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Freezer control is set too warm.  Set freezer control to a colder setting until freezer temperature is
satisfactory.  Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Then, if  refrigerator temperature is not
right, set refrigerator control to a warmer setting.

Refrigerator control is set too warm. Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.

Chilled Air Control is set too warm. Adjust Chilled Air Control to a colder setting.

Weather is hot and humid, which increases rate of frost buildup and internal sweating. This is normal.

Door is slightly open. See Occurrence section 

OPENING

/

CLOSING

 

OF

 

DOORS

/

DRAWERS

.

Door is opened too often or too long. Open door less often.

Vegetables contain and give off moisture. It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the
cover.

Washed vegetables and fruits drain while in the drawer. Dry items before putting them into drawer.
Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.

Weather is humid. This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear.

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.  See
Occurrence section 

OPENING

/

CLOSING

 

OF

 

DOORS

/

DRAWERS

.

Ice maker wire signal arm is in "up" or OFF position.  Move wire signal arm to "down" or ON  position.

Household water line valve is not open. Turn on household water line valve.

Freezer is not cold enough. See Occurrence section 

TEMPERATURES

 

ARE

 

TOO

 

WARM

.

Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. Turn off household water
line valve. Remove, clean or replace valve.

Check to see if the water dispenser is dispensing water.  If not, the  

PureSource Plus™

  water filter is

clogged or restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced.

Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect.  Ice maker should produce approximately
2 1/2 to 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours.

Freezer is not cold enough. See Occurrence section 

TEMPERATURES

 

ARE

 

TOO

 

WARM

.

Household water line valve is not completely open. Turn on household water line valve.

Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal.  If it is , replace the 

PureSource Plus™

filter cartridge.

Ice maker wire arm is being held down by some item in freezer.  Move item, and release arm. Remove
any ice cubes frozen together over arm.

Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough. Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes.

If cubes are smaller than normal, or hollow, the 

PureSource Plus™

 

filter could be clogged.  Replace filter.

Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. Cover foods tightly.
Discard stale ice. Ice maker will produce fresh supply.

Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor.  Add filter to ice maker. Consult a water purifying
company.

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM

SOLUTION

OCCURRENCE

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator
walls.

Water collects on bottom side of drawer
cover.

Water collects in bottom of drawer.

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator or
between doors.

Ice maker is not making any ice.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models)

Ice maker is not making enough ice.

Ice maker will not stop making ice.

Ice maker is not separating the cubes.

Ice has bad odor and taste.

Temperature in freezer is too warm.

Temperature in the refrigerator is too warm
and the freezer temperature is satisfactory.

Temperature in Meat Keeper (some
models) is too warm.

Summary of Contents for FRS26ZXHW2

Page 1: ...tions 2 3 First Steps 3 4 Energy Saving Ideas 5 Setting the Controls 5 Fresh Food Storage 6 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 7 9 Care and Cleaning 10 11 Removing the Handles and Doors 11 12 Avoid Service Checklist 13 16 Normal Operating Sounds 16 Warranty 17 Service Information Canada 18 ...

Page 2: ...igeratorisunpacked Childrenshouldneverusetheseitemsforplay Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers that can quickly cause suffocation Remove all staples from the carton Staples can cause severe cuts and ruin finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture Anempty discardedicebox refrigerator orfreezerisaverydangerousattra...

Page 3: ...it straight out Adjust rollers by turning each roller adjusting bolt with an adjustable wrench a socket wrench or a nutdriver until refrigerator is level and stable Rear rollers are not adjustable Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet evenly on all four sides If freezer door is higher than refrigerator door raise right corner and or lower left corner until doors align across top of cabin...

Page 4: ...ter supply 2 Unplug refrigerator 3 Install WATER SUPPLY LINE as follows figure 2 Slide brass nut then ferrule onto copper tubing Push end of copper tubing as far into the metal water valve fitting as it will go 1 4 inch Slide ferrule into fitting and thread brass nut onto inlet tighten finger tight plus 1 2 turn with wrench NOTE Some models may have a cap on the valve Unscrew the cap and discard 4...

