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Door Removal Instructions

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow
these steps to remove the doors.

1.

Disconnect electrical supply.

2.

Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3.

Close doors.

To Remove Refrigerator Door:

1.

Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

2.

Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign
doors when they are replaced.

3.

Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door
aside.

4.

Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5.

Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

To Remove Freezer Door:

1.

Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection
located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of 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 top hinge, allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer
door off of bottom hinge pin. Lay door down flat to avoid kinking water line.

6.

Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

7.

Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

When both doors have been reinstalled,

 

connect water line by inserting tube and

push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power
cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

IMPORTANT:

 Before you begin, turn 

Freezer and Fresh Food controls

to “O” and remove electrical power cord from  wall outlet. Remove any
food from door shelves.

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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