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CARE & CLEANING

Vacation and moving tips

Occasion Tips

Short 

Vacations

•  Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.

•  Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.

•  Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will 

only be gone a few days.

Long 

Vacations

•  Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.

•  Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/

Off button) and disconnect power cord.

•  Turn water supply valve to closed position.

•  Clean interior thoroughly.

•  Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block 

doors open if necessary.

Moving

•  Unplug unit

•  Remove all food and ice.

•  Recommend use of a handcart, load from the side.

•  Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving. 

•  Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.

Care & Cleaning Tips

Part

What To Use

Tips and Precautions

Interior & Door 

Liners

•  Soap and water

•  Baking soda and 

water

Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart 

of warm water. 

Be sure to wring excess water 

out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around 

controls, light bulb or any electrical part.

Door Gaskets

•  Soap and water

Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.

Drawers & Bins

•  Soap and water

Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.

Glass Shelves

•  Soap and water

•  Glass cleaner

•  Mild liquid sprays

Allow glass to warm to room temperature 

before immersing in warm water.

Toe Grille

•  Soap and water

•  Mild liquid sprays

•  Vacuum 

attachment

Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove 

toe grille (see Installation Instructions). 

Vacuum backside, wipe with sudsy cloth or 

sponge. Rinse and dry.

Exterior & 

Handles

•  Soap and water

•  Non Abrasive 

Glass Cleaner

Do not use commercial household cleaners 

containing 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.

Part

What To Use

Tips and Precautions

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 cloth. Use 

a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These 

cleaners can be purchased at most home 

improvement or major department stores. 

Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. 

Do not use household cleaners containing 

ammonia or bleach.

NOTE:  Always clean, wipe and dry with the 

grain to prevent scratching.

 Wash the rest of 

the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid 

detergent. Rinse well, and wipe dry with a 

clean soft cloth.

Summary of Contents for FRFC2323AS

Page 1: ...fety Information 3 Features 6 Installation 8 Door Removal 11 Door Handle Installation 16 Water Supply Connection 17 Controls and Settings 19 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 26 Ice Maker 29 Storage Features 31 Storing Food and Saving Energy 36 Normal Operating Sounds 37 Filter Replacement 38 Care Cleaning 41 Troubleshooting 43 Limited Warranty 48 ...

Page 2: ...rd sent in Installation Checklist Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product Please read it before using your appliance Keep it handy for quick reference If something doesn t seem right the troubleshooting section will help you with com...

Page 3: ...fore using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER Risk of fire or explosion Flammable refrigerant used Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigera tor Do not puncture refrigerant tubing DANGER Risk of fire or explosion Flammable refrigerant used To be re paired only by trained service person nel Use only manufacturer authorized service parts Any repair equipment used must...

Page 4: ...e 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 hazards DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker Remove all staples from the carton Staples can cause severe cuts and also destroy finishes if they come in c...

Page 5: ...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 IMPOR...

Page 6: ...ter B Condiment Bin C L Shaped Bin D Dairy Bin E Flipper Mullion F Gallon Bin G Slim Bin H Fresh Food Ice Maker Bin I Flipper Guide J Air Filter K Edge to edge Glass Shelving L Standard bin M Crisper Drawers N Deli Drawer O Upper Freezer Baskets P Lower Freezer Baskets Q External Control Display R Ice Water Dispenser Qu ick Fre eze External Water Dispenser Model FEATURES B C D E F G H I J K M N O ...

Page 7: ... 8352 in Canada or from an authorized seller A Water Filter B Condiment Bin C Gallon Bin D Flipper Mullion E Flipper Guide F Air Filter G Edge to edge Glass Shelving H Standard bin I Crisper Drawers J Deli Drawer K Upper Freezer Baskets L Lower Freezer Baskets M Freezer Ice maker N Non Dispenser control side door Non Dispenser Model B C D E F G H I K M N L J A ...

Page 8: ...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 Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Sc...

Page 9: ...ust rest firmly on the floor The front should be slightly elevated to ensure that doors close and seal properly Doors should align with each other and be level Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable anti tip legs To level the cabinet using the anti tip legs 1 Slightly open freezer drawer to reveal anti tip legs at bottom of cabinet 2 Lower anti tip legs until the...

Page 10: ...s To adjust the flipper mullion 1 Loosen the two screws located on the flipper mullion hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height Flipper Mullion Screws Flipper Mullion Adjust Flipper Mullion for proper connection with the mullion guide by ensuring the flipper mullion is folded and perpendicular to the fresh food door If the mullion guide is not in the correct position it could prevent the door from c...

Page 11: ... the wall outlet 2 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors Right Door Non Dispenser Unit Right Door Dispenser Unit Left Door Dispenser Unit Left Door Non Dispenser Unit To remove refrigerator doors 1 Remove the three screws from both hinge covers on the left and right top of the cabinet taking care not to damage electrical connections or sensors 2 After the hinge covers are remov...

