Frigidaire FFRU17G8QW Use & Care Manual Download Page 8

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Interior Light

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the 

temperature control to OFF and 

unplug the electrical cord

. Replace the old buib with a bulb of the 

same wattage.

Automatic Freeze Control

The Freeze Control Feature will maintain proper interior temperature even when the unit is placed in 

an area where the surrounding temperature drops down to 10° F (-12° C).

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Inside

Wash inside surfaces of the unit with a solution of 2 tbsp. (25 g) of baking soda in 1 qt. (1 l) warm 

water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the 

controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above or mild detergent and 

warm water. Rinse and dry. 

Never

 use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline 

solutions on any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.

Cleaning the Outside

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean 

soft cloth. 

WARNING

If leaving door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the appliance 

and become entrapped.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Vacations:

 If the unit will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. 

Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. Leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary, to 

prevent odor and mold growth.

Moving:

 Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove food and clean the appliance. 

Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to 

prevent damage. In the moving vehicle, secure the unit in an upright position, and secure to prevent 

movement. Also protect outside of unit with a blanket, or similar item.

Summary of Contents for FFRU17G8QW

Page 1: ...0 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Refrigerator Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 2 First Steps 4 Setting the Temperature Control 6 Optional Features 6 A01063001 August 2014 Energy Saving Tips 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Before You Call 9 Major Appliance Warranty 11 ...

Page 2: ...ided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD shown above should be filled in completely sig...

Page 3: ...er cord with 3 prong grounded plug Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric shock Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug Do not remove any prong from power cord WARNING Electrical Information These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this appliance will operate properly Refer to ...

Page 4: ...mes Leveling The appliance must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded unit This Use Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model Use the unit only as instructed in this Use Care Guide Before starting the unit follow these important first steps Cleaning Wash any removable parts of the appliance interior...

Page 5: ... Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent or the residue can be touched with the sticky side of tape already removed DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE 3 Slide the shelf grommet into the grommet already in the unit wall until it is f...

Page 6: ...he unit to cool down completely The appliance will run continuously for the first several hours FIRST STEPS Door Removal If door must be removed unplug the unit 1 Gently lay appliance on its back on a rug or blanket 2 Remove 2 base screws and base panel 3 Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet if required 4 Unplug connector if required by holding the cabinet connector in place and pulling doo...

Page 7: ...NG TIPS The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight Level the unit so the door closes tightly Do not overcrowd the appliance or block cold air vents Doing so causes the unit to run longer and use more energy Shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere ...

Page 8: ...r use metallic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or alkaline solutions on any surface Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth WARNING If leaving door open while on vacation make certain that children cannot get into the appliance and become entrapped Vacation an...

Page 9: ...ontrol knob to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause appliance to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures APPLIANCE TEMPERATURES Interior tem perature is too cold Temperature control is set too low Set control to a warmer setting Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize Temperature inside is t...

Page 10: ...nce is touching the wall Level the unit Refer to Leveling in the First Steps Section Re level the appliance or move appliance slightly Refer to Leveling in the First Steps Section Snapping sound Cold Control turning the appliance on and off This is normal WATER MOISTURE FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE Moisture forms on in side walls Weather is hot and humid Door may not be seating properly Door is opened t...

Page 11: ...r 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ...

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