REFRIGERATOR use & care Introduction........................................................2 Storage Features............................................10 Important Safety information.....................3 Normal Operating Sounds........................... 11 Features ............................................................5 Care and Cleaning......................................... 12 Installation..........................................................6 Troubleshooting ....................
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. FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.
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 DANGER DANGER Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Proper Disposal of your Appliance Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old unit, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www. energystar.
FEATURES 5 *Features may vary according to model D F E G C B H A I J J A Freezer Drawers G *Water Tank (optional) H Covers for Refrigerator Crisper Bins B Freezer Drawer Covers C Freezer Door Bins D Freezer Shelves I Refrigerator Crisper Bin E Refrigerator Shelves J Leveling Feet F Refrigerator Door Bins IMPORTANT Accessories are available for your appliance and may be purchased at Frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432 (Frigidaire.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps. Location • • • NOTE The doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening. Position your unit to allow easy access to Choose a place that is near a grounda counter or table when removing food. ed electrical outlet.
DOOR REMOVAL Tools Necessary To prepare for removing the doors: 1. Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty. 2. It is better for 2 people to handle the unit during this process. 7 3. Rest the unit on something solid so it will not slip, then slightly tilt the unit backwards. Do not lay the unit flat as this could damage the coolant system. 4. Save all parts removed to allow for reinstallation of the doors.
DOOR REMOVAL To remove the doors: 1. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the hinge cover. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Disconnect the harness. 4. Unscrew 3 bolts and remove top hinge. 5. Lift to remove the door and place on a soft pad. 6. Repeat for the other door. 7. After the appliance is in position, reinstall the doors using the reverse procedure.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 9 Using the Control Panel Freezer Temp Displays the set temperature of the freezer compartment. Refrigerator Displays the set temperature of Temp the refrigerator compartment. Freeze Boost Vacation Mode Activates a faster rate for freezing food in the freezer compartment. Use this feature when loading several items into the freezer at one time. Automatically deactivates after 50 hours.
STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher. Crispers Crispers allow you the flexibility to store any manner of items including fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. Crispers do not feature humidity controls.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS Understanding the Sounds you may Hear Your new, high-efficiency unit may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your appliance is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. F Following is a list of major components in your unit and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
CARE AND CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your appliance clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and refrigerator compartments at least twice a year. When cleaning, take the following precautions: • Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel. • Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. • Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
CARE AND CLEANING 13 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! 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.ca 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not • Door was closed too • close.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONCERN CAUSE RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor • Freezer control is set does not run. to “OF” or “0”. • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage. 15 SOLUTION • Set freezer control. • 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects • Weather is hot • The rate of frost buildup and internal on inside of reand humid. sweating increases. frigerator walls. • Door is slightly open. • See PROBLEM column OPENING/ CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Water collects • Vegetables contain • It is not unusual to have moisture on on bottom side and give off moisture. the bottom side of the cover. of drawer cover.
LIMITED WARRANTY 17 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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