All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Controls....................................................13 Installation.................................................4 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........15 Door Removal/Reversal Instructions.............6 Care and Cleaning.....................................16 Handle Installation......................................8 Before you Call..........................................18 Connecting Water Supply......
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.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. • The cabinet should be level at the front and rear. Location • Doors should align with each other and be level. • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
INSTALLATION NOTE Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side. 4 Some models are equipped with an antitip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise until it contacts the floor. some models To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 1 Remove the toe grille.
DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Tools Necessary: Adjustable Wrench or PhillipsTM Head Socket Wrench Set Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw or Top Hinge Screw 3/8" Fixed Wrench Bottom Hinge Screw NOTE The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.
DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS 7. Remove three screws on bottom hinge and anti-tip bracket (if equipped) with ⅜” socket wrench. Door Stop Screw 8. Install bottom hinge and anti-tip bracket (if equipped) on opposite side with the three screws removed from step 7. 9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench. 10. Reverse door handles (see Handle Installation section).
HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp. 3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door, then tighten another ½ turn. Shoulder Screw IMPORTANT To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles.
HANDLE INSTALLATION To attach plastic refrigerator handle: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door. To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. 2. Secure top of handle with two screws. Screw Handle Dovetail Screw Screw Button Plug Lock Handle over Dovetail Screw CAUTION To attach plastic freezer handle: 1.
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 7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak. 8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).
ICE SERVICE If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, minimal ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. 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 one to two days to fill the ice container. New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
CONTROLS Cool Down Period Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (some models) Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (some models) NOTE When first turning refrigerator on, adjust the refrigerator control to Normal.
CONTROLS temperature coldest cold off * recommended Refrigerator/Freezer Control Temperature Adjustment • Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. Adjusting the refrigerator/freezer control will change temperatures in both compartments. The auxiliary freezer control can be left at the factory pre-set (Normal) or adjusted as desired; it has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator.
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. NOTE Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a sound insulator.
CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food 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. • Remove adhesive labels by hand.
CARE & CLEANING Part Care & Cleaning Tips What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart 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.
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Common Occurrences Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Refrigerator does not run. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
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.
