REFRIGERATOR use & care Introduction........................................................2 Controls and Settings................................... 15 Important Safety information.....................3 Automatic Water Dispenser....................... 19 Features ..............................................................5 Storage Features...........................................20 Installation..........................................................7 Saving Energy..........................
INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Please read all instructions before using this appliance. Safety Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert of potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER CAUTION CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of refrigerator properly in accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION doned appliances are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit energystar.gov/products/recycle for more information on recycling your old appliance. Before you throw away your old appliance: • Remove door.
FEATURES 5 *Features may vary according to model H I G I J K J I G I K F C L E J J D J J M B M A A Lower Drawer with Removable Dividers B Slide-out Shelf C Water Filter D Appliance Control Display E H Air Filter I *Multi-Port Air Exhaust Ducts J LED Lighting K Adjustable Half Gallon Door Bins with Removable Dividers CrispSeal Plus Drawer with Auto Humidity and Produce Keeper™ L Adjustable Gallon Door Bin with Removable Divider F Internal Water Dispenser M G Adjus
FEATURES IMPORTANT Cleaning your Appliance Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the appliance. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over any remaining adhesive with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your appliance.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the appliance only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps. Location • • • 7 NOTE If your appliance is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space for the handle so the door can be opened wider. Choose a place that is near a groundLeveling ed electrical outlet.
INSTALLATION Setting the anti-tip bracket: Units are equipped with an anti-tip bracket. The anti-tip bracket is located on the lower front corner of the cabinet, on the lower hinge bracket. After fully leveling the unit, lower the anti-tip foot by turning it clockwise until is securely contacts the floor. Do not raise the cabinet.
DOOR REMOVAL Tools Necessary: 9 PhillipsTM Head or #2 Square Drive Head or or Adjustable Wrench and Socket Wrench Set Flathead Screwdriver 8mm (M5x16mm) Hex head screw x3 or 5/16" (8mm) Fixed Wrench x2 Door removal: IMPORTANT Before you begin, remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove any food from door bins. CAUTION Doors are heavy. Two people are recommended to remove or replace the door assembly from the cabinet.
DOOR REVERSAL Door swing reversal: IMPORTANT A qualified person should change the swing of your door. If you would like to change your door from a right-hand swing to a left-hand swing, you must purchase a Door Swing Kit. Right-hand Swing Left-hand Swing CAUTION Doors are heavy. Two people are recommended to remove or replace the door assembly from the cabinet. Order Kit TTDRRVFRKIT on Frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432.
DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp. Door Handle Mounting Instructions NOTE All set screws should be tightened and sub-flush (Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap. The end caps should be drawn tight to door with no gaps. 1. Remove handle and any protective packaging from inside the appliance. 2.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the unit from electrical power source before connecting a water supply line to the appliance. CAUTION Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need: • Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION To Connect Water Supply Line To Water Inlet Valve 1. Disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power source. 2. Place the end of the water supply line into a sink or bucket. Turn ON the water supply and flush the supply line until the water is clear. Turn OFF the water supply at the shutoff valve. 3. B A C G F H Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet and discard the cap. 4.
5. WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION With the steel clamp and screw, secure the water supply line (copper tubing only) to the rear panel of refrigerator as shown. 6. Coil the excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface. 7. Turn ON the water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak. 8. Reconnect the appliance to electrical power source.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 15 Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the appliance to operate with the door closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. Door Open Upon opening the door, the settings icon will illuminate on the control panel. By pressing the settings icon, you will illuminate all of the icons on the appliance control. After 10 seconds of no user interaction with the icons or door closure, all the icons will fade, except for the settings icon.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Alarms 1 DOOR OPEN This alert indicates the door has been open for 5 minutes or more. The DOOR OPEN LED will illuminate and the audible alert will sound until the door is closed. The audible alert can be turned off by pressing the DOOR OPEN key or by closing the door. If the door is ajar for 5 minutes, the interior light will turn off.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 17 Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the appliance and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. To enter Sabbath Mode Simultaneously press and hold — and TEMP F/C for 5 seconds. Sb will appear on the appliance control display indicating that the unit is in Sabbath mode.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS To exit Sabbath Mode Simultaneously press and hold — and TEMP F/C for 5 seconds. The appliance control display will show all of the icons. In the Sabbath mode, the HIGH TEMP alarm is active for health reasons. For example, if you leave the door ajar, the HIGH TEMP alarm is activated. The refrigerator will function normally once you close the door, without any violation of the Sabbath/ holidays.
