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CARE & CLEANING

Care & Cleaning Tips

Part

What To Use

Tips and Precautions

Interior & Door

Liners

• Soap and water
• Baking soda and water

Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one

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.

Glass Shelves

• Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
•

Mild liquid sprays

Allow glass to warm to room temperature

before immersing in warm water.

Toe Grille

• Soap and water
•

Mild liquid sprays

• Vacuum attachment

Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove

toe grille (see Installation Instructions). Vacuum

backside, wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge.

Rinse and dry.

Exterior &

Handles

• Soap and water
• Non Abrasive Glass

Cleaner

Do not use commercial household cleaners

containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean

handles. Use a soft cloth to clean smooth

handles.

DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean

smooth doors.

Exterior &

Handles
(Stainless Steel

Models Only)

• Soap and water
• Stainless 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 instructions.

Do not use household cleaners containing

ammonia or bleach.

NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with

the grain to prevent scratching.

Wash the

rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild

liquid detergent. Rinse well, and wipe dry with

a clean soft cloth.

Replacing Light

Bulbs

•  Unplug refrigerator
•  Wear gloves
•  Remove light cover
•  Replace old bulb
•  Replace light cover
•  Plug in the refrigerator

CAUTION: Wear gloves when replacing

light bulbs to avoid getting cut.

Use same wattage when replacing bulb.

Summary of Contents for FFH17F7HWC

Page 1: ...Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 12 Connecting Water Supply 16 Controls 18 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 24 808857602 February 2015 Automatic Ice Maker Freezer 26 Storage Features 27 Storing Food and Saving Energy 31 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 32 Changing the Filter 33 Care and Cleaning 36 Before you Call 40 Major Appliance Warranty 44 ...

Page 2: ...inor or moderate 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 2 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 rega...

Page 3: ...r 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 IMPORTANT Pressing and holding the On Off button for three seconds located on the temperature control panel will disable y...

Page 4: ...ording to model Flip Shelf Store MoreTM Drawer Water Filter Removable Ice Bin Freezer Ice Maker Adjustable Hinges Freezer Baskets Toe Grille Door Bin Spillsafe Shelves Flipper Mullion Air Filter Flipper Guide Fresh Food Ice Maker Ice Bin Crisper Drawer LED Cluster Light Dairy Compartment LED Cluster Lights LED Cluster Light Slide Under Shelf Can Rack LED Cluster Light ...

Page 5: ...lace 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 that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an a...

Page 6: ...et seal Level Refrigerator Adjust Doors if necessary Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The sides should tilt inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors close and seal properly Grab Drawer at Center from Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out Push Against Freezer Drawer 1 Slightly open freezer drawer Lift the toe gril...

Page 7: ...or to Desired Location Adjusting Door Rotate Door Stop Re tighten Screw Re tighten Screw Adjustable Door Stop Door Stop Screw Lower Hinge Min Open Max Open INSTALLATION NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door 4 After unit is leveled lower anti tip leg until it contacts the floor Raise Lower Anti tip Leg Door Door 5 Install the toe grille by fitting into place 6 Ensure ...

Page 8: ...djust the flipper mullion 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge 2 Adjust flipper mullion height For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin 0 060 inches or 1 5 mm between the guide and flipper mullion 3 Re tighten screw 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer To raise the door rotate washer clockwise when view...

Page 9: ...ator 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 3 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors To remove the top hinge covers 1 Remove the two scr...

Page 10: ...gned with each other and level Please see the Installation section for more details and replace the top hinge cover Lower Hinge Removal 4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if necessary To reinstall the right door reverse the above steps NOTE You will be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing th...

Page 11: ...r from Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out Push Against Freezer Drawer Assembly Pin Slot Cabinet Fully Extend Drawer Slides Install crews 2 Each Side 3 Check gasket seal around top bottom and sides of freezer drawer 4 If gasket is not sealed open drawer and slightly loosen four drawer screws two on each side to allow drawer to rotate 5 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket A Open the drawer ...

Page 12: ...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 Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door 5 Position freezer handle end caps over left and right pre installed s...

Page 13: ...pre installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door ensuring the holes for the set 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 t...

Page 14: ...d to the door ensuring the holes for the set 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 ti...

Page 15: ... right pre installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down 7 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 8 Still holding the handle firmly to the door firmly tighten far left Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench 9 Retu...

Page 16: ... be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing Chemicals from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker If your home has a water softening system ensure the softener is maintained and working properly IMPORTANT Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with al...

Page 17: ... supply line Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go inch 6 4 mm Slide ferrule sleeve into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wrench DO NOT over tighten See Figure 1 If you use stainless steel tubing The nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten com...

Page 18: ...18 CONTROLS Enlarged view of user interface display menu options may vary User Interface options may vary FRIGIDAIRE FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY ...

Page 19: ...tatus of the water filter Good Order or Replace To reset the filter status to Good press and hold the set key for three seconds air filter Displays the current status of the air filter Good Order or Replace To reset the filter status to Good press and hold the set key for three seconds default settings While in the default option press and hold the set key for three seconds to reset all refrigerat...

