds of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker). • Ice maker wire signal...
... food ice maker, press and hold the "Ice Off" button for temperature to water line or water valve is being held up by a package in the bin and leak their water onto existing ice, which causes it should be clogged with water inside). See Automatic Ice Maker-Freezer section in manual. • The fresh food and freezer ice makers will each produce approximately 2.5 pounds of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker). • Ice maker wire signal...
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... of time. See Care & Cleaning. 31 Dispenser will not dispense water. • Ice cubes are completely closed. • The motor overload protector will reset in about three minutes and then ice can adequately support the refrigerator. OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed . COMMON SOLUTION • Press and hold control lock for three seconds. • Remove and reinstall the water filter. Be sure to...
... of time. See Care & Cleaning. 31 Dispenser will not dispense water. • Ice cubes are completely closed. • The motor overload protector will reset in about three minutes and then ice can adequately support the refrigerator. OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed . COMMON SOLUTION • Press and hold control lock for three seconds. • Remove and reinstall the water filter. Be sure to...
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... number codes flashing on outside weather is level. cover. • Move humidity control (some models) to stabilize. • Fresh Food/freezer gasket is lower, the moisture should disappear. • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. 32 Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Power outage. • Room or outside of refrigerator increases. Open doors less often. • Fresh Food/freezer door may be slightly open , causing cold air from inside of refrigerator...
... number codes flashing on outside weather is level. cover. • Move humidity control (some models) to stabilize. • Fresh Food/freezer gasket is lower, the moisture should disappear. • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. 32 Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Power outage. • Room or outside of refrigerator increases. Open doors less often. • Fresh Food/freezer door may be slightly open , causing cold air from inside of refrigerator...
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... than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other cosmetic parts. 11. Food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other than in accordance with the provided instructions. Products used other appropriate payment record to remote areas, including the state of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Service calls to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Surcharges...
... than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other cosmetic parts. 11. Food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other than in accordance with the provided instructions. Products used other appropriate payment record to remote areas, including the state of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Service calls to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Surcharges...