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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, could result 

in death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation 

or maintenance information which is 

important but not hazard-related.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, will result in 

death or serious injury.

Definitions

     This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to 

alert you to potential personal injury hazards. 

Obey all safety messages that follow this 

symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Doors

 

  Handles are secure and tight

 

  Door seals completely to cabinet on all 

sides

 

  Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

 

  Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and 

tilted ¼” (6mm) front-to-back

 

  Toe grille is properly attached to 

refrigerator

 

  Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 

  House power turned on

 

  Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

 

  House water supply connected to 

refrigerator

 

  No water leaks present at all connections 

- recheck in 24 hours

 

  Ice maker is turned ON

 

  Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

 

  Front filter must be flush with filter 

housing (select models)

Final Checks

 

  Shipping material removed

 

  Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

 

  Crisper humidity controls set

 

  Registration card sent in

Installation Checklist

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, may result in 

minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your Safety

•  DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other 

flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or 

any other appliance. Read product labels 

for warnings regarding flammability and 

other hazards.

•  DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the 

presence of explosive fumes.

•  Avoid contact with any moving parts of 

automatic ice maker.

•  Remove all staples from the carton. Staples 

can cause severe cuts, and also destroy 

finishes if they come in contact with other 

appliances or furniture.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this 

refrigerator.

Child Safety

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and 

any exterior wrapping material immediately 

after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children 

should never use these items to play. Cartons 

covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets 

or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, 

and can quickly cause suffocation.

Proper Disposal of your 

Refrigerator or Freezer

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not 

problems of the past. Junked or abandoned 

refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous – 

even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you 

are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, 

please follow the instructions below to help 

prevent accidents.

Summary of Contents for LFHT1831

Page 1: ...e Care of your Refrigerator Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Door Removal Reversal Instructions 6 Handle Installation 8 Connecting Water Supply 10 Ice Service 12 807876504 April 2014 Controls 13 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 15 Care and Cleaning 16 Before you Call 18 Major Appliance Warranty 19 ...

Page 2: ... controls set Registration card sent in Installation Checklist CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your Safety DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other ha...

Page 3: ...lly WARNING These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly IMPORTANT Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to 0 Mechanical controls or OFF Electronic controls will disable your refrigerator s cooling system but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components To turn off power to your refrigerator y...

Page 4: ...rigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range dishwasher or other heat sources The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator remember to turn the ice maker off Installation Installation c...

Page 5: ...hould slope inch to inch from front to back Then level the refrigerator from side to side To level the cabinet using the front rollers 1 Remove the toe grille 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver or inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers Figure 2 Figure 4 some models Lower Anti tip Bracket Raise Figure 3 Raise Figure 2 or 3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws Lower the leveli...

Page 6: ... and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet Remove any food from door shelves Door Stop Shim Washer Hinge Pin Center Hinge Screws Hinge Hole Plug Handle Hole Plug Door Stop Screw Top Hinge Cover Top Hinge Top Hinge Cover Front Screw Top Hinge Cover Rear Screw Bottom Hinge Screw Top Hinge Screw Adjustable Wrench Socket Wrench Set 3 8 Fixed Wrench Tools Necessary PhillipsTM Head or or...

Page 7: ...de Before starting screws use an awl to puncture the foam 12 Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door Close refrigerator door to help align hinge hole 13 Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench 14 Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side 15 Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin 16 Close freezer...

Page 8: ...of the handle 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door then tighten another turn CAUTION Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles The rounded end of the handles may be sharp To attach metal freezer handle 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the two holes in bottom of handle wi...

Page 9: ...e over dovetail screw pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door 2 Secure top of handle with two screws To attach plastic freezer handle 1 Place top of handle over dovetail screw pull handle straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door 2 Secure bottom of handle with two screws HANDLE INSTALLATION Screw Handle Button Plug Lock Handle ...

Page 10: ...TE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator Depending on your local state building codes Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft Stainless Steel Water Line and for homes without an existing valve Frigidaire recommends its Smart Ch...

Page 11: ...Ferrule Sleeve Copper water line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Copper water line from household water supply Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 7 Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source 9 To turn ice maker on lower wire signal ar...

Page 12: ... Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice With no usage it will take approximately one to two days to fill the ice container New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor Discard ice made during the first 24 hours NOTE Automatic ice makers are also optional accessorie...

Page 13: ...perate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food Refrigerator Freezer Controls some models NOTE If your unit is in a garage or area where the temperature is below 55 adjust the freezer control to the coldest setting Temperature Adjustment Adjust temperature gradually adjust the knob in small increments allowing the temperature to stabilize For colder temperatures adjus...

Page 14: ...et Normal or adjusted as desired it has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator To maintain temperatures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items IMPORTANT Adjusting the refrigerator freezer temperature control to off turns off the compressor and prevents the refrigerator from cooling but does not d...

Page 15: ...ced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Electronic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors run much faster than in the past The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound H Water val...

Page 16: ...vestment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build up Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year When cleaning take the following precautions Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher Always unplug the electrical power cord from th...

Page 17: ...ontaining ammonia bleach or alcohol to clean handles Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors Exterior Handles Stainless Steel Models Only Soap and water Stainless Steel Cleaners Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water...

Page 18: ...tor temperature is satisfactory Set auxiliary freezer control to a colder setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Refrigerator temperature is too warm Freezer temperature is satisfactory Set refrigerator freezer control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check refrigerator temperatures and adjust as needed ...

Page 19: ...ectrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLU...

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