Page 12: ...do not kink the tube 90 CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury or damage to the doors or handles 3 Trace lightly around the door s top hinges with a pencil This makes re installation easier 4 Remove bulkhead cover at rear of unit to access water tubing Disconnect the water tube at the push lock connection on the rear of the unit be...

Page 13: ...use care to be sure you do not kink the tube The water line may also be difficult to pass back through the conduit inside the cabinet To reinstall the refrigerator doors 1 Replace three bottom hinge screws and hinges on both sides of the cabinet Ensure screws are tightly snug to hinges on both sides of the cabinet before re installing doors 2 Holding the door at a 90 degree angle drop the pin down...

Page 14: ...in 90 degrees counterclockwise Once the door pins are reset follow the steps To reinstall the refrigerator doors 3 Reinstall top hinges and screws 4 Insert and feed water line back into the conduit at the top left door hinge until tube re appears at rear of unit Push Push 5 Reconnect all harnesses 6 Replace top hinge covers and screws 7 Reconnect water line to push lock connection and reinstall wa...

Page 15: ... Not loosen or remove the 3 hex screws NOTE To locate the pin look inside the drawer and the pin is next to the door liner and the slides Not all parts are shown in the illustration Replacing Freezer Drawer 1 Extend the Freezer slides from the unit 2 Carefully align support pin with hooks on end of freezer slides and then lower freezer door onto slides 3 Replace the 4 hex head screws that secure t...

Page 16: ...or 3 While holding handle firmly against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door 5 Position freezer handle end caps over left and right pre installed shoulder bolts A that are fastened to the door ensuring the holes for the set screws are faci...

Page 17: ...freezing Chemicals from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker If your home has a water softening system ensure the softener is maintained and working properly IMPORTANT Ensure that your water supply line con nections comply with all local plumbing codes Before Installing The Water Supply Line You Will Need Basic Tools adjustable wrench flat blade screwdriver and PhillipsTM screw...

Page 18: ...onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wrench DO NOT over tighten See Figure 2 5 With steel clamp and screw secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown 6 Coil excess water supply line copper tubing only about 2 turns behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface Do not kink tubing 7 Turn ON water supply at shutoff v...

Page 19: ...s Tone will confirm Quick Freeze Sleep Mode As a default the display will go to sleep after a short time If any icon is pressed the display will be awakened After a short time it will go back to sleep When in sleep mode wake up the display to confirm ice maker is On Off Sleep mode can be turned off to have the display on full time awake mode When sleep mode is Off the display will always be illumi...

Page 20: ...uations Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable disable While in the locked state no changes can be made to settings on the display Dispensing ice and water will be disabled The indicator will flash and an audible warning tone is played 4 Power Outage In the event of a power outage the power outage alert will be illuminated once power has been restored and a tone will sound Press any button to sile...

Page 21: ...g on display See Replacing the Filter for more information 8 F C To toggle between Fahrenheit F and Celsius C simultaneously press and hold and for 5 seconds on refrigerator side of display 9 Replace Air Filters Display illuminates every 6 months or when filter needs replacing Replace the filter and then press and hold Reset Air Filters button for 3 seconds to deactivate the warning on the display...

Page 22: ...ilure recovery It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel NOTE Although you have entered the Sab bath Mode the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with standard trays Clear Alerts Door Open If the freezer or refrigerator doors are left open for five minutes or more an alarm sounds and t...

Page 23: ...in sleep mode When either door is first opened the display will be in lock mode where all the current settings are visible but dimmed Pressing any button on the display will awake the display and a tone will be played All settings will then be fully lit Touch the display again to change any setting If there is no button pressed for 10 seconds while any door is open the display will default back to...

Page 24: ...e freezer to the previous temperature setting 4 F C Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to Celsius 5 Default Settings Press and hold for 3 seconds to reset to Factory settings 6 Water Filter Press and hold to reset after filter has been replaced status shown at right of button will reset to GOOD 7 Air Filters Press and hold to reset after filter s has been replaced status shown at right of but...

Page 25: ...e is deacti vated Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure recovery It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel NOTE Although you have entered the Sab bath Mode the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with standard trays Clear Alerts Door Open If the freezer or refrigerator...

Page 26: ...duce ice within 24 hours The ice maker will fill the ice bin from the rear You must dispense some ice to force the ice forward in the bin This will allow the bin to fill completely Ice Maker and Storage Bin Capacity In a Standard Depth model the refrigerator ice maker should produce 3 0 to 3 4 pounds of ice per 24 hours In a Counter Depth model the refrigerator ice maker should produce 2 7 to 3 2 ...

Page 27: ...d off turn off the ice maker as described in the previous section The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice bin Water valve opening or closing Running water If you need a large quantity of ice at one time it is best to get cubes directly from the ice bin Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice bin as explained belo...

Page 28: ...he ice bin the refrigerator will not dispense ice The refrigerator door also may not close properly causing warm air to leak into the refrigerator compartment Adjusting Ice Bin Auger Removing Ice Bin 1 Turn off the ice maker 2 Lift the ice bin upward then pull straight out to remove 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Rinse with clean w...

