Frigidaire FRS6L7E Use And Care Manual Download

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Use & Care Manual

Refrigerator

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Welcome

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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

With Electronic Controls

Summary of Contents for FRS6L7E

Page 1: ...afety 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 30 With Electronic Controls ...

Page 2: ...and caution 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 Questions 1 800 944 9044 United States 1 866 213 9397 Canada ...

Page 3: ...e 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 receptacle The receptacle ...

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: ... 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 hi...

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

Page 8: ...ent The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food compartments The models with a 2 digit temperature display are for reference only and do not display the current accurate compartment temperature Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is place a separate thermometer inside the free...

Page 9: ...ctrolux service representative who can interpret the flashing message Choosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to use you can set your control panel to display in fahrenheit or centigrade To change between fahrenheit and centigrade press the Mode button located between the two digital temperature displays Making Temperature Adjustments After running your...

Page 10: ...m normal operating conditions are communicated by audible tones and a set of two status indicator lights Air Filter Indicator Status Lights Your refrigerator s fresh food air filter needs to be replaced from time to time You can monitor the need for replacement by referring to the status light while the air filter is ON To turn on the air filter press the Air Filter button To turn off the air filt...

Page 11: ...ressing the On Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system the button does not work unless you press and hold it for three seconds While the cooling system is OFF the digital display will show OF OF for temperature display models and O F for numeric display models Once you disable the cooling system all ref...

Page 12: ...mperature 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 13: ... 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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ... The overload protector will reset automatically after 3 or 4 minutes ON OFF Wire Signal Arm How the Ice Dispenser Works The ice maker and container are located in the top of the freezer compartment After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours the ice maker can begin making ice within 24 hours Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three ...

Page 17: ...anism 2 The ice dispenser is not used frequently Ice cubes will freeze together in the bin and jam the dispenser mechanism Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen the cubes NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to 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 pa...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...g or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur F A C H J G I K E B D 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 or off F Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced thr...

Page 22: ...oda 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 cleaner Mild liqui...

Page 23: ...ions Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position The On Off button on the Electronic Control only controls your refrigerator s cooling system To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Clean interior thoroughly Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold...

Page 24: ...n 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 sh...

Page 25: ...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 and Cleaning section Compressor goes off and on frequently Thermostat keeps the refrigerator at a constant temper...

Page 26: ...ERS 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 drawer Water collect...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...e These beeps will repeat once every minute until the door has been closed This is normal for the Door Ajar alarm 3 beeps The refrigerator has experienced a loss of power or a low voltage condition This is normal when Power On Reset is activated Before You Call continued ...

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