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Before You  Call

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PROBLEM CAUSE 

CORRECTION 

WATER DISPENSER

 

Dispenser will not 
dispense water. 

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Household water line valve is 
not open. 

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Freezer door is not closed. 

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Ice & water filter cartridge is 
clogged. 

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Front filter not fully installed, if 
equipped 

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Open household water line valve. See 

PROBLEM

 

section 

ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE

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Ensure that freezer door is closed. 

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Replace filter cartridge. 

 

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Push filter in until you hear a “click”. Filter should be 
flush with cabinet. 

Water has an odd taste 
and/or odor. 

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Water has been in the tank for 
a period of time. 

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Unit not properly connected to 
cold water line. 

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Tubing used in the household 
water supply and installation 
may affect water taste and 
odor. 

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Water has a high mineral 
content. 

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Draw and discard 10 – 12 glasses of water to freshen 
the supply and completely rinse out the tank. 

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Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to 
the kitchen faucet. 

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For best results, use copper tubing for water 
connections. 

 
 

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Contact water treatment plant for help. 

Water pressure is 
extremely low.

 

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Cut-off and cut-on pressures 
are too low (well systems 
only). 

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Reverse osmosis system is in 
regenerative phase. 

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Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure 
on the water pump system (well systems only). 

 

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It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 
20 psi during the regenerative phase.  

ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR

 

Interior is dirty. 

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Interior needs to be cleaned. 

 

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Food with strong odors is in 
refrigerator. 

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See 

Care & Cleaning Chart

 in 

Care and Cleaning

 

section. 

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Cover food tightly. 

OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS

 

Door(s) will not close. 

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Door was closed too hard, 
causing other door to open 
slightly. 

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Refrigerator is not level. It 
rocks on the floor when moved 
slightly. 

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Refrigerator is touching a wall 
or cabinet. 

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Close both doors gently. 

 
 

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Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately 
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct 
a sagging or sloping floor. 

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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. 

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Food is touching shelf on top 
of drawer. 

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Track that drawers slide on is 
dirty. 

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Keep less food in drawer. 

 

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Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See 

Care & Cleaning 

Chart 

in 

Care and Cleaning

 section. 

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

 

Light bulb is not on. 

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Light bulb is burned out. 

 

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Light switch is stuck. 

 

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No electric current is reaching 
refrigerator. 

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See 

Replacing Light Bulbs

 in 

Care and Cleaning

 

section. 

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Light switch is located on side of refrigerator and 
freezer liners. 

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See 

PROBLEM

 section 

RUNNING OF 

REFRIGERATOR.

 

Summary of Contents for FRS26KF5D

Page 1: ... 21 22 25 Safety Instructions Installation Includes Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply Door Removal Instructions Features at a Glance Temperature Controls Looking Inside Food Storage Energy Saving Tips Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser Care Cleaning Normal Operating Sounds Warranty Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Español 26 ...

Page 2: ...ution 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 on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment NOTE Use only soap and water to clean serial plate Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date pÉêá ä mä íÉ mäÉ sÉ íí ch s äÉs êÉcÉápí hÉêÉ foê fuíuêÉ êÉfÉêÉncÉ E...

Page 3: ...easily climb inside Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115Volt 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 receptac...

Page 4: ...or best use of drawers and freezer baskets the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened Installation TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION REMOVAL To Remove Toe Grille 1 Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors 2 Working from left side of toe grille slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet Gently pull forward until first set of ta...

Page 5: ...f the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system DO NOT use a self piercing type shutoff valve A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve IMPORTANT It takes approxima...

Page 6: ...fitting then pull to remove tube 2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover 3 Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth then with firm grasp pull both pieces apart 4 Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced 5 Remove t...

