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All about the

Use

Care

of your

Refrigerator

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

A04555601 (September 2015)

Controls ...................................................15

Optional Features .....................................16

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........18

Care and Cleaning ....................................19

Before you Call .........................................21

Major Appliance Warranty .........................22

Summary of Contents for FFTR1514RB

Page 1: ...or 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 A04555601 September 2015 Controls 15 Optional Features 16 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Before you Call 21 Major Appliance Warranty 22 ...

Page 2: ... 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 and other ha...

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: ...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 automatic ice maker If you do not hook up water to the refrigera...

Page 6: ... the front rollers 1 Remove the toe grille Raise 9 16 Max Figure 3 9 16 Max Raise Figure 2 or 3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the floor Figure 3 Do not raise the cabinet more than 9 16 inch INSTALLATION 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver or inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers Figure 2 Do not raise ...

Page 7: ...race around the hinge with a soft lead pencil This makes reinstallation easier Remove top hinge and lift door off center hinge pin Set door aside Door Stop Shim Washer Hinge Pin Center Hinge Screws Hinge Hole Plug Handle Hole Plug Door Stop Screw Washer Hinge Pin Bottom Hinge Screws Toe Grille Door Stop Screw Door Stop Top Hinge Cover Top Hinge 7 Remove two screws on bottom hinge with socket wrenc...

Page 8: ... 13 Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench 14 Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side 15 Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin 16 Close freezer door Lift up on handle side of door and grasp the thinnest part of the top hinge cover which was removed in Step 2 and insert the thickest part between the doors on the handle side approximately 3 inches from the outside e...

Page 9: ...el 19 If the open seal condition still exists it may be necessary to flip the gasket In this case remove the gasket from the door by pulling it out Rotate the gasket half a turn 180 degrees Reinstall the gasket by inserting the corners first then work towards the middle assuring that it is fully seated in the channel 20 Flip toe grille and reinstall 21 Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrig...

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: ... is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door 3 Secure bottom of handle with two screws HANDLE INSTALLATION To remove plastic refrigerator handle 1 Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door 2 Rotate handle towards the side of the door and push down to release it from the mounting screw 3 Remove mounting screw from door and install on other side moving hole plugs from correspo...

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: ...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 stainless steel tubing The nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve ...

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: ... can be left at the factory pre set mid position or adjusted as desired it has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator To maintain temperatures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8...

Page 16: ...h is warmer than the general food storage section is intended for short term storage of cheese spreads or butter Door rack Some models have door racks 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 ...

Page 17: ... present on the crisper drawers of some models 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 Higher Humidity Lower Humidity OPTIONAL FEATURES Crispers some models The crispers located under the bottom refrigerator shelf are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Wa...

Page 18: ...r by the evaporator fan C Defrost 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...

Page 19: ...vestment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build up Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food 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 th...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...efrigerator 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 freezer control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check refrigerator temperatures and adjust as...

Page 22: ...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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