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Summary of Contents for FRS23R3AW0

Page 1: ...o Water Supply 4 5 Door Removal Instructions 6 Features at a Glance 7 m Looking Inside 9 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 12 Food Storage Temperature Controls 8 _ 11 D 14 D Energy SavingTips 15 D Normal Operating Sounds 16 Care Cleaning 17 18 Warranty 19 _ Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems 20 23 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS pIN 240389300 oo11 ...

Page 2: ...ides specific operating instructions for your model Use your refrigerator ony as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found o...

Page 3: ...climb inside Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only electric outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle The...

Page 4: ...irmly on a solid floor Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit To Level Your Refrigerator 1 Remove toe grille 2 Use flat blade screwdriver or 3 8 socket wrench Do Not block the toe grille on the to adjust front rollers lower front of your refrigerator Sufficient air NOTE The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by circulation is essential for the prop...

Page 5: ...er 5303917950 available from your appliance dealer at additional cost Contains 25 feet 7 6 meters of inch OD copper tubing a saddle type shutoff valve nonpiercing 2 inch brass compression nuts 2 ferrules sleeves and instructions for installing a water supply line To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source 2 Place end of water supply l...

Page 6: ...all refrigerator door ToRemove Freezer Door 1 Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection ocated under front of freezer grip water tube firmly inone hand then with 3 8 wrench or fingers push in on gray collar to release water connector 2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover 3 Disconnect wiring qarness connector plug at top hinge place your t...

Page 7: ...ge Basket Door Bin Freezer and Refrigerator Controls Ice Cream Shelf _ Ice Maker _ _ SpillSafe Sliding Shelf __ Water Filter 1 f _ fiFF F1F1 JUUUUUUU Hnr HH IIIII JUUUUUUU Door r Bin Rack r Bin and Cover illSafe Fixed Shelf Bottle Retainer Pan end Cover Door Bin Features may vary according to model ...

Page 8: ...peratures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items Fr_ zer older Fridge Refrigerator Freezer Controls IMPORTANT Turning the freezer temperature control to Off turns off the compressor but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE If Refrigerat...

Page 9: ...temperatu re change CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs Before adjusting the shelves remove all food Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator To adjust cantilever shelves 0 Lift front edge up 0 Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the ...

Page 10: ... or butter ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs To move door bins 1 Lift bin straight up 2 Remove bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place Fixed Door Bin Adjustable Door Bin TheTALLBO rLE RETA NER so EMOOE S Ta Bo e Retainer keeps ta I containers in i the bin from falling forward when openin...

Page 11: ...JdJt_ Crisper Humidity Control DELl DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Dell Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items MEAT KEEPER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Meat Keeper Meat Keeper temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Meat Keeper Temperature Control in either direction Use this pan for short term storage of bulk meat items If ...

Page 12: ...fills as water is dispensed For proper dispenser operation the recommended supply water pressure should fall between 20 psi and 100 psi After the refrigerator is connected to the water supply fill the water tank by drawing one glass of water It may take about 11 2minutes after activating the dispenser paddle before water begins to fill this first glass Continue flushing the system for 3 minutes to...

Page 13: ...lar intervals particularly before you take a vacation or move or if the ice dispenser sticks 1 Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the up or OFF position 2 Remove ice container by lifting up and out Empty and carefully clean the container with mild detergent Rinse with clear water Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Allow ice container to dry completely before replacing in the ...

Page 14: ...e refrigerator The dispenser system will also operate without filtration with filter cartridge removed To change filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter 1 Open freezer door and leave open until filter change is complete 2 Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF up position See illustration on page 12 3 Hold filter cup firmly and unscrew towards left Some water...

Page 15: ...ws the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods Leave a space between the packages so cold air can circulate freely allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible Avoid storing hard to freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less ENERGY SAVING IDEAS Locate the ...

Page 16: ...ccur IMPORTANT During the automatic defrost CYclel you may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment This is normal during the defrost cycle D Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Defrost Timer These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turnin...

Page 17: ...move the serial plate Care Cleaning Chart Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior Door Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water Be Liner Baking soda and sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before water cleaning around controls light bulb or any electrical part Door Gaskets Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth Drawers Bins Soap...

Page 18: ...frigerator compartment Vacations Turn automatic ice maker off even if you will only be gone for a few days Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn controls to OFF and disconnect power Long Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position Vacations Clean interior thoroughly Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build up Block doors ope...

Page 19: ...and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 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 was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replaceme...

Page 20: ...ten Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from blocking door See PROBLEM section OPENING CLO_ING OF DOORS DRAWER8 Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Clean condense...

Page 21: ...ss often Keep containers covered Water collects on bottom Vegetables contain and give It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side side of drawer cover off moisture of the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom Washed vegetables and fruit Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water of drawer drain while in the drawer collecting in bottom of...

Page 22: ...ying company ice not used frequently enough Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice Ice dispenser is jammed Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not closed ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4 5 minutes Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use temperature ...

Page 23: ...system to be below regenerative phase 20 psi during the regenerative phase ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Food with strong odors is in Cover food tightly refrigerator OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Close both doors gently Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Re...

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