Use & Care Manual Side by Side Refrigerator Got Questions? Need Parts or Service? Before Calling Your Local Repair Service - CALL: Solutions Hotline TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions......................... 2 (United States) Installation............................................... 3 1-800-944-9044 Connecting Water Supply..............................
Important Safety Instructions follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. WARNING Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator. FOR YOUR SAFETY • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
Installation This Use & Care Manual provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. NOTE The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening. Location • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Connecting Water Supply To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. CAUTION 2 Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
Door Removal Instructions Tools Necessary: Top Hinge Screw 7/16” and Top Hinge Cover Screw Adjustable Wrench Bottom Hinge Screw 3/8” Fixed Wrench OR Phillips™ head and Flat Head Screw Driver Socket Wrench Set door removal instructions: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. Before you start: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Remove any food from the door shelves. 3 Close the doors.
mechanical Temperature Controls Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. Refrigerator & freezer controls NOTE When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes. Temperature adjustment • After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.
electronic Temperature Controls Allowing Cooling Time Before Use To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory. Setting Cooling Temperatures Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the the fresh food compartment.
electronic Temperature Controls (continued) Cooling System On/Off Button Indicator NOTE Pressing the On/Off button on the control panel disables your refrigerator’s cooling system but does not disconnect power to lights and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Each time you make settings on the control panel, a single audible tone acknowledges your input.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Operating Instructions 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 9 Features may vary according to model. EXTREME FREEZE To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the Touch Pad for 3-5 seconds to activate 1 1 this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad again for 3-5 seconds to deactivate.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (Continued) Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Operating Instructions 1 2 5 3 4 6 Features may vary according to model. Crushed 1 Press the Crushed Touch Pad to get crushed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. 5 Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice. Cubed 2 Press the Cubed Touch Pad to get cubed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (continued) The ice maker and container are located in the top of the freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker can begin making ice within 24 hours. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately two days to fill the ice container.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (continued) PureSource TM* Ice and Water Filter (some models) To change filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator, contact the Electrolux Solutions Hotline at 1-800-944-9044, or go to our web site at www.frigidaire. com. It might be good to order some filter cartridges when you first install your refrigerator.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (continued) PureSource2TM* Ice and Water Front Filter (some models) To change filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator, contact the Electrolux Solutions Hotline at 1-800-944-9044, or go to our web site at www.frigidaire. com. It might be good to order some filter cartridges when you first install your refrigerator.
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights Understanding The Sounds You May Hear D. Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable.
Care & Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning. CAUTION • When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out.
major appliance warranty information Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
Before You Call 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker wire signal arm is in the “up” or OFF position. Ice maker power switch is Off. Ice maker has small cube caught in mechanism. Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. • • Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect.
Before You Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • • • • • Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • • • • Set freezer control. • Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. Power outage. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. • • Room or outside weather is • hot.
Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model Electronic Controls Mechanical Controls 19