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P/N 240400102   (0101)

Summary of Contents for FRT21S6AW1

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Page 2: ...e Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur 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 informat...

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: ...f your refrigerator Installation Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top 3 8 Back 1 NOTE If you see black coils tubing on the back of your refrigerator air cooled condenser leave 3 clearance at top of refrigerator DOOR OPENING NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wa...

Page 5: ...f the 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 approxima...

Page 6: ...him by removing inside screw and loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge to slide out 6 Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator remove inside screw and install center hinge 7 Remove bottom hinge with 3 8 hex driver Reinsert two outside screws in holes and tighten Inside screw will go to opposite side in step 8 8 Remove two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerat...

Page 7: ...move two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door 2 Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side using the same holes as nameplate 4 Magnetic Nameplate Models Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from door Remove nameplate from its frame turn frame upside dow...

Page 8: ...of refrigerator door 2 Remove screw attaching bottom of handle to door Figure 2 Style Handles 1 Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door 2 Swing top of handle away from door and slide handle down and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to opposite side TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE Figu...

Page 9: ... are not reversible Follow these steps to remove doors 1 Remove toe grille and top hinge cover 2 Remove top hinge and lift freezer door off of center hinge pin Set door aside 3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin 4 Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside 5 Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside ...

Page 10: ...10 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

Page 11: ...ures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items IMPORTANT Turning the refrigerator temperature control to 0 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 r o...

Page 12: ...the back of the refrigerator Cantilever shelves are available in either glass or wire 1 Lift front edge up 2 Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position SpillSafeTM glass shelves some models catch and hold accidental spills In some models the SpillSafeTM shelves slide out for easy a...

Page 13: ...ve bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place 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 Retainer works best with a Bi...

Page 14: ...ol 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 High Humidity or in a drawer without a Humidity Control This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content DELI DRAWER SO...

Page 15: ...ace the shelf in the lower position so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the container is full Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker If the ice maker is connected to soft water ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly ICE MAKER TIPS Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal...

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: ...s of some of the most common sounds you may hear and what is causing them 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 when turning the refrigerator on and off The timer also produces sounds similar to an electric clock F Condenser...

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

Page 19: ...an interior thoroughly Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build up Block doors open if necessary Moving Remove all food and ice If using handcart load from side Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface Defrost Water Pan some models Avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs wear gloves REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB SO...

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: ...trol to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates The cabinet is not level Floor is weak Odors in refrigerator Interior needs to be cleaned Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped Cabinet light not working Replace light bulb Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet Li...

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