Frigidaire LGUB2642LF Page 2 Use & Care Manual Download

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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 drawer is level across the top

Leveling

Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted

1/4” (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

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.

Summary of Contents for LGUB2642LF

Page 1: ... 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 11 Connecting Water Supply 13 Controls 14 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 16 242101500 March 2010 Storage Features 19 Storing Food and Saving Energy 23 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 24 Changing the Filter 25 Care and Cleaning 27 Before you Call 30 Major Appliance Warranty 32 ...

Page 2: ...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 Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in Installation Checklist CAUTION CAUTION indicat...

Page 3: ...ome 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 he...

Page 4: ...e Bin Ice Maker SpillSafeTM Shelves Freezer Baskets Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Water Filter Adjustable Hinges Incandescent Light select models LED Light select models Door Bin Flipper Guide Flipper Mullion Store More Drawer Can Rack Air Filter TM select models Ice Maker select models select models ...

Page 5: ...tor only as instructed in this Use Care Guide Before starting the refrigerator follow these important ﬁrst steps Location Choose a place that is near a grounded non GFCI electrical outlet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug If possible place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range dishwasher or other heat sources The refrigerator must be installed on a ﬂoor that...

Page 6: ...can raise or lower each door use a 3 8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws 1 per side To raise turn adjustment screw clockwise To lower turn adjustment screw counterclockwise 2 Ensure both doors are bind free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable 3 After unit is leveled lower anti tip leg until it contacts the ﬂoor 2 Check gasket seal aroun...

Page 7: ... 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge select models 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted 2 Open doors to 90 degrees 3 Loosen or remove screw Adjusting Door Re tighten Screw Adjustable Door Stop INSTALLATION NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door NOTE Adjustable h...

Page 8: ... the door while adjusting the washer To raise the door rotate washer clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counter clockwise when viewed from the bottom 5 Re tighten the screw ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer Screw will not be tight just insert until it is ﬂush with the hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height Raising Lowering Door Screw NOTE If after adjus...

Page 9: ... inward on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve pull the tube away Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not ﬁt through an entrance area you can remove the doors Check ﬁrst by measuring the entrance To prepare for removing the doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet 2 Open th...

Page 10: ...de brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side 6 Tighten four 4 drawer screws 7 Recheck gasket seal 8 Install the toe grille by ﬁtting into place 2 Reinstall four 4 drawer screws two 2 per side tighten down and close drawer C Pull Drawer Out From Both Sides Grab Drawer At Center Then Push Against Freezer Drawer A B Fully Extend Assembly Drawer Slides Pin Slot Cab...

Page 11: ...or the set screws are facing towards the opposite door 3 While holding handle ﬁrmly against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the ﬁrst door 5 Position freezer handle end over left and right pre installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door ensurin...

Page 12: ... screws are facing down 6 While holding handle ﬁrmly against door loosely tighten far right Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door 7 Still holding the handle ﬁrmly to the door ﬁrmly tighten far left Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench 8 Return to the far right Allen set screw B and ﬁrmly tighten with supplied Allen wrench 9 Firmly tighte...

Page 13: ...WATER SUPPLY Before Installing The Water Supply Line You Will Need Basic Tools adjustable wrench ﬂat blade screwdriver and PhillipsTM screwdriver Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi A water supply line made of inch 6 4mm OD copper or stainless steel tubing To determine the length of tubing needed measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at th...

Page 14: ...ress and hold for three 3 seconds to turn off the cooling system to clean the refrigerator It also turns off the ice maker all dispenser functions The temperature display will read OFF IMPORTANT When the fresh food ice maker is turned off the ice in the bucket should be transferred to the freezer or discarded to prevent it from melting IMPORTANT Pressing the power on off icon does not turn off pow...

Page 15: ... and returns to the basic display The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding both the freezer and refrigerator indicators for ﬁve 5 seconds The display shows Sb while in Sabbath mode ...

Page 16: ...built in plastic signal bale arm that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is full This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice maker CAUTION For proper dispenser operation recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi Excessive pressure may cause water ﬁlter to malfunction Priming the water supply system 1 Begin ﬁlling the tank by pressing ...

Page 17: ... normal when the ice maker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice bin Water valve opening or closing Running water When dispensing ice you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes If you need a large quantity of ice at one time it is best to get cubes directly from the ice bin Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd ﬂavor Empty the ice bin as explai...

Page 18: ...uces approximately four 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions Turning the ice maker on and off Ice production is controlled by lifting lowering the ice maker s wire signal arm To gain access to the ice maker pull the freezer drawer out Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON Ice maker tips If your refrigerator is not con...

Page 19: ...slots 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position Shelf features Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in ﬁxed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity ...

Page 20: ...sting a bin remove all food 2 Grip the bin ﬁrmly with both hands and lift it upward 3 Remove the bin 4 Place the bin just above desired position 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place Accessories varies by model Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce cans Insert cans into top of bin and dispense from the bottom Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment at the t...

Page 21: ...oving Lower Basket To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips the drawer will not close properly To reinstall lower basket insert basket into retainer clips Two Freezer Baskets Removing Upper Basket Middle Basket Divider Dividers Removal Lift up...

Page 22: ...sition the pivoting divider some models lift up and slide to desired location The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water ...

Page 23: ... ensure your newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Activating quick freeze also will help your freezer more efﬁciently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temper...

Page 24: ...ant gas ﬂuid may create sounds from its operation E Electronic control automatic 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 older models The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating so...

Page 25: ... Test certiﬁcation results Rated Capacity 200 gallons 757 liters for PureSource UltraTM ice and water ﬁlter Rated service ﬂow 50 gallons per minute Operating Temp Min 33 F Max 100 F Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureSource UltraTM water ﬁlter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to chan...

Page 26: ...er To ensure optimal ﬁltering of refrigerator odors you should change the air ﬁlter every six 6 months the ﬁlter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the ﬁlter after six 6 months 1 Open the air ﬁlter door 2 Remove the old ﬁlter and discard it 3 Unpack the new ﬁlter and slide it into the housing 4 To close the air ﬁlter door push the top and bottom to lock the door closed 5 Press ...

Page 27: ...ls to turn off cooling power to lights and other electrical components will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet CARE CLEANING Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build up Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year Remove adhesive labels by hand Do ...

Page 28: ...eaners 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 and a soft cloth Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follow manufacturer s instruction Do not use household cleaners c...

Page 29: ...Order new LEDs by calling 877 808 4195 online at www frigidaire com store or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator Here is the product number to request when ordering LED Light Part 241891102 Incandescent Lights 40 watt bulb Part 5305514148 LED Light Harness Removal LED Light Removal Replacing Light Bulbs select models Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerato...

Page 30: ...ispenser will not dis pense ice Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not open 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 operate Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes will be made When ﬁrst supply of ice is made dispenser...

Page 31: ...n inter pret any messages or number codes ﬂashing on the digital displays WATER DISPENSER Dispenser will not dis pense water Household water line valve is not open Ice and water ﬁlter cartridge is clogged Filter not fully installed Open household water line valve See CONCERN column AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Replace ﬁlter cartridge Push ﬁlter in until you hear a click Water has an odd taste and or odor W...

Page 32: ...ons 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 INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNE...

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