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SOLUTION

OCCURRENCE

ICE DISPENSER

Ice storage bin is empty. When the first supply of ice is dropped into bin, dispenser should operate.

Freezer temperature is set too warm. Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes will
be made. When first supply of ice is made, dispenser should operate.

Household water line valve is not open.  Open household water line valve, and allow sufficient time
for ice to be made. When ice is made, dispenser should operate.

Freezer door is not closed.  Be sure freezer door is closed.

Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4-5 minutes. Motor is overloaded. Motor overload
protector will reset in approximately 3 minutes.  Ice can then be dispensed.

Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or
power outages.  Remove ice storage bin, thaw, and empty the contents.  Clean bin, wipe dry and
replace in proper position.  When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.

Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker arm and back of bin. Remove ice cubes that are jamming
dispenser.

Ice cubes are frozen together. Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze together.

If cubes are smaller than normal, or hollow, the 

 PureSource Plus™

 

 filter could be clogged.  Replace

filter. Dispensing system operates best at 30-120 psi water pressure.  Well water system pressures
should fall within this range.

Household water line valve is not open.  Open household water line valve.  See Occurrence "Ice maker
is not making any ice."

Freezer door is not closed. Be sure freezer door is closed.

PureSource Plus™

 

 filter is clogged, and must be replaced.

Water has been in the tank for a 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 for water connection.

Water has a high mineral content.  Contact water treatment plant for help.

Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on the water pump system.

Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.

Food with strong odor is in refrigerator. Cover food tightly.

Door is not designed to swing shut automatically. Close door securely.

Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. Close both doors gently.

Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor is level and solid,
and can adequately support refrigerator. Adjust rollers as needed.

Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor is level
and can adequately support refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.

Refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets. Be sure floor is level, and can adequately support
refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.

Food is touching shelf on top of drawer. Keep less food in drawer.

Track that drawers slides on is dirty. Clean drawer, rollers, and track.

Dispenser will not dispense ice.

Ice dispenser is jammed.

Dispenser will not dispense water.

Water has an odd taste and/or odor.

Water pressure is extremely low.

ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR

WATER DISPENSER

OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS

Door(s) will not close.

Drawers are difficult to move.

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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