Page 20: ...nutes or when the ice cube is removed and the set key is pressed to reset 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 and for five seconds The display shows Sb wh...

Page 21: ...roduction in the freezer Deactivates after 12 hours AIR FILTER Displays the current status of the air filter GOOD ORDER or REPLACE To reset the filter status to GOOD press and hold for three seconds WATER FILTER Displays the current status of the water filter GOOD ORDER or REPLACE To reset the filter status to GOOD press and hold for three seconds REFRIGERATOR TEMP Allows the temperature set point...

Page 22: ...nser control will display HIGH TEMP DETECTED You can disable the alarm by pressing mute alarm but the HIGH TEMP DETECTED indicator will illu minate until the temperature goes below 26 F Fresh Food Temp If the fresh food temperature reaches 55 F or greater the alarm will sound and the tem perature will flash and the dispenser control will display HIGH TEMP DETECTED You can disable the alarm by pres...

Page 23: ...ill display The high temp icon will continue to display even if the door is closed until the Sabbath mode is exited and the icon reset The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed without any violation of the Sabbath Holidays Freezer ice makers need to be manually turned off to observe the Sabbath For further assistance guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models w...

Page 24: ...For proper dispenser operation recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi Excessive pressure may cause the system to malfunction Priming the water supply system Ice maker operation care After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours The ice maker will fill the ice bin from the rear You must d...

Page 25: ...g Running water When dispensing ice you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes If you need a large quantity of ice at one time it is best to get cubes directly from the ice bin Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice bin as explained below When dispensing cubed ice it is normal to have a small quantity of little pieces along with the wh...

Page 26: ...also increase ice production This function terminates automatically after 12 hours This function affects only the ice maker in the freezer IMPORTANT Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator If you cannot connect a water supply lift the ice maker s wire signal arm to turn it off Otherwise the ice maker s fill valve may make a loud chattering...

Page 27: ...ge up and pull the shelf out 3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position Shelf features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fre...

Page 28: ...drink containers They also enable quick selection of frequently used items To change the position of an adjustable door bin 1 Remove all food from door bin 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward 3 Remove the bin 4 Place the bin just above desired position Accessories varies by model Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce cans Insert cans into top of bin and ...

Page 29: ...et 2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out 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 Removing Upper Basket To reinstall lower basket insert basket into retainer clips Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment at the top of the fresh food compartment do...

Page 30: ...of the divider and pull out Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out Basket Divider Middle Basket Divider Retainers Stabilizer Bar NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water Lower Basket Divider Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Divider ...

Page 31: ...nsure 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 tempera...

Page 32: ...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 soun...

Page 33: ...or 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 water re...

Page 34: ...ressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureSource Ultra IITM 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 the old filter by rotating it counter clockwis...

Page 35: ...iltering of refrigerator odors you should change the air filter every six months the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six 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 The open face of the filter should be installed facing downward 4 To close the air filter door push the t...

Page 36: ...nd 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 area...

Page 37: ...ehold cleaners containing ammonia bleach or alcohol to clean handles Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors Exterior Handles Stainless Steel Models Only Soap and water Stainless 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 ...

Page 38: ... button on the control panel refer to the Controls section of this Manual 2 Align the extension with the ice chute so that the snap clips are just inside the front edge of the chute 3 Push upward until the extension snaps into place 4 Turn your refrigerator back on Removing the Ice Chute Extension For Cleaning 1 Turn the refrigerator off using the button on the control panel refer to the Controls ...

Page 39: ...ew LEDs by calling 877 808 4195 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 242196201 Incandescent Lights 40 watt bulb Part 5305514148 LED Light Board Removal Lens Removal Replacing Light Bulbs select models Light Bulb Light Sockets Located Behind Glass Shelves Light Bulb Refigerator L...

Page 40: ...dropping all the way down Be sure the bin is pushed all the way to the rear of the shelf See Automatic Ice Maker Freezer section in manual Ice maker is not making enough ice Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect The water filter may be clogged with foreign material The water supply line is kinked Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material Heavy traffic o...

Page 41: ...ensed The refrigerator doors are not completely closed Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated See the Ice maker is not making any ice section above Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed The motor overload protector will reset in about three minutes and then ice can be dispensed Ice dispenser is jammed Ice has melted and frozen around auger ...

Page 42: ...orrect a sagging or sloping floor Ensure floor is level and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor Drawers are difficult to move Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Track that drawers slide on is dirty Remove top layer of items in drawer Ensure drawer is properly installed on track Clean drawer rollers and track See Care Clea...

Page 43: ...f to keep temperature constant DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Digital temperature displays are flashing Electronic control system has detected a performance problem Call your Frigidaire service representative who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays WATER MOISTURE FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls Weather is hot and humi...

Page 44: ...ectrolux parts or parts obtained 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 INCLU...

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