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Warranty Information

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty

WARRANTY

PERIOD

THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS,

WE WILL:

THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY

One year from original
purchase date

Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this
appliance which prove to be defective in materials or
workmanship. Excludes original and replacement Ice
& Water filter cartridges (if equipped). Original and
replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days
(parts only).

Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. *

LIMITED 2

ND

-5

TH

YEAR WARRANTY
(Cabinet Liner and
Sealed System)

Second through fifth
years from original
purchase date

Repair or replace any parts in the cabinet liner or
Sealed Refrigeration System (compressor, condenser,
evaporator, drier and tubing) which prove to be
defective in materials or workmanship.

Costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because
of service. Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than
with respect to the cabinet liner or Sealed Refrigeration System.

LIMITED
WARRANTY
(Applicable to the
State of Alaska)

Time periods listed
above.

All of the provisions of the full warranties above and
the exclusions listed below apply.

Costs of the technician’s travel to the home and any costs for
pick up and delivery of the appliance required because of
service.

In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc. We

authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must

be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada Inc.

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the

items  listed  below:

1.

Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

2.

Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in
accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

3.

Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose
connections or defects in house wiring.

4.

Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,etc.,
which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

5.

Damages to finish after installation.

6.

Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

This  warranty  does  not  cover  the  following:

1.

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
NOTE:  Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2.

Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in
ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3.

Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America or
its authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts; obtained from persons
other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.

4.

Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record.  The date on the bill establishes the

warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all

receipts.  This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to

state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products:

*NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

OF THE CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED
SERVICE

USA

800•944•9044

Electrolux Home Products North America

P.O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA  30917

Canada

866•213•9397

Electrolux Home Products North America

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario

L5R 4C2

This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated
are subject to change without notice.  All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated
Industries Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada Inc.

01-U-RE-02  (Rev. 12/2000)

Summary of Contents for FRS26W2AW4

Page 1: ...P N 240389304 0112 ...

Page 2: ...r Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment NOTE Use only soap and water to clean serial plate Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date 7IVMEP 4PEXI Questions 1 800 944 9044 United S...

Page 3: ...ou 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 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only electric outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection again...

Page 4: ...ccess to a counter when removing food For best use of drawers and freezer baskets the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened Installation TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION REMOVAL To Remove Toe Grille 1 Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors 2 Working from left side of toe grille slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet Ge...

Page 5: ...e refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system DO NOT use a self piercing type shutoff valve A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve IMPORTANT It takes approximately...

Page 6: ...d then with 3 8 wrench or fingers push in on gray collar to release water connector 2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover 3 Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth then with firm grasp pull both pieces apart 4 Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil This will make it easier...

Page 7: ...7 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

Page 8: ...For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items IMPORTANT Turning the freezer temperature control to O turns off the compressor but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components E D I U G T N E M T S U J D A E R U T A R E P M E T m r a W o o T s I t n e m t r a p m o C d o o F h s e r F f I s d r a w o T y l t h g i l S l o r t n o C d o o F h s e...

Page 9: ...tched or exposed to sudden temperature change Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf 1 2 Cantilever Glass Shelf 1 2 CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs Before adjusting the shelves remove all food Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator To adjust cantilever shelves 1 Lift front edge up 2 Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by ...

Page 10: ... Remove bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place Adjustable Door Bin TALL BOTTLE RETAINER SOME MODELS The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown in the diagram The Tall Bottle Reta...

Page 11: ... Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a warmer setting to prevent freezing HUMIDITY CONTROL SOME MODELS The Humidity Control present on some models with crisper drawers allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity or in a dr...

Page 12: ...supply water pressure should fall between 20 psi and 100 psi After the refrigerator is connected to the water supply fill the water tank by drawing one glass of water It may take about 1 minutes after activating the dispenser paddle before water begins to fill this first glass Continue flushing the system for 3 minutes to rid the tank and plumbing connections of any impurities The water dispenser ...

Page 13: ...with clear water Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Allow ice container to dry completely before replacing in the freezer 3 Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the ice container 4 Replace the ice container Lower the wire signal arm on the ice maker to the down or ON position and the ice maker will resume production Do not use the ice chute as a handle when removing or r...

Page 14: ...o order one from the Consumer Assistance Center 6 Discard old filter cartridge 7 Remove new filter cartridge from packaging and place in cup The end with the small o ring should be up out of the cup 8 Screw cup with filter back onto housing Do Not Use Wrench To Reinstall Cup Filter cartridge will self align as cup is tightened Be sure cup is completely tightened with PureSource logo facing outward...

Page 15: ...the dispenser nozzle This is normal 9 After you have run one glass of water continue to flush the system for approximately 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored in the water storage tank PureSource2TM Ice and Water Front Filter some models NOTE If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource2TM Ice and Water front filter please read the following use and care information T...

Page 16: ...ads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods Leave a space between the packages so cold air can circulate freely allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible Avoid storing hard to freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less ENERGY SAVIN...

Page 17: ...rator by the evaporator fan C Defrost Heater During defrost cycles water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Defrost Timer These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound...

Page 18: ...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 Do not wash any removable items bins drawers etc in dishwasher Glass Shelves Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow gla...

Page 19: ...lers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface Freezer Light Replacement Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1 Unplug refrigerator 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass 3 Remove light cover if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage 5 R...

Page 20: ...supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with...

Page 21: ...rs less often Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from blocking door See PROBLEM section OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Clea...

Page 22: ...ERS Open door less often Keep containers covered Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover Vegetables contain and give off moisture It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom of drawer Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water collect...

Page 23: ...ter to water supply line Consult a water purifying company Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not closed Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4 5 minutes When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container the dispenser should op...

Page 24: ...It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi during the regenerative phase ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odors is in refrigerator See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Cover food tightly OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Refrigerat...

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