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Before You  Call

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PROBLEM CAUSE 

CORRECTION 

WATER DISPENSER 

Dispenser will not 
dispense water. 

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Household water line valve is 
not open. 

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Freezer door is not closed. 

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Ice & water filter cartridge is 
clogged. 

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Front filter not fully installed, if 
equipped 

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Open household water line valve. See 

PROBLEM

 

section 

ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE

• 

Ensure that freezer door is closed. 

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Replace filter cartridge. 

 

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Push filter in until you hear a “click”. Filter should be 
flush with cabinet. 

Water has an odd taste 
and/or odor. 

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Water has been in the tank for 
a period of time. 

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Unit not properly connected to 
cold water line. 

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Tubing used in the household 
water supply and installation 
may affect water taste and 
odor. 

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Water has a high mineral 
content. 

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Draw and discard 10 – 12 glasses of water to freshen 
the supply and completely rinse out the tank. 

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Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to 
the kitchen faucet. 

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For best results, use copper tubing for water 
connections. 

 
 

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Contact water treatment plant for help. 

Water pressure is 
extremely low.

 

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Cut-off and cut-on pressures 
are too low (well systems 
only). 

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Reverse osmosis system is in 
regenerative phase. 

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Have someone turn 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. 

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Interior needs to be cleaned. 

 

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Food with strong odors is in 
refrigerator. 

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See 

Care & Cleaning Chart

 in 

Care and Cleaning

 

section. 

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Cover food tightly. 

OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS

 

Door(s) will not close. 

• 

Door was closed too hard, 
causing other door to open 
slightly. 

• 

Refrigerator is not level. It 
rocks on the floor when moved 
slightly. 

• 

Refrigerator is touching a wall 
or cabinet. 

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Close both doors gently. 

 
 

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Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately 
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct 
a sagging or sloping floor. 

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Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately 
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct 
a sagging or sloping floor. 

Drawers are difficult to 
move. 

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Food is touching shelf on top 
of drawer. 

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Track that drawers slide on is 
dirty. 

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Keep less food in drawer. 

 

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Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See 

Care & Cleaning 

Chart 

in 

Care and Cleaning

 section. 

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

 

Light bulb is not on. 

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Light bulb is burned out. 
 

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Light switch is stuck. 
 

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No electric current is reaching 
refrigerator. 

• 

Control system has disabled 
lights because magnet switch 
trigger has been removed. 

• 

Control system has disabled 
lights because one or both 
doors were left open too long. 

• 

See 

Replacing Light Bulbs

 in 

Care and Cleaning

 

section. 

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Release light switch located inside freezer 
compartment. 

• 

See 

PROBLEM

 section 

RUNNING OF 

REFRIGERATOR.

 

• 

Reinstall magnet behind dairy compartment in fresh 
food door. 
 

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Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FSC23R5DW7

Page 1: ...P N 241553001 0804 ...

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: ... 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 recepta...

Page 4: ...d 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: ...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 ...

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

Page 8: ...tting you entered Each press of the button after that increments the setting by one The display shows your new setting momentarily then changes back to the current temperature IF THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing it may indicate that the control system has detetcted a performanceproblem CallyourFrigidaire service representative who can in...

Page 9: ...the cooling system all refrigeration to the freezer and fresh food compartments stops To turn the cooling system back on you must again press and hold the On Off button for three more seconds Cooling System On Off Button IMPORTANT Pressing the On Off button on the control panel disables your refrigerator s cooling system but does not disconnect power to lights and other electrical components To tu...

Page 10: ...djusted 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 inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position SpillSafeTM glass shelves some models catch ...

Page 11: ...oor bins 1 Lift bin straight up 2 Remove bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place Adjustable Door Bin TALL BOTTLE RETAINER SOME MODELS The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown in...

Page 12: ...uits or vegetables are to be stored in the Meat Keeper set the 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 store...

Page 13: ... r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d n o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T t h g i L f f O e h t s s e r P f f O t h g i L d a P h c u o T e h t e v o b a r a e p p a l l i w r o t a c i d n i d e r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d f f o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T R E T A W r e s n e p s i d r e t a w e h t e t a r e p o o T g n i s n e p s i d p o t s o T e l d d a p g n i s n e p s i d R E T A W e h t t s n...

Page 14: ...can damage the ice maker If the ice maker is connected to soft water ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ICE DISPENSER TIPS Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the ice maker s On Off power switch is turned On set to the I position The ice maker will then produce more ice Occasionally s...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...you will need to order one from the Customer Care Center 6 Discard old filter cartridge 7 Remove new filter cartridge from packaging and place 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 tightened Be sure cup is completely tightened with PureSource logo facin...

Page 17: ...e This is normal 9 After you have run one glass of water continue to flush the system for approximately 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored in the water storage tank PureSource2TM Ice and Water Front Filter some models NOTE If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource2TM Ice andWater front filter please read the following use and care information This ice and water fi...

Page 18: ...ding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads 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 f...

Page 19: ...efrost 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 May create minimal mechanical sounds F Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan G Comp...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...ty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Long Vacations Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn the cooling system off see page 8 for On Off button 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 i...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ...S 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 Compressor goes off and on frequently Electronic control system keeps the refrigerator at a constant temperature This is normal Refrigerator g...

Page 24: ...egetables 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 collecting in bottom of drawer is normal WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...he regenerative phase ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odors is in refrigerator See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Cover food tightly OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Refrigerator is not level It rocks on the floor when moved slightly Refrigerato...

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