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Page 1: ...nt Safety information 3 Features Frigidaire 6 Features Gallery Professional 7 Installation 8 Door Removal 10 Door Handle Installation somemodels 14 Water Supply Connection 17 Ice Maker 19 Controls and Settings 20 Storage Features 23 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Filter Replacement 27 Care and Cleaning 28 Troubleshooting 30 Limited Warranty 31 ...

Page 2: ...Checklist Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product Please read it before using your appliance Keep it handy for quick reference If something doesn t seem right the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues FAQs helpful ...

Page 3: ...ons before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov DANGER DANGER Risk of fire or explosion Flammable refrigerant used Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigera tor Do not puncture refrigerant tubing DANGER Risk of fire or explosion Flammable refrigerant used To be re paired only by trained serv...

Page 4: ... intentionally release refrigerant you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation Safety Instructions DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or aerosols within or 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 expl...

Page 5: ... and pull it straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the appliance before clean ing and before replacing the AC LED light bulb to avoid electrical shock Use only a 5 watt or less AC LED light bulb Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Oper ating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage is not covered...

Page 6: ...Refrigerator Control F Freezer Shelf G Ice Bin H Freezer Control I Ice Maker J Fixed Door Bins IMPORTANT Accessories are available for your appliance and may be purchased at Frigidaire com or by calling 1 800 374 4432 Frigidaire ca or 1 800 265 8352 in Canada or from an authorized seller A B D E F G H I J C J J J J D ...

Page 7: ...ol G Freezer Shelf H Ice Bin I Freezer Control J Ice Maker K Fixed Door Bins L Adjustable Door Bins IMPORTANT Accessories are available for your appliance and may be purchased at Frigidaire com or by calling 1 800 374 4432 Frigidaire ca or 1 800 265 8352 in Canada or from an authorized seller Temp Recommended Cold Coldest Replace Hold to Reset Air Filter A B D F G H I J L C L L K K E C E ...

Page 8: ...Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator Location Choose a place that is near a ground ed 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 sup...

Page 9: ...hould align with each other and be level INSTALLATION Setting the Anti tip Brackets The anti tip brackets are located on the lower front corners of the cabinet Lower the anti tip brackets on each side clock wise until they contact the floor Do not raise the cabinet Lower Anti Tip Bracket AVERTISSEMENT The anti tip bracket must be installed according to the instructions in your Use Care Manual Fail...

Page 10: ...nd cause personal injury 3 Using a 5 16 in socket loosen the 3 screws from the top hinge see Figure 2 Figure 1 A B Figure 2 4 Carefully open the freezer door Lift the loosened the top hinge and lift the door off of center hinge pin Set the door aside NOTE The direction in which your refriger ator doors open door swing can be reversed from left to right or right to left by moving the door hinges fr...

Page 11: ...th lower hinge covers 10 Remove the screw from the door stopper with a Phillips screwdriver see Figure 5 11 Unscrew the bottom hinge pin from the right hand position using an ad justable wrench see Figure 5 12 Install the bottom hinge pin in the left hand hole of the left hand lower hinge see Figure 6 13 Flip the door stopper Reinstall the door stopper on top of the bottom hinge with the screw see...

Page 12: ...nd Refrigerator Doors 1 With a flathead screwdriver pry out the center hinge bearing plug from the left side of the refrigerator door and discard see Figure 7 2 Remove the new left side hinge bearing from the literature bag and install it on the left side by tapping it with a hammer until it is flush with the end cap 3 Reverse the door handle see DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION section if applicable 4 Fl...

Page 13: ...nd then place the top hinge cover some models on the unit see Figure 12 Figure 12 13 For models without the hinge cover flip the hinge cover over and attach it using a 5 16 in socket see Figure 13 Figure 13 14 Replace the lower hinge covers DOOR REMOVAL ...

Page 14: ...he handle is flush with the door then tighten another turn Screw Handle Button Plug Set Screw Shoulder Screw Shoulder Screw Nameplate Handle Set Screw Screw Rounded Doors To attach the metal freezer handle Stainless steel Black Stainless steel Stainless Steel EZCare 1 Place the rounded part of the handle onto the shoulder screw on the face of the door and align the 2 holes in bottom of handle with...

Page 15: ...ged with the handle CAUTION Do not use an electric screwdriver to attach the handles overtightening the handles may crack them Use a handheld screwdriver only To attach the plastic freezer handle Smooth white black 1 With the door open place the end of the handle on the dove tail mounting screw and push it up to secure it in place 2 Align the handle base with holes in the bottom of the door 3 Inst...

