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Grounding type wall receptacle

Power cord with 
3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the 
grounding prong.

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•  The refrigerator must be plugged into its 

own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, 
AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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•  Remove doors.

•  Leave shelves in 

place so children 
may not easily 
climb inside.

•  Have refrigerant 

removed by a 

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IMPORTANT

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Your old refrigerator may have 
a cooling system that used CFCs 

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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 

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technician. If you intentionally release 

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and imprisonment under provisions of 
environmental legislation.

Summary of Contents for FFTR1821QS5A

Page 1: ...tor 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 A04555602 November 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: ...midity controls set Registration card sent in QVWDOODWLRQ KHFNOLVW 87 21 CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury 03257 17 6 7 16758 7 216 RU RXU 6DIHW DO NOT store or use gasoline or other ÀDPPDEOH OLTXLGV LQ WKH YLFLQLW RI WKLV RU any other appliance Read product labels IRU ZDUQLQJV UHJDUGLQJ ÀDPPDELOLW DQG other hazards DO N...

Page 3: ...gerator 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...

Page 4: ...n 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 WR FRYHU WKH ÀRRU ZLWK FDUGERDUG RU KDUGERDUG WR DYRLG ÀRRU GDPDJH OZD V SXOO WKH refrigerator straight out when moving it Do not wiggle or walk t...

Page 5: ...se 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 7KH UHIULJHUDWRU PXVW EH LQVWDOOHG RQ D ÀRRU that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for PRGHOV HTXLSSHG ZLWK DQ DXWRPDWLF LFH maker If you do not hook up water to the refrigerato...

Page 6: ...HW XVLQJ WKH IURQW UROOHUV 1 Remove the toe grille Raise 9 16 Max LJXUH 9 16 Max Raise LJXUH RU 3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws Lower the leveling screws on each VLGH FORFNZLVH XQWLO WKH FRQWDFW WKH ÀRRU Figure 3 Do not raise the cabinet more than 9 16 inch 167 7 21 8VH D ÀDW EODGH VFUHZGULYHU RU Ƙ LQFK socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers Figure 2 Do not raise the c...

Page 7: ...ace 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 5HPRYH WZR VFUHZV RQ ERWWRP KLQJH ZLWK Ƙ socket wrench...

Page 8: ...3 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 edg...

Page 9: ...e channel 19 If the open seal condition still exists it PD EH QHFHVVDU WR ÀLS WKH JDVNHW Q this case remove the gasket from the door by pulling it out Rotate the gasket half a turn 180 degrees Reinstall the JDVNHW E LQVHUWLQJ WKH FRUQHUV UVW WKHQ 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: ... the handle 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part RI WKH KDQGOH XQWLO WKH KDQGOH LV ÀXVK ZLWK the door then tighten another turn 87 21 Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles The rounded end of the handles may be sharp 7R DWWDFK PHWDO IUHH HU KDQGOH 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the two holes in bottom of handle with th...

Page 11: ...dle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door 3 Secure bottom of handle with two screws 1 167 7 21 7R UHPRYH SODVWLF UHIULJHUDWRU KDQGOH 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 corresponding ...

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

Page 13: ...e into water valve inlet as far as it will go inch 6 4 mm Slide ferrule VOHHYH LQWR YDOYH LQOHW DQG QJHU WLJKWHQ 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 YDOYH LQOHW DQG QJHU WLJKWHQ FRPSUHVVLRQ nut onto valve Tighten anothe...

Page 14: ...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 GD V WR OO WKH LFH FRQWDLQHU 1HZ SOXPELQJ FRQQHFWLRQV PD FDXVH WKH UVW production of ice cubes to be discolored or KDYH DQ RGG ÀDYRU LVFDUG LFH PDGH GXULQJ WKH UVW KRXUV Í NOTE Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be i...

Page 15: ... 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 RRO RZQ 3HULRG To ensure safe food storage allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours be...

Page 16: ...warmer than the general food storage section is intended for short term storage of cheese spreads or butter RRU UDFN Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodate gallon sized plastic drink containers and economy sized jars and containers 7R UHPRYH GRRU UDFN 1 Push on rack sides to release from locking tabs 2 Pull straight out 7R LQVWDOO GRRU UDFN 1 Push rack straight ahead 2 You will h...

Page 17: ...ol 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 237 21 785 6 ULVSHUV VRPH PRGHOV The crispers located under the bottom refrigerator shelf are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Wash i...

Page 18: ...gerator by the evaporator fan HIURVW KHDWHU During defrost cycles water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D XWRPDWLF LFH PDNHU When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E XWRPDWLF HIURVW FRQWURO These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and...

Page 19: ... LQYHVWPHQW 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...

Page 20: ...mmonia 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: ...ed Refrigerator 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 adjus...

Page 22: ...r than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or H WHUQDO FDXVHV VXFK DV DEXVH PLVXVH LQDGHTXDWH SRZHU VXSSO DFFLGHQWV UHV RU DFWV RI RG 6 0 5 2 03 55 17 6 0 7 7 21 2 5 0 6 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 WA...

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