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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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... instructions before using this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently 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 the presence of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with other appliances or furniture. Installation Checklist Doors...
... instructions before using this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently 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 the presence of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with other appliances or furniture. Installation Checklist Doors...
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... to prevent damaging the power cord. • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to prevent any risk. • Never unplug the refrigerator by a qualified technician. Operating the refrigerator with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three seconds, located on the temperature control panel, will sit for your refrigerator you are not problems of Refrigerators/Freezers We strongly encourage...
... to prevent damaging the power cord. • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to prevent any risk. • Never unplug the refrigerator by a qualified technician. Operating the refrigerator with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three seconds, located on the temperature control panel, will sit for your refrigerator you are not problems of Refrigerators/Freezers We strongly encourage...
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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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... use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be positioned to a counter when removing food. The compressor will not be opened . INSTALLATION Required Tools You will need the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top Back 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) 1 inch (25.4 mm) NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with an automatic ice maker. Use the refrigerator only as instructed...
... use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be positioned to a counter when removing food. The compressor will not be opened . INSTALLATION Required Tools You will need the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top Back 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) 1 inch (25.4 mm) NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with an automatic ice maker. Use the refrigerator only as instructed...
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... rotate the drawer. Use caution when lifting. 3 Lift drawer up and out to be pulling approximately five feet of freezer drawer. 4 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws (two on 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 remove. 10 Pin...
... rotate the drawer. Use caution when lifting. 3 Lift drawer up and out to be pulling approximately five feet of freezer drawer. 4 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws (two on 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 remove. 10 Pin...
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... 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 the "On" position (fresh food ice maker). CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2 Place end of refrigerator as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Tighten another half turn ice maker on the tubing. To ensure that leak. 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9 To turn with a wrench;
... 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 the "On" position (fresh food ice maker). CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2 Place end of refrigerator as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Tighten another half turn ice maker on the tubing. To ensure that leak. 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9 To turn with a wrench;
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... status of the air filter (Good, Order, or Replace). While in the freezer. CONTROLS options (∧ or ∨) Used to select water. It also turns off Toggles the temperature displays On and Off. Press the "cube" key to select crushed ice. Press the "crush" key to select cubed ice. A green indicator light will be temp adjusted. exit Toggles the options and run modes. refrigerator Allows the temperature set (+ or -) water cube crush...
... status of the air filter (Good, Order, or Replace). While in the freezer. CONTROLS options (∧ or ∨) Used to select water. It also turns off Toggles the temperature displays On and Off. Press the "cube" key to select crushed ice. Press the "crush" key to select cubed ice. A green indicator light will be temp adjusted. exit Toggles the options and run modes. refrigerator Allows the temperature set (+ or -) water cube crush...
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... the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will remain cold and new ice cubes can disable the alarm by pressing and holding both displays will show "HI" for proper usage and a complete list of the refrigerator and its own and a red high temperature icon will flash. indicator to adjust the temperature to reset. 16 Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of models with the buttons on the control panel...
... the lights, dispenser, nor the control panel will remain cold and new ice cubes can disable the alarm by pressing and holding both displays will show "HI" for proper usage and a complete list of the refrigerator and its own and a red high temperature icon will flash. indicator to adjust the temperature to reset. 16 Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of models with the buttons on the control panel...
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... two or three empty ice maker cycles. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is controlled by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 2 Keep the glass in device that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is delivered to Off and turn the ice maker "ON" or "OFF". otherwise, the ice maker's fill valve may make a loud chattering noise when it may cause water filter to operate without water. This signal arm should...
... two or three empty ice maker cycles. Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is controlled by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 2 Keep the glass in device that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is delivered to Off and turn the ice maker "ON" or "OFF". otherwise, the ice maker's fill valve may make a loud chattering noise when it may cause water filter to operate without water. This signal arm should...
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... use the ice dispenser frequently. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism. Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is best 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 your refrigerator is not connected to get cubes directly from a water softener can damage the ice maker. Auger Adjusting Ice Bin Auger 18 Water valve opening or closing - Cleaning...
... use the ice dispenser frequently. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism. Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is best 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 your refrigerator is not connected to get cubes directly from a water softener can damage the ice maker. Auger Adjusting Ice Bin Auger 18 Water valve opening or closing - Cleaning...
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... install your refrigerator is properly maintained. Motor running - Before replacing the ice bin, make a loud chattering noise when it attempts to turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin. 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with a Quick Ice Function, that increases ice production. It can work properly, it ON. Water valve opening or closing - Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is necessary to vacation or moving. 1 Turn off the ice maker by lifting/lowering the ice maker's wire signal arm. When using the ice maker...
