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Warranty Information

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty

 

WARRANTY 

PERIOD 

THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS,  

WE WILL: 

THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: 

FULL ONE-YEAR 
WARRANTY 

One year from original 
purchase date 

Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this 
appliance which prove to be defective in materials or 
workmanship. Excludes original and replacement Ice 
& Water filter cartridges (if equipped). Original and 
replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days 
(parts only). 

Costs of service calls that are listed under 

NORMAL 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. *

 

LIMITED 2

ND

-5

TH

 

YEAR WARRANTY 
(Cabinet Liner and 
Sealed System) 

Second through fifth 
years from original 
purchase date 

Repair or replace any parts in the cabinet liner or 
Sealed Refrigeration System (compressor, condenser, 
evaporator, drier and tubing) which prove to be 
defective in materials or workmanship. 

Costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because 
of service. Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than 
with respect to the cabinet liner or Sealed Refrigeration System. 

LIMITED 
WARRANTY 
(Applicable to the 
State of Alaska) 

Time periods listed 
above. 

All of the provisions of the full warranties above and 
the exclusions listed below apply. 

Costs of the technician's travel to the home and any costs for 
pick up and delivery of the appliance required because of 
service. 

In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our
obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the
items listed below:

1.

Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

2.

Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in
accordance with all local plumbing, electrical 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.

Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

This warranty does not cover the following:

1.

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

NOTE:  

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2.

Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in
ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3.

Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Electrolux
Canada Corp. or its authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products, Inc. parts;
obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power
supply or acts of God.

4.

Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record.  The date on the bill establishes the
warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all
receipts.  This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to
state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products, Inc. or Electrolux
Canada Corp.

*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE  CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU  NEED
SERVICE

USA
800•944•9044

Electrolux Home Products, Inc
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA  30917

Canada

866•213•9397

Electrolux Canada Corp.

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario

L5R 4C2

This warranty only applies in the 50 States of the U.S.A., in Puerto Rico, and in Canada. Product features or specifications as described or
illustrated are subject to change without notice.  All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is
warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.

01-U-RE-02  (Rev. 01/2002)

Summary of Contents for FRS26TS7DW5

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 Questions 1 800 944 9044 United States 1 866 213 9397 ...

Page 3: ...ot 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 recep...

Page 4: ... For 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 ...

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: ...move 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 top hinge allowing wirin...

Page 7: ...7 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

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: ...perature change Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf 1 2 Cantilever Glass Shelf 1 2 WhiteWestinghouse SpillFreeTM 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 SPECIAL ITEM RACK SOME MODELS The innovative design of the Special Item Rack allows you to store a six pack of 12 ounce drink cans a bottle of wine a two liter soft drink bottle or a carton of eggs The Special Item Rack mounts on the left side of your refrigerator To install just slide t...

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: ...er STATUS is used The following filter light indications are Green The filter is still operating within its specified life cycle Amber The filter has reached approximately 80 of its useful life This is the recommended time to purchase a replacement filter Red The filter is 100 used up Change the filter as soon as possible After the filter cartridge has been changed press and hold the FILTER RESET ...

Page 13: ... 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 production when the ice bin is full This signal arm should not be used to manually...

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: ... filtration system Rated Capacity 400 gallons Rated service flow 5 GPM Maximum Rated Pressure 100 PSI Maximum Operating Temp 100 F White Westinghouse uses the name CrystalClear instead of PureSource but they are the same filter Changing the Filter Water conditions vary throughout the world but changing the water filter every 6 9 months normally will ensure the highest possible water quality The Fi...

Page 16: ...ment cartridge Changing the Filter Water conditions vary throughout the world but changing the water filter every 6 9 months normally will ensure the highest possible water quality The Filter Status light will turn red after approximately 400 gallons of water has flowed through the ice and water dispenser Also if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile during movi...

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: ...onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing 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...

Page 19: ...king 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 cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow glass to warm to room ...

Page 20: ... only be gone for a few days Long Vacations Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn controls to O the OFF position and disconnect power Turn off automatic ice maker and 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 Remove all food and ice If using handcart...

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

Page 22: ...eep 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 Clean condenser See Care Cleaning Chart in Care ...

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: ...ter to water supply line Consult a water purifying company Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice 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 When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container the dispenser should op...

Page 25: ...rn up the cut off and 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 section Cover food tightly OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Door was cl...

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