Frigidaire FFHT1814WB Page 1 Use & Care Manual Download

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Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432

Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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REFRIGERATOR

A13110305 (April 2020)

Introduction .......................................................2

Important Safety information.....................3

Features (Frigidaire) ......................................5

Features (Frigidaire Gallery/Professional) ...6

Installation .........................................................7

Door Removal ...................................................9

Door Handle Installation (some models) .....12

Water Supply Connection .......................... 15

Ice Maker .......................................................... 17

Controls and Settings ................................. 18

Storage Features ........................................... 21

Normal Operating Sounds ........................ 23

Filter replacement ........................................ 24

Care and Cleaning ....................................... 25

Troubleshooting .......................................... 27

Limited Warranty ......................................... 28

Summary of Contents for FFHT1814WB

Page 1: ...y information 3 Features Frigidaire 5 Features Frigidaire Gallery Professional 6 Installation 7 Door Removal 9 Door Handle Installation some models 12 Water Supply Connection 15 Ice Maker 17 Controls and Settings 18 Storage Features 21 Normal Operating Sounds 23 Filter replacement 24 Care and Cleaning 25 Troubleshooting 27 Limited Warranty 28 ...

Page 2: ... 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 tips and videos c...

Page 3: ...t intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Destroy or recycle the carton plastic bags and any exterior wrapping material immediately after you unpack the refrigerator Children s...

Page 4: ... the refrigerator by pull ing on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly 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 w...

Page 5: ...eli Drawer D Full Shelves E Refrigerator Control F Freezer Shelf G Ice Bucket 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 ...

Page 6: ...gerator Control G Freezer Shelf H Ice Bucket 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 A B D E F G H K Temp Recommended Cold Coldest Replace Hold to Reset Air Filter L I J C ...

Page 7: ...e important first steps Installation Installation clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top Back 1 CAUTION Do not block the lower front of your refrigerator Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator Location Choose a place that is near a ground ed electrical...

Page 8: ...t 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 Failure to do so may result in injury ...

Page 9: ...r Removal Reversal some models 1 Unplug your refrig erator 2 Remove the top hinge cover some models see Figure 1A For models without the hinge cover go to step 3 CAUTION Be sure the doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and 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 ...

Page 10: ... Figure 4 and install them in the holes where the center hinge was attached 9 Remove both 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 th...

Page 11: ...ure 10 Place the lower hinge cover between the freezer door and refrigerator door to keep it level while attaching the top hinge see Figure 11 Figure 12 13 Attach the top hinge using a 5 16 in socket and then place the top hinge cover some models on the unit see Figure 12 Figure 13 14 For models without the hinge cover flip the hinge cover over and attach it using a 5 16 in socket see Figure 13 9 ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...efrigerator Depend ing on your local state building codes Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice water line kit 5304437642 with a 6 ft Stain less 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 16: ...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 17: ...maker to cycle 2 or 3 times before making a full tray of ice With 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 Plac...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...he control 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 cont...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... 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 22: ...deli items Please be sure to support the glass when removing the drawer Auto Humidity Control some models Some crispers have an auto humidity control at the rear of each crisper under the humidity control cover To remove the auto humidity control for cleaning 1 Reach to the back of the humidity control cover 2 Pull up on the cover 3 Pull the cover toward the back of the cabinet and remove 4 Clean ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...rchase a starter kit BRPAULTRA2KIT at www frigidaire com The kit includes 1 Filter Housing 1 Air filter PAULTRA2 Replacing the PureAir Ultra II 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 section of...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 wip...

Page 27: ...ours for the temperature to stabilize Refrigerator temperature is too warm Freezer temperature is satisfactory Set the refrigerator control to 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 ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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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