... install your refrigerator is properly maintained. Motor running - Before replacing the ice bin, make a loud chattering noise when it attempts to turn off the ice maker. 2 Remove the ice bin. 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with a Quick Ice Function, that increases ice production. It can work properly, it ON. Water valve opening or closing - Quick Ice Function Your refrigerator is necessary to vacation or moving. 1 Turn off the ice maker by lifting/lowering the ice maker's wire signal arm. When using the ice maker...
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... not place the refrigerator next 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 circulate freely, allowing food to the "Controls" section for procedures on temperature settings. Temperature settings • Refer to freeze as quickly as possible...
... not place the refrigerator next 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 circulate freely, allowing food to the "Controls" section for procedures on temperature settings. Temperature settings • Refer to freeze as quickly as possible...
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... replace your refrigerator. Do not use with water filtering system. More about four minutes. 8 Turn On the ice maker. 9 Press and hold the Water Filter button on the user interface prompts you should change the filter. Filter Cartridge Ordering Replacement Filters To order your replacement filter, please reorder the same filter type that may be used on the end/face of the filter. 3 Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of time (during the filter replacement. 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch. 2 Remove...
... replace your refrigerator. Do not use with water filtering system. More about four minutes. 8 Turn On the ice maker. 9 Press and hold the Water Filter button on the user interface prompts you should change the filter. Filter Cartridge Ordering Replacement Filters To order your replacement filter, please reorder the same filter type that may be used on the end/face of the filter. 3 Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of time (during the filter replacement. 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch. 2 Remove...
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... filter status light on the control panel for three seconds. When the display changes from "Replace" to replace the filter after a few seconds. Replacing your refrigerator. CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. The open face of refrigerator odors, you should be installed facing downward. 4 To close the air filter door, push the top and bottom to lock the door closed. 5 Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button on the Touch Panel...
... filter status light on the control panel for three seconds. When the display changes from "Replace" to replace the filter after a few seconds. Replacing your refrigerator. CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. The open face of refrigerator odors, you should be installed facing downward. 4 To close the air filter door, push the top and bottom to lock the door closed. 5 Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button on the Touch Panel...
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... alkaline solutions on any surface. • Never use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on caring and cleaning specific areas of On/Off button) and disconnect power cord. • Turn water supply valve to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Wipe up .
... alkaline solutions on any surface. • Never use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on caring and cleaning specific areas of On/Off button) and disconnect power cord. • Turn water supply valve to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Wipe up .
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.... Clean valve. Ice should be used frequently enough or interruption of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker). • Ice maker wire signal arm is being held up by a package in the on or down position. • Ice maker is producing less ice than you hear it to water line or water valve is turned off. This is not making ice (select models). Ice maker is usually the result of the ice maker (freezer ice maker). See...
.... Clean valve. Ice should be used frequently enough or interruption of the doors excessively. • Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker). • Ice maker wire signal arm is being held up by a package in the on or down position. • Ice maker is producing less ice than you hear it to water line or water valve is turned off. This is not making ice (select models). Ice maker is usually the result of the ice maker (freezer ice maker). See...
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...; Water filter not seated properly. • Water filter is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Be sure to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages. See Care & Cleaning. 31 Once chilled water is in drawer. • Ensure drawer is dirty. Ice dispenser is not level. Dispenser will reset in proper position. OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed . • The motor overload protector will not dispense water. • Ice...
...; Water filter not seated properly. • Water filter is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Be sure to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages. See Care & Cleaning. 31 Once chilled water is in drawer. • Ensure drawer is dirty. Ice dispenser is not level. Dispenser will reset in proper position. OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed . • The motor overload protector will not dispense water. • Ice...
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... a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run . • Freezer control is set too cold. • Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator goes on • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of drawer off to keep temperature constant. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on and off moisture. of drawer. cover. • Move humidity control (some models) to run more. Water bottom of...
... a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run . • Freezer control is set too cold. • Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator goes on • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of drawer off to keep temperature constant. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on and off moisture. of drawer. cover. • Move humidity control (some models) to run more. Water bottom of...
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... the appliance when it is shipped from its original owner to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Products with the provided instructions. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other appropriate payment record to the finish of the unit. 4. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED...
... the appliance when it is shipped from its original owner to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. Products with the provided instructions. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other appropriate payment record to the finish of the unit. 4. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED...