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All about the

Use

Care

of your

Refrigerator

Important Safety Instructions ......................2

Features at a Glance ...................................5

Installation ................................................6

Door Removal Instructions ........................10

Installing Door Handles .............................13

Connecting Water Supply ..........................16

Controls ...................................................18

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ..............21

242291901 (December 2012)

Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer ...................23

Storage Features ......................................24

Storing Food and Saving Energy ................28

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........29

Changing the Filter ...................................30

Care and Cleaning ....................................32

Before you Call .........................................36

Major Appliance Warranty .........................40

Summary of Contents for FFHB2740PE

Page 1: ...lance 5 Installation 6 Door Removal Instructions 10 Installing Door Handles 13 Connecting Water Supply 16 Controls 18 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 21 242291901 December 2012 Automatic Ice Maker Freezer 23 Storage Features 24 Storing Food and Saving Energy 28 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 29 Changing the Filter 30 Care and Cleaning 32 Before you Call 36 Major Appliance Warranty 40 ...

Page 2: ...aker 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 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your Safety DO NOT store or u...

Page 3: ...eptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage is not covered under your warranty Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall s...

Page 4: ...ith 3 prong grounded plug Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...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 that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an ...

Page 7: ... 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 Push Against Freezer Drawer Grab Drawer At Center From Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out A B 1 Slightly open freezer drawer Lift the toe gr...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...rator 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 sc...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...ull Drawer Out A B Assembly Drawer Slides Pin Slot Cabinet Drawer Fully Extend Install Screws 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 grabbing by the sides in the center B Be...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...t 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 a...

Page 17: ... 3 Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap 4 If you use copper tubing Slide brass compression nut then ferrule sleeve onto water 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 yo...

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

Page 19: ...atus 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 refrigerato...

Page 20: ...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 while in Sabbath mode In the ...

Page 21: ...ull 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 pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle 2 Keep the glass in this pos...

Page 22: ...ker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice bin Water valve opening or closing 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 dispens...

Page 23: ...roximately four 2 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions Turning the ice maker on and off Ice production is controlled by lifting lowering the ice maker s wire signal arm To gain access to the ice maker pull the freezer drawer out Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON Ice maker tips If your refrigerator is not connected...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 Accessories varies by model Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce cans Insert cans into top of bin and dispense from the bottom 4 Place the bin jus...

Page 26: ...ove 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 Two Freezer Baskets Stabilizer Bar Basket Retainer Clips 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 27: ...nt of the divider and pull out Lower Basket Divider Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out Basket Divider Basket Divider Retainers Stabilizer Bar NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...ns 757 liters 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 amou...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...ol 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 section of this Manu...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...down position 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 opening or closing of the doors excessively Freezer control is set too warm ...

Page 37: ...e 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 due to infrequent use temperature fluctuations and or power outages Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container Remove ice container thaw and empty the co...

Page 38: ...ed slightly Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet Close both doors gently Ensure floor is level and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct 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 ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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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