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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power cord with 

3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under

any circumstances,

cut, remove,

or bypass the 

grounding prong.

Electrical information

•  The refrigerator must be plugged into its own 

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only 

electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance 

is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug 

for your protection against electrical shock 

hazards. It must be plugged directly into a 

properly grounded three prong receptacle. The 

receptacle must be installed in accordance with 

local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified 

electrician. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a 

Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not 

use an extension cord or adapter plug.

•  If the power cord is damaged, it should 

be replaced by an authorized service 

technician to prevent any risk.

•  Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on 

the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, 

and pull straight out from the receptacle 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 switch or pull cord to 

prevent the refrigerator from being turned 

off accidentally.

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure 

that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator 

will operate properly.

IMPORTANT

Turning the Refrigerator controls to “0” will 

disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but 

does not disconnect the power to the light 

bulb and other electrical components. To 

turn off power to your refrigerator you must 

unplug the power cord from the electrical 

outlet.

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.

Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers

We strongly encourage responsible appliance 

recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility 

company or 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

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have 

a cooling system that used CFCs 

or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or 

hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and 

HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric 

ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other 

refrigerants may also cause harm to the 

environment if released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old 

refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is 

removed for proper disposal by a qualified 

technician. If you intentionally release 

refrigerant, you may be subject to fines 

and imprisonment under provisions of 

environmental legislation.

Summary of Contents for FFHT1832TE

Page 1: ...rator Important Safety Instructions 2 Features At A Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Reversal Instructions 7 Handle Installation 10 Connecting Water Supply 12 Ice Service 14 A07441202 May 2017 Controls 15 Optional Features 16 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 19 Care and Cleaning 20 Before you Call 22 Major Appliance Warranty 23 ...

Page 2: ...per 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 ...

Page 3: ...m being turned off accidentally WARNING These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly IMPORTANT Turning the Refrigerator controls to 0 will disable your refrigerator s cooling system but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord...

Page 4: ...g section in this manual See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the Optional Features section of this manual IMPORTANT Moving your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is heavy When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it Do not wiggl...

Page 5: ...g clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top inch Back 1 inch or 2 Attach toe grille to cabinet Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The cabinet should be level at the front and rear The sides should tilt inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors ...

Page 6: ... the refrigerator from side to side To level the cabinet using the front rollers 1 Remove the toe grille 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver or inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers Figure 2 Do not raise the cabinet more than 9 16 inch Figure 4 some models Lower Anti tip Bracket Raise 9 16 14 mm Max Figure 3 9 16 14 mm Max Raise Figure 2 OR 3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling sc...

Page 7: ...l outlet Remove any food from door shelves or or Tools Necessary PhillipsTM Head Socket Wrench Set Adjustable Wrench 3 8 10mm Fixed Wrench Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Bottom Hinge Screw Top Hinge Screw Door removal and reversal instructions 1 Remove toe grille 2 Remove top hinge cover Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil This makes reinstallation easier Remove ...

Page 8: ... Screw 9 Install bottom hinge and anti tip bracket if equipped on opposite side with the three screws removed from step 7 10 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench 11 Install toe grille support and screws on opposite side if equipped 12 Reverse door handles see Handle Installation section 13 Move freezer and refrige...

Page 9: ...t being used 20 After the screws have been tightened replace the top hinge cover 21 Remove the toe grille cover corresponding with the door hinge bracket from the toe grille and attach the opposite toe grille cover that was saved earlier over the opening on the side corresponding with the toe grille support see Figures A B DOOR REMOVAL REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS A Toe Grille Cover Toe Grille Support An...

Page 10: ...of the handle 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door then tighten another turn CAUTION Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles The rounded end of the handles may be sharp To attach metal freezer handle 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the two holes in bottom of handle wi...

Page 11: ...river to attach handles overtightening handles may crack them Use a handheld screwdriver only To attach plastic freezer handle 1 With the door open place the end of the handle on the dove tail mounting screw and push up to secure in place 2 Align handle base with holes in bottom of door 3 Install screws packaged with the handle These screws are packaged with the handles Mounting Screw Handle Base ...

Page 12: ...w refrigerator Depending on your local state building codes Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft Stainless Steel Water Line and for homes without an existing valve Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft Copper Water Line with self tapping saddle valve Please refer to www frigidaire com sto...

Page 13: ... 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 you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing The nut is already assembled on the tubing Slide nut ...

Page 14: ... Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice With no usage it will take approximately one to two 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 NOTE Automatic ice makers are also optional accessorie...

Page 15: ...nsure safe food storage allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food Refrigerator Freezer Controls some models Auxiliary Freezer Control Temperature Adjustment Adjust temperature gradually adjust the knob in small increments allowing the temperature to stabilize For colder temperatures adjust the knob towards Coldest For warmer temperatur...

Page 16: ...cks or bins that can accommodate gallon sized plastic drink containers and economy sized jars and containers To remove door rack 1 Push on rack sides to release from locking tabs 2 Pull straight out To install door rack 1 Push rack straight ahead 2 You will hear the sides lock into the tabs 1 2 Slide Under Flip Shelf To adjust slide under flip shelf 1 Pull front half shelf forward until its back d...

Page 17: ...els allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity Low Humidity High Humidity Adjustable door bins Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs To move door bin along a rail 1 Tilt bin up so the back of the bin is off the door but the hook is still engaged 2 Slide bin along rail t...

Page 18: ...ore More Drawer some models The Store More Drawer is located at the top of the refrigerator cabinet directly under the freezer To install the Store More Drawer 1 Fully extend drawer slides Position rear upper side tabs into slide clip pockets on both sides This positions the front drawer cut outs over the slide front tabs that are prefitted to the slides Apply Downward Pressure Clip Passes Through...

Page 19: ...st heater During defrost cycles water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off Control box may differ fro...

Page 20: ...estment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build up Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and refrigerator compartments at least twice a year When cleaning take the following precautions Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher Always unplug the electrical power cord from t...

Page 21: ...monia 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 ...

Page 22: ...igerator temperature is satisfactory Set auxiliary freezer control to a colder setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Refrigerator temperature is too warm Freezer temperature is satisfactory Set refrigerator control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check refrigerator temperatures and adjust as needed Ref...

Page 23: ...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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