Page 5: ...ading with food Refrigerator Control The refrigerator control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period of 24 hours After 24 hours adjust the control as needed For colder temperatures turn the dial a notch toward COLDEST For warmer temperatures turn the dial a notch toward COLD Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time Freezer Control The freezer control should be set at th...

Page 6: ...ity Leafy vegetables however keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on HIGHER or in a drawer without a Humidity Control This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content Meat Keeper The Meat Keeper is located at the bottom of the refrigerator The temperature in this compartment can be made colder than the rest of the refrigerator compart ment by sliding the C...

Page 7: ...nnections and begins to fill this first glass Draw and discard 7 more glasses to be sure that the tank and plumbing connections are rinsed of any impurities The water delivery system has a built in shut off device that will stop the water flow after 3 minutes of continuous use Simply release the actuator button to reset the dispensing mechanism To ensure fresh tasting water plan to use the dispens...

Page 8: ...eezer 3 Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the ice storage bin 4 Replace the ice storage bin Lower the wire signal arm on the ice maker to the down or ON position and the ice maker will resume production IMPORTANT When removing or replacing the ice bin do not rotate the auger in the ice bin If the auger is accidentally turned you must realign the auger by turning it in 90...

Page 9: ...e o ring becomes damaged you will need to order a new one from the Consumer Assistance Center 5 Discard old filter cartridge 6 Remove new filter cartridge from packaging and install 7 Place filter cartridge in cup The end with the small o ring should be up out of the cup 8 Screw cup with filter back onto housing Do Not Use Wrench To Reinstall Cup Filter cartridge will self align as cup is tightene...

Page 10: ...ng a vacuum cleaner with its dusting tool attachment Remove the toe grille by pulling it straight out While the grille is removed vacuum the backside of the grille and wipe with a sudsy cloth or sponge Periodically clean the condenser black tubes and wires beneath the refrigerator behindthetoegrille Donotallowlintordusttoaccumulateonthecoils Insert a long handled brush or vacuum attachment between...

Page 11: ...throughnarrowdoorways follow these steps to remove the handles and or refrigerator and freezer doors To Remove Handles Full length Trim 1 Using a putty knife carefully slide the corner of the blade under the trim Slide bladedownuntilyoufindthetrimlock Carefullymaneuverthebladeagainstthe trim lock from the side as shown NOTE Pressing down on the trim lock from above will not release it 2 Carefully ...

Page 12: ...y lift door up and off loosened lower hinge bolt Figure 4 To Remove Refrigerator Door 1 Remove top hinge cover by lifting back of cover and sliding forward Remove screws mounting hinge bracket to cabinet Hold bracket when removing last screw door closer mechanism places mild spring tension on hinge DO NOT remove hinge bracket from door 2 Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE bottom lower hinge bolt Remove top ...

Page 13: ...satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Thermostat is keeping refrigerator at a constant temperature This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant Freezer contr...

Page 14: ... see if the water dispenser is dispensing water If not the PureSourcePlus water filter is clogged or restricted by foreign material and must be replaced Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect Ice maker should produce approximately 2 1 2 to 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours Freezer is not cold enough See Occurrence section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Household water line valve is not completely...

Page 15: ...period of time Draw and discard 7 8 glasses of water to freshen the supply Draw and discard an additional 3 6 glasses to completely rinse out tank Unit not properly connected to cold water line Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to kitchen faucet Tubing used in the household water supply and installation of unit may affect water taste and odor For best results use copper tubing fo...

Page 16: ...switch is located on interior door frame next to the temperature control in each compartment Push in plunger to release No electric current is reaching refrigerator See Occurrence section RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Light bulb is burned out Replace bulb Normal Operating Sounds ...

Page 17: ...e 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 ...

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