Page 16: ...e doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury The handles may be easier to reverse while the doors are off 1 Unscrew and remove the handles 5 Remove the button plugs from the front and top of the refrigerator door 6 Remove the shoulder screw on the left side and install the shoulder screw on the opposite side of the door using an adjustable wrench or P...

Page 17: ... refrigerator Depending on your local state building codes Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice water line kit 5304437642 with a 6 ft Stainless Steel Water Line and for homes without an existing valve Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice water line kit 5304493869 with a 6 Polyline Waterline Please refer to Frigidaire com for more information Before Installing The...

Page 18: ...and screw secure the water supply line copper tubing only to the rear panel of refrigerator as shown 6 Coil the excess water supply line copper tubing only about 2 turns behind the refrigerator as shown and arrange the coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface 7 To turn the ice maker on press the ice maker s On Off power switch so the LED is illuminated Plastic Water Tubing to...

Page 19: ...th no usage it will take approxi mately 1 to 2 days to fill the ice container New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor Discard ice made during the first 24 hours Turning your Ice Maker On After completely connecting the plumbing you must open the water supply valve Place the ice container under the ice maker pushing it as far back ...

Page 20: ...ve performance Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food Temperature Adjustment Adjust the temperature gradually adjust the knob in small increments allowing the temperature to stabilize For colder temperatures adjust the control toward Coldest For warmer temperatures adjust the control towa...

Page 21: ...ntrol panel should be reset To reset Press and hold for 3 seconds Door Alarm If the door is left open for 5 or more minutes the door alarm will sound Clear the alarm by closing the door or by pressing any button NOTE Pressing the Temp button will scroll through the 5 temperature settings toward the coldest setting and then loop back to the least coldest setting Adjusting the refrigerator control w...

Page 22: ...bath Mode the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated The ice cube compartment will remain cold and you can make new ice cubes with standard trays To exit Sabbath Mode reverse the steps above NOTE While in Sabbath Mode neither the lights not the control panel will work until Sabbath Mode is deactivated The refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure recovery Deactivat...

Page 23: ... To remove the door bin 1 Lift up on the bin 2 Pull it straight out CAUTION Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold Shelves and covers may break if ex posed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pebble size pieces This is nor mal Glass shelves and covers are heavy Use both hands when removing th...

Page 24: ...resh vegetables that keep best in high humidity Deli Drawer some models IMPORTANT Using the Deli Drawer to store fruits and vegetables may result in frozen produce The Deli Drawer is designed to stay colder than the Crisper Draw ers and should only be used to store lucheon meets spreads cheeses and other deli items Store vegetables and or fruit in the Crisper Drawers Half Width Sliding Deli Drawer...

Page 25: ...3 Pull the cover toward the back of the cabinet and remove 4 Clean the humidity control with hot soapy water 5 Replace the clean humidity control cover by reversing the steps above Repeat for both crispers NOTE We do not recommend replacing the auto humidity membrane unless it becomes damaged or ruined If the membrane becomes soiled it can be washed with soap and water Ensure the membrane is dry b...

Page 26: ...tic defrost cycle you may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment This is normal during the defrost cycle D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser F Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors run much faster than in the past The compres...

Page 27: ...ill need to purchase a starter kit TMFRGPAAF1KIT at Frigidaire com The kit includes 1 Filter Housing 1 Air filter FRGPAAF1 Replacing the PureAir AF 1 Air Filter 1 Unpack the new filter and snap it into the filter housing The open face black carbon media of the filter should be installed facing outward in the cover 2 Place the air filter housing in the refrigerator by snapping it into the back sect...

Page 28: ...mable fluids cleaning waxes concen trated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts interior doors gaskets or cabinet liners Do not use paper towels metallic scouring pads or other abrasive cleaning materials or strong alkaline solutions CAUTION Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring Be careful not to mo...

Page 29: ... 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 c...

Page 30: ... a colder setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check refrigerator temperature and adjust as needed Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates The cabinet is not level Floor is weak See the NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS section Odors in the refrigerator The interior needs to be cleaned Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped Cabinet light is not working Replace with only a 5 watt...

Page 31: ...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 INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCH...

Page 32: ...aire com 1 800 374 4432 Frigidaire ca 1 800 265 8352 owner support accessories service Our home is your home Visit us if you need help with any of these things registration See your regristration card for more information ...

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