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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or

maintenance information which is important but not

hazard-related.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury

or death.

Doors



Handles are secure and tight



Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides



Freezer drawer is level across the top

Leveling



Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted

1/4” (6mm) front-to-back



Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator



Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power



House power turned on



Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker



House water supply connected to refrigerator



No water leaks present at all connections -

recheck in 24 hours



Ice maker is turned ON



Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

Final Checks



Shipping material removed



Fresh food and freezer temperatures set



Crisper humidity controls set



Registration card sent in

Installation Checklist

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury.

IMPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS

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. Staples can

cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they

come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this

refrigerator.

Summary of Contents for 242046800

Page 1: ... 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 11 Connecting Water Supply 13 Controls 14 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 17 242046801 June 2010 Storage Features 19 Storing Food and Saving Energy 23 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 24 Changing the Filter 25 Care and Cleaning 28 Before you Call 31 Major Appliance Warranty 33 ...

Page 2: ...ower turned on Refrigerator plugged in Ice Maker House water supply connected to refrigerator No water leaks present at all connections recheck in 24 hours Ice maker is turned ON Ice water dispenser operates correctly Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in Installation Checklist CAUTION CAUTION indicate...

Page 3: ...ht chambers and can quickly cause suffocation Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned 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...

Page 4: ...nt Ice Bin Ice Maker SpillSafeTM Shelves Freezer Baskets Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Water Filter Adjustable Hinges Incandescent Light select models LED Light select models Door Bin Flipper Guide Flipper Mullion Store More Drawer Can Rack Air Filter TM select models Air Filter above ice bin select models ...

Page 5: ...tor only as instructed in this Use Care Guide Before starting the refrigerator follow these important first steps Location Choose a place that is near a grounded non GFCI electrical outlet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug If possible place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range dishwasher or other heat sources The refrigerator must be installed on a floor th...

Page 6: ... the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center B Be careful not to rotate the drawer 4 Tighten four 4 drawer screws 5 Recheck gasket seal 6 Install the toe grille by fitting into place Pull Drawer Out From Both Sides Grab Drawer At Center Then Push Against Freezer Drawer A B Raise Lower Anti tip Leg Door Door 2 You can raise or lower each door use a 3 8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment s...

Page 7: ...of Door A B Loosen Remove Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge select models 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted 2 Open doors to 90 degrees 3 Loosen or remove screw Adjusting Door Re tighten Screw Adjustable Door Stop Installation NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refr...

Page 8: ...ft the door while adjusting the washer To raise the door rotate washer clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counter clockwise when viewed from the bottom 5 Re tighten the screw ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer Screw will not be tight just insert until it is flush with the hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height Raising Lowering Door Screw NOTE If after ad...

Page 9: ... inward on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve pull the tube away 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 ...

Page 10: ...ts ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side 6 Tighten four 4 drawer screws 7 Recheck gasket seal 8 Install the toe grille by fitting into place 2 Reinstall four 4 drawer screws two 2 per side tighten down and close drawer C Pull Drawer Out From Both Sides Grab Drawer At Center Then Push Against Freezer Drawer A B Fully Extend Assembly Drawer Slides Pin Slot Cabinet Dra...

Page 11: ...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 Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door 5 Position freezer handle end over left and right pre installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door ensuring...

Page 12: ...screws are facing down 6 While holding handle firmly against door loosely tighten far right Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door 7 Still holding the handle firmly to the door firmly tighten far left Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench 8 Return to the far right Allen set screw B and firmly tighten with supplied Allen wrench 9 Firmly tig...

Page 13: ...wdriver Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi A water supply line made of inch 6 4mm OD copper or stainless steel tubing To determine the length of tubing needed measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for clean...

Page 14: ...ture displays On and Off C F Touch to toggle display from Fahren heit to Celsius default settings Hold to Reset all refrigerator settings such as temp and temp display to their factory default settings power Press and hold for three 3 seconds to turn off the cooling system to clean the refrigerator It also turns off the ice maker all dispenser functions The temperature display will read OFF IMPORT...

Page 15: ... and returns to the basic display 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...

Page 16: ...of the ice and water dispenser options Touch to display options menu Use the menu buttons to scroll down to either freezer or refrigera tor temp to adjust temperatures Use the Temp Adjust buttons to ad just the temperature to the desired setting Press the SET button to accept the new temperature setting Press options button to exit the main menu IMPORTANT Pressing the power off icon does not turn ...

Page 17: ...s a built in plastic signal bale arm that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is full This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice maker CAUTION For proper dispenser operation recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction Priming the water supply system 1 Begin filling the tank by pre...

Page 18: ... maker dispenser tips If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off turn off the ice maker by holding the On Off soft touch icon and the water shut off valve for three 3 seconds The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice bin Water valve opening or closing Running water When dispensing ice you will ...

Page 19: ...lots 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position Shelf features Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Full SpillSafeTM Shelf Half SpillSafeTM Shelf Opening Crisper Drawer Adjusting Crisper Humidity Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartmen...

Page 20: ...he bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward 3 Remove the bin 4 Place the bin just above desired position 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place Adjustable Door Bin Accessories varies by model Tall bottle retainer The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install insert the ends of the retainer i...

Page 21: ...et To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips the drawer will not close properly To reinstall lower basket insert basket into retainer clips Two Freezer Baskets Removing Upper Basket Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce c...

Page 22: ...er and pull out To reposition the pivoting divider some models lift up and slide to desired location The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Pivoting Divider NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water ...

Page 23: ... ensure your newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Activating quick freeze also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the tempe...

Page 24: ...nt gas fluid may create sounds from its operation E Electronic control automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors run much faster than older models The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating s...

Page 25: ...ters for PureSource UltraTM ice and water filter Rated service flow 50 gallons per minute Operating Temp Min 33 F Max 100 F Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureSource UltraTM water filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of wa...

Page 26: ...te Operating Temp Min 33 F Max 100 F Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureSource 3TM water filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch 2 Remove t...

Page 27: ...rol panel for three 3 seconds When the display changes from Replace to Good the status has been reset 6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a few seconds 1 877 4 Electrolux Replace at least every six months 1 877 4 Electrolux Replace at least every six months Air filter some models The air filter is located above the ice bin Replacing your PureAdvantageTM air filter To ensure optimal f...

Page 28: ... Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface Do not remove the serial plate Removal of your serial plate voids your warranty Before moving your refrigerator raise the anti tip brackets so the rollers will work correctly This will prevent the floor from being damaged Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas ...

Page 29: ...ss steel cleaners Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follow manufacturer s instruction Do not use household...

Page 30: ...195 online at www frigidaire com store or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator Here is the product number to request when ordering LED Light Part 241891102 Incandescent Lights 40 watt bulb Part 5305514148 LED Light Harness Removal LED Light Removal Replacing Light Bulbs select models Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include incandescent light bulbs ...

Page 31: ...nser will not dis pense ice Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not open 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 operate Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes will be made When first supply of ice is made dispenser s...

Page 32: ... inter pret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays WATER DISPENSER Dispenser will not dis pense water Household water line valve is not open Ice and water filter cartridge is clogged Filter not fully installed Open household water line valve See CONCERN column AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Replace filter cartridge Push filter in until you hear a click Water has an odd taste and or odo...

Page 33: ...d from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL...

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