AUTOMATIC WATER DISPENSER 19 Your refrigerator is equipped with an The water nozzle inside the cabinet allows internal water dispenser mounted inside the the water nozzle (A) to be recessed cabinet, along the left-hand cabinet wall. against cabinet when not in use and to be extended outward when in use. To If the water dispenser function becomes use the water dispenser, push the water disabled, enable the water dispenser by nozzle (A) so it is fully extended.
STORAGE FEATURES Full Width Cantilever Shelves CrispSeal® Crisper with Auto Humidity and PureAir Multi-position adjustable glass shelves can be moved to any position for larger Produce Keeper™ or smaller packages. The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping may The CrispSeal® Crisper with Auto Humidbe removed and discarded. ity keeps produce fresher longer, so you waste less food and save money.
STORAGE FEATURES Door Bin Dividers Customize your unit to fit different sized items as your needs change with door bin dividers. To remove, grasp the divider and pull it upward until it disengages with the door bin. To install, slide the divider downward into the corresponding door bin alignment features until it is fully placed. 21 Adjustable Door Bins with Dividers The adjustable door bins are specially designed to hold large containers or storage bags.
SAVING ENERGY • Locate the appliance in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the unit next to heatproducing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the unit operate more efficiently. • Level appliance so that the door closes tightly.
FILTER REPLACEMENT PurePour™ Water Filter Keep safe, great-tasting water flowing with a PurePour™ water filter. Using a PurePour™ water filter: • • • Makes Safe Water Second Nature PurePour™ water filters are certified to reduce contaminates* and keep great-tasting water flowing for you and your family. Produces Purity You Can Trust Know for certain your PurePour™ water filter is a protector. Counterfeits and knockoffs put your refrigerator and health at risk.
FILTER REPLACEMENT snap-in connector). Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser while checking for any leaks at the filter housing. Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system purges air out of the dispenser system are normal. 6. After filling one glass of water, continue flushing the system for about 4 minutes. 7. Press and hold WATER FILTER on the appliance control display for 3 seconds. When the display changes from red to green, the status has been reset. 5.
FILTER REPLACEMENT 25 PureAir Produce Keeper™ Keep fruits and vegetables fresher longer with PureAir Produce Keeper™. Our produce keeper absorbs ethylene gas, the natural gas that causes produce to ripen quicker. Reduce food waste, save money and enjoy fresh-tasting produce with a longer storage life. Here are the product numbers to request when ordering: PureAir Produce Keeper™ PK-1™ FRPAPKRF™ . Installing the PureAir Produce Keeper™: 2. Remove the plastic wrapper.
CARE AND CLEANING Protecting Your investment Vacation and Moving Tips Before cleaning your appliance, turn off power to your appliance by unpluging the power cord from the electrical outlet. Keeping your appliance clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the appliance at least twice a year. When cleaning, take the following precautions: Short Vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than 3 weeks.
CARE AND CLEANING 27 Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Use 2 tbsp of baking soda in 1 qt of warm water. Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. Door Gaskets • Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. Drawers & Bins • Soap and water Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
TROUBLESHOOTING Let us help you troubleshoot your concern! This section will help you with common issues. If you need us, visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com CONCERN CAUSE 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.ca SOLUTION APPLIANCE OPERATION Appliance does not run. • Appliance is plugged into a tripped Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI).
TROUBLESHOOTING CONCERN CAUSE 29 SOLUTION APPLIANCE TEMPERATURES (cont’d) Temperature inside appliance is too warm. • Temperature control is set too warm. • Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize. • Door is opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air enters the appliance every time the door is opened. Open door less often. • Door may not be seating properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE • This is normal. Moisture forms • Weather is hot and humid, which increason inside apes internal rate of pliance walls. frost buildup. • Door is slightly open. • Door is kept open too long. ODOR IN APPLIANCE • Interior needs to Odors in be cleaned. appliance. • Foods with strong odors are in the appliance. • Look for food items on the shelves or in the door bins keeping the door from closing completely.
LIMITED WARRANTY 31 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.
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