All about the Use & Care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Storage Features.......................................18 Features at a Glance....................................4 Storing Food and Saving Energy.................21 Installation.................................................5 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........22 Door Removal Instructions...........................9 Changing the Filter....................................23 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 refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. 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.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Incandescent Light Flipper Guide *LED Light Water Filter Dairy Compartment Air Filter SpillSafe TM Shelves SpillSafeTM Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Deli Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Ice Maker Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
INSTALLATION Required Tools You will need the following tools: Tools Necessary: (OR) AND Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head OR OR Socket Wrench Set Components Provided: Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Screw 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) To level the cabinet using the front rollers (select models): 1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer. 2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) 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: 5 Retighten screw. Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE Rotate Door Stop View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Lower Hinge Re-tighten Screw Door Stop Min Open Retighten Screw Screw Max Open Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw. 2 Loosen screw. 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). To adjust the flipper mullion: 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge. Flipper Mullion or Do Screw Lower Door Hinge Washer Raise Door Raising/Lowering Door 5 Re-tighten the screw (where applicable), ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer.
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). NOTE DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Installing Freezer Drawer NOTE You will be pulling approximately three (3) feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. 4 Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary. To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. 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 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. Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube 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. Copper water line 3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. 4.
CONTROLS IQ-TouchTM A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below. quick ice water filter Increases the production of ice Press and hold for three (3) 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 IQ-TouchTM “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 (5) seconds. The display shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode. In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for health reasons.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (select models) Ice maker operation & care After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill an ice bin in about three (3) 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. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. NOTE Features may vary according to model.
STORAGE FEATURES Deli drawer 6 Place bin liner into bin. Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese. 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. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs. Accessories (varies by model) Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food compartment door, for short-term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter.
STORAGE FEATURES To Remove Upper Basket Middle Basket Divider 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. Retainers Stabilizer Bar Middle Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider Removing Upper Basket 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.
STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and vegetables designated for the freezer will be preserved 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 More about your Advanced Water Filter The PureSource UltraTM ice and water filter system is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet.
CHANGING THE FILTER Air filter (select models) The air filter is located under the utility bin. Replacing your PureAdvantageTM air filter To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors, you should change the air filter every six (6) months (the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six (6) months). 1 Open the air filter door. 2 Remove the old filter and discard it. 3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing.
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 • Use two (2) tablespoons of baking soda in one (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 Drawers & Bins • Soap and water • Soap and water Glass Shelves • • • • • • • • • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
CARE & CLEANING Replacing LED Lights (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 light cover by pushing up and out. 3 Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull the connector with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • • • Ice maker is not making enough ice. • • 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 CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to “OF” or “0”. Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • 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.
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.
