All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Storage Features.......................................19 Features at a Glance....................................4 Storing Food and Saving Energy.................23 Installation.................................................5 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........24 Door Removal Instructions...........................9 Changing the Filter....................................25 Installing Door Handles................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist WARNING 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. • Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/ Freezers We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old refrigerator. Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: • Remove doors. • Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *LED Cluster Light Flipper Guide *LED Cluster Light Water Filter Dairy Compartment Air Filter *LED Cluster Light SpillSafe™ Shelf *LED Cluster Light Slide Under Shelf Flipper Mullion *LED Cluster Light *LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Door Bin Deli Drawer Adjustable Hinges *Ice Maker Freezer Baskets Ice Bin Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.
INSTALLATION Required Tools You will need the following tools: Tools Necessary: (OR) Phillips Head or #2 Square Drive Head Adjustable Wrench Socket Wrench Set Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Screw Installation Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Lower Hinge Screw This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.
INSTALLATION Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary) 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to rotate. 3 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
INSTALLATION To adjust the door stop: Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. 5 Retighten screw. NOTE Rotate Door Stop View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Re-tighten Screw Door Stop Lower Hinge Retighten Screw Min Open Screw Max Open Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw. 2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to desired location. 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use.
INSTALLATION 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom). 2 Adjust flipper mullion height. For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide, there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see “Installation” section). 3 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE You will be pulling approximately three feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. Lower Hinge Removal Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side.
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door. 3 While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door. 3 While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door. 3 While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 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 To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used.
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 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. 3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. 4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line.
CONTROLS Options may vary A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below. quick ice Increases the production of ice water filter Press and hold for three seconds to reset after filter change. C/F Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to Celsius. default settings Resets all refrigerator settings such as temp, temp display and tones to their factory default settings.
CONTROLS Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding both the freezer “∨” and refrigerator “∧” indicators for five seconds. The display shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm (some models) is active for health reasons.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (select models) Ice maker operation & care • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating: After the refrigerator is installed properly, the - Motor running ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill an ice bin in about three - Ice dropping into ice bin days.
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. NOTE Features may vary according to model. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills.
STORAGE FEATURES Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper. Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity. Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning.
STORAGE FEATURES Accessories (varies by model) Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food compartment door, for shortterm storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. The dairy compartment is designed to be Dairy Compartment warmer than the open area and includes a lift-up cover and a dairy divider (select models). To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar.
STORAGE FEATURES Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the middle divider and pull out. Basket Divider Retainers Stabilizer Bar Middle Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water.
STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods • Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time. This overloads the Fresh food storage freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can • Keep the fresh food compartment raise the temperature of frozen foods. between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum • Leave a space between packages, so cold temperature of 37° F. air can circulate freely, allowing food to • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator freeze as quickly as possible.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. The following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with water filtering system. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. Water Filter The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment. Replacing the Water Filter In general, you should change the water filter every six months to ensure the highest possible water quality.
CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) Ordering replacement filters The air filter is located under the utility bin. Replacing your PureAdvantage air filter TM Order new filters by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first install your refrigerator.
CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
CARE & CLEANING Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Door Gaskets Drawers & Bins • Soap and water Glass Shelves • • • • • • • • Toe Grille Exterior & Handles Exterior & Handles (Stainless Steel Models Only) • Soap and water Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum Soap and water Non abrasive glass cleaner • Soap and water • Stainless steel cleaners Vacation and
CARE & CLEANING Replacing LED Lights (select models) Replacing Light Bulbs (select models) The fresh food compartments of your refrigerator may have LED lights. Always use Frigidaire parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. 2 Remove lens cover. 3 Remove LED board. 4 Replace LED board and snap in place assuring the light is facing in toward the unit (inside fresh food). 5 Replace lens cover.
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not • Ice maker power switch making any ice. 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 not • Ice maker is producing making enough less ice than you expect. ice. • Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal.
BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor • Freezer control is set to does not run. “OF” or “0”. • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Fresh Food/freezer door may be slightly open. COMMON SOLUTION • Set freezer control. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 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.