Page 7: ...oor Bin Egg Tray Fixed Door Bin Toe Grille Tall Bottle Retainer Special Item Rack Snugger Fixed Shelf SpillSafe TM Door Bin Meat Keeper and Cover Crisper Pan and Cover Wine Rack Water Filter SpillSafe Sliding Shelf TM Small Items Door Bin Door Bin Door Bin Door Bin Large Basket Large Basket Wire Shelf Wire Shelf Small Basket Pizza Shelf Ice Container ...

Page 8: ...E R U T A R E P M E T m r a W o o T s I t n e m t r a p m o C d o o F h s e r F f I s d r a w o T y l t h g i l S l o r t n o C d o o F h s e r F n r u T r e d l o C d l o C o o T s I t n e m t r a p m o C d o o F h s e r F f I s d r a w o T y l t h g i l S l o r t n o C d o o F h s e r F n r u T d l o C m r a W o o T s I t n e m t r a p m o C r e z e e r F f I s d r a w o T y l t h g i l S l o r ...

Page 9: ...tched or exposed to sudden temperature change Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf 1 2 Cantilever Glass Shelf 1 2 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 1 Lift front edge up 2 Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by ...

Page 10: ... Remove bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place Adjustable Door Bin TALL BOTTLE RETAINER SOME MODELS The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown in the diagram The Tall Bottle Reta...

Page 11: ...e Meat KeeperTemperature Control to a warmer setting to prevent freezing HUMIDITY CONTROL SOME MODELS The Humidity Control present on some models with crisper drawers allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity or in a dr...

Page 12: ... r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d n o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T t h g i L f f O e h t s s e r P f f O t h g i L d a P h c u o T e h t e v o b a r a e p p a l l i w r o t a c i d n i d e r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d f f o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T R E T A W r e s n e p s i d r e t a w e h t e t a r e p o o T g n i s n e p s i d p o t s o T e l d d a p g n i s n e p s i d R E T A W e h t t s n...

Page 13: ...e the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice Ice production is controlled by the ice maker s On Off power switch Press the switch to the O position to turn it Off and press it to the I position to turn it On With no usage it will take approximately 2 days to fill the ice container The ice maker also has a built in wire signal arm which automatically stops ice produc...

Page 14: ...break up the ice This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals particularly before you take a vacation or move or if the ice dispenser sticks 1 Turn off ice production by pressing the ice maker s On Off switch 2 Remove ice container by lifting up and out Empty and carefully clean the container wit...

Page 15: ...ightened Be sure cup is completely tightened with PureSource logo facing outward Do Not Tighten Past Stop 9 Turn the ice maker s power switch to the On I position 10 Check for leaks Open refrigerator door Wipe any water droplets from the filter cup Fill a glass with water If there is a leak unscrew filter cup and reinsert the filter cartridge Check placement of large O ring Reinstall filter cup ma...

Page 16: ...e This is normal 9 After you have run one glass of water continue to flush the system for approximately 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored in the water storage tank PureSource2TM Ice and Water Front Filter some models NOTE If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource2TM Ice andWater front filter please read the following use and care information This ice and water fi...

Page 17: ...ds the freezer slows 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...

Page 18: ...ssing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur 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 Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off F Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condense...

Page 19: ...and water Baking soda and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 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 Do not wash any removable items bins drawers etc in dishwasher Glass Shelves Soap and water Glass ...

Page 20: ...ust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface Freezer Light Replacement Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1 Unplug refrigerator 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass 3 Remove light cover if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same watt...

Page 21: ...oltage 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 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This w...

Page 22: ...e refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from blocking door See PROBLEM section OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS 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 Compressor goes off and...

Page 23: ...OSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Open door less often Keep containers covered 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 Dry items before putting them in the d...

Page 24: ...rm 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 When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container the dispenser should operate Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes will be made When first supply of ice is made dispenser should operate Open household water line valve Allow sufficient ti...

Page 25: ... cut on pressure on the water pump system well systems only It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi during the regenerative phase ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odors is in refrigerator See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Cover food tightly OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Door was cl...

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