Page 29: ...and off Press power button to turn Ice Maker on button will not illuminate Freezer Ice Maker NOTE The ice maker will only produce the ad vertised production rate if the product is set at 0 F CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened be sure the softener is properly maintained Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker Ice maker tips The following sounds are normal ...

Page 30: ...tervals especially prior to vacation or moving 1 Turn off the ice maker 2 Remove the ice bin 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Rinse with clean water 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer 5 Replace the ice bin Turn the ice maker on Remove and empty the ice bin if an extended power failure one hour or lo...

Page 31: ...ocated on the right side should have the air seal mount ed on the far right side This is to ensure there is no interference with the large air tower on the back wall of the cabinet This also applies to the crisper shelves Change the Position of a Shelf 1 Remove all food from shelf 2 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out Reposition the Air Seal For glass shelves 1 Remove air seal by pushing...

Page 32: ...s keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity To remove the Crisper Drawer with PureAir Produce Keeper for cleaning 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer Opening Crisper Drawer STORAGE FEATURES To replace the Crisper Drawers with PureAir Produce Keeper after cleaning 1 Place the crisper drawer on top of the deli cover and til...

Page 33: ...usted to your needs Door bins are ideal for storing jars bottles cans and large drink containers They also enable quick selection of frequently used items To change the position of an adjustable door bin 1 Remove all food from door bin 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward 3 Remove the bin 4 Place the bin just above desired position 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in ...

Page 34: ...ation 4 Once basket is fully seated on the upper slide assemblies push basket back into freezer compartment 5 Close freezer drawer completely Remove Upper Freezer Basket 1 Open freezer drawer fully 2 Extend upper freezer drawer all the way out from the cabinet Freezer Accessories Your freezer has baskets and dividers that can be adjusted to your needs 3 Push inward slightly on the basket tabs to r...

Page 35: ...r cannot be removed To Remove Lower Freezer Basket Push to replace 1 Open freezer compartment completely 2 Locate basket clips in the rear corners of the basket and pull them out to remove 3 Lift the basket up and remove Reverse the steps to reinstall the lower freezer basket Lower Basket Divider STORAGE FEATURES ...

Page 36: ... Boost so that on your return you can ensure your newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Activating Freeze Boost also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rat...

Page 37: ... fan water valve activation and refrigerant gas fluid may create sounds from its operation E Electronic control automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser K Features vary by model NOTE Energy efficient foam in your refrigera tor is not a sound insulator...

Page 38: ...p of air cover and gently pull towards front of unit releasing the top snaps on the cover from the air tower 2 Lift bottom snaps up and out of air tower assembly to disengage and remove front cover 3 Replace air filter by snapping filter into snaps on air filter cover 4 Installation of front cover is reverse of removal 5 To reset Air Filter status refer to instructions under Controls Section PureP...

Page 39: ...t our online store at frigidaire com by calling toll free at 1 800 372 4432 or by visiting the dealer where you purchased your refrigerator Frigidaire recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator and that you replace your filters at least once every 6 months Here are the product numbers to request when ordering PurePour Water Filter PWF 1 Part FPPWFUO1 Replacing...

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Page 41: ...ols to turn off cooling power to lights and other electrical components will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build up Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning Remove adhesive labels by...

Page 42: ...wers Bins Soap and water Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks Glass Shelves Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water Toe Grille Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum attachment Vacuum dust from front of toe grille Remove toe grille see Installation Instructions Vacuum backside wipe with sudsy cloth or s...

Page 43: ...the side Connect the unit to the household water supply and ensure the water valve is open Ensure that the supply line does not kink when the refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall Remove and re install the water filter Be sure to seat it fully into the locked position If water dispenses slowly or not at all or if the filter is six months old or older it should be replaced 1 800 265 83...

Page 44: ...ound 3 7 pounds of ice If water dispenses slower than normal or if the filter is six months old or older it should be replaced Ensure that the supply line does not kink when the refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall Turn off household water line valve Remove valve Clean valve Replace valve if necessary Set freezer control to colder setting to improve performance of the ice maker freez...

Page 45: ...r paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated See the Ice maker is not making any ice section above Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed The motor overload protector will reset in about three minutes and then ice can be dispensed Ice dispenser is jammed Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use temperature fluctuations and or power out...

Page 46: ...solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor Ensure floor is level and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor Drawers are difficult to move Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Track that drawers slide on is dirty Remove top layer of items in drawer Ensure drawer i...

Page 47: ...ullion See To adjust the flipper mullion in the Installation section Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover Vegetables contain and give off moisture It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom of drawer Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer Water collecting in bottom of drawer ...

Page 48: ...olux 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...

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Page 50: ...aire com 1 800 374 4432 Frigidaire ca 1 800 265 8352 owner support accessories service Our home is your home Visit us if you need help with any of these things registration See your registration card for more information ...

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