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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, 

Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective 

in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the 

provided instructions.

Exclusions

If You Need Service

This warranty does not cover the following:

  1.  Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
  2.  Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the 

USA or Canada.

  3.  Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
  4.  Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.
  5.  Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
  6.  Products used in a commercial setting.
  7.  Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in 

ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

  8.  Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
  9.  Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, 

etc.,which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

 10.  Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or 

knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

 11.  Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip 

charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

 12.  Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to 

floors, cabinets, walls, etc.

 13.  Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine 

Electrolux 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, INCLUDING 

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE 

YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX 

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE 

AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY 

OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR 

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF 

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN 

WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM 

STATE TO STATE.

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux 

Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is 

warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations 

under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux 

or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject 

to change without notice.

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period 

should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. 

Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers 

below.

USA

1.800.944.9044

Frigidaire

10200 David Taylor Drive

Charlotte, NC  28262

Canada

1.800.265.8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

Summary of Contents for FPHI2188PF

Page 1: ... Use Care of your Refrigerator Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Door Removal Instructions 5 Handle Installation 6 Connecting Water Supply 8 Ice Service 10 807876502 September 2013 Controls 10 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 11 Care and Cleaning 12 Before you Call 14 Major Appliance Warranty 15 ...

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: ...off accidentally WARNING These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly IMPORTANT Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to 0 Mechanical controls 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...

Page 4: ...place that is near a grounded electrical outlet Do Not 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...

Page 5: ... 7 9 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench 10 Reverse door handles see instruction on next page 11 Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side Before starting screws use an awl to puncture the foam 12 Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...e over dovetail screw pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door 2 Secure top of handle with two screws To attach plastic freezer handle 1 Place top of handle over dovetail screw pull handle straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door 2 Secure bottom of handle with two screws HANDLE INSTALLATION Screw Handle Button Plug Lock Handle ...

Page 8: ...mbing codes NOTE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new 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 recommend...

Page 9: ...y line Figure 1 Figure 2 Steel Clamp Stainless Steel water Line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve 6 ft Stainless Steel water line from household water supply Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut Ferrule Sleeve Copper water line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Copper water line from household ...

Page 10: ...er 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 CONTROLS ICE SERVICE If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before maki...

Page 11: ...aporator 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 The ice maker will produce 2 5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions E Automatic defrost control These p...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...ontaining ammonia 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...

Page 14: ...rature is satisfactory Set refrigerator freezer control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates The cabinet is not level Floor is weak See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section Odors in refrigerator Interior needs to be cleaned Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped Ca...

Page 15: ...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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