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All about the

Use

Care

of your

Refrigerator

Important Safety Instructions ......................2

Features at a Glance ...................................4

Installation ................................................5

Door Removal Instructions ..........................7

Handle Installation .....................................9

Connecting Water Supply ..........................10

Controls ...................................................12

242108503 (June 2012)

Storage Features ......................................15

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ..............17

Changing the Filter ...................................20

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........22

Care and Cleaning ....................................23

Before you Call .........................................25

Major Appliance Warranty .........................28

Summary of Contents for 242108503

Page 1: ... Safety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 7 Handle Installation 9 Connecting Water Supply 10 Controls 12 242108503 June 2012 Storage Features 15 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 17 Changing the Filter 20 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 22 Care and Cleaning 23 Before you Call 25 Major Appliance Warranty 28 ...

Page 2: ...enser 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 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For ...

Page 3: ...es may break suddenly if nicked scratched or exposed to sudden temperature change If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and bef...

Page 4: ...ind Dairy Compartment Dairy Compartment Door Bin SpillProof Sliding Shelf Door Bin Wine Rack Tall Bottle Retainer Door Bin Special Item Rack Meat keeper and Cover Can Rack Fixed Door Bin Ice Container Shelf Shelf Tilt Out Door Bin Small Basket Large Glide Out Basket Tilt Out Door Bin Large Basket Door Bin Ice Maker Ice Cream Shelf SpillProof Aspect Shelf Water Filter Crisper Pan and Cover Fixed Do...

Page 5: ...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 Toe Grille Installation and Removal To install toe grille 1 Open both doors Slide left and right sides of toe...

Page 6: ...e screwdriver or 3 8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers 3 Ensure both doors are bind free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides Set Screw some models Hinge Hinge Flange Open Door Door Stop Flange 7 16 Wrench and 3 32 Hex Key some models 6 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place see Toe Grille Installation and Removal in the Installation section Raise D...

Page 7: ...rigerator door 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier grille as explained in the Installation Instructions that came with your appliance 3 Remove any food from the door shelves 4 Close the doors To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover 1 Remove the three screws from each cover over the top door hinges 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off Rear...

Page 8: ...eezer top hinge cover 1 Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off To remove the freezer door 1 Detach the multi wire cable connector located above the top hinge Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart 2 Trace lightly around the hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier 3 Detach the water tube from the connector ...

Page 9: ...Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre installed shoulder bolts A that are fastened into door ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator 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 refrigerator handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are fa...

Page 10: ...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 the back of the refrigerator to your cold ...

Page 11: ...gure 1 Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut 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 5 With steel clamp and screw secure water supply line copper tubing only to rear panel o...

Page 12: ... vate This restricts undesired changes to the refrigerators set tings and prevents use of the ice and water dispenser User Variable Options Touching the options icon displays the following options water filter Touch to display filter condition status Press and hold for three sec onds to reset air filter Touch to display filter status Press and hold for three seconds to reset display on off When ac...

Page 13: ...ey to reset any system Alarms CONTROLS High Temp In the event of a high tem perature condition the tem perature display will display HI After 20 minutes the high temp alert will be dis played and the alarm off icon will illuminate until pressed acknowledging the alarm at which time the highest temperature reached will be displayed and the refrig erator will resume normal operation All other modes ...

Page 14: ...r left ajar the alarm will sound intermittently for about 10 minutes The alarm will then silence on its own and a red high temperature icon will display The high temp icon will continue to display even if the door is closed until the Sabbath mode is exited and the icon reset The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed without any violation of the Sabbath Holidays For further as...

Page 15: ...elves are provided for convenient storage of jars bottles and cans Frequently used items can be quickly selected Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallon sized plastic drink containers and economy sized jars and containers Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage capacity The dairy compartment which is warmer than the general food storage section is intended for short term storag...

Page 16: ...ll Drawer temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Chill Drawer Temperature Control in either direction Use this pan for short term storage of bulk meat items If meats are to be kept longer than one or two days they should be frozen The Chill Drawer is fixed and cannot be moved up or down If fruits or vegetables are to be stored in the Chill Drawer set the Chill Drawer Temperature Control to a ...

Page 17: ...mpty the glass as necessary Ice Maker Operation Care The ice maker ice bin and dispenser feeding mechanism 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 produce ice within 24 hours It can completely fill an ice bin in about two days Using the Ice Maker after Installation Before making ice for the fi...

Page 18: ...r as explained below Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off turn Off the ice maker If you need a large quantity of ice at one time it is best to get cubes directly from the ice container The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice con...

Page 19: ...n the ice maker 1 Turn Off the ice maker 2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Rinse with clear water Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and the freezer door chute 6 Replace the ice bin Turn On the ice maker to resu...

Page 20: ...c control panel for three seconds When the display changes from Replace to Good the status has been reset 6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a few seconds Ordering Replacement Filters To order your replacement filters please visit our online store at www frigidaire com store by calling toll free at 877 808 4195 or by visiting the dealer where you purchased your refrigerator Electrol...

Page 21: ...water supply off to change the filter Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement 1 Turn Off the ice maker 2 Remove the filter by pushing on the end face of the filter 3 Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge Using the alignment guide slide it gently into the filter housing until...

Page 22: ...ce has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin 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 in the past The compressor may have a high pitched...

Page 23: ...tment 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 the w...

Page 24: ...ld clean ers containing 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 Clean ers 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 w...

Page 25: ...move any ice cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal arm Ice cubes are freezing to gether Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough Ice cubes are hollow partially frozen cubes with water inside Freezer control is set too warm Remove ice container and discard ice from container Ice maker will produce fresh sup ply The ice and water filter cartridge may be clogged Replace filter car...

Page 26: ... 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 Water not cold enough As warmer tap water goes through the filter and enters the water tank the chilled water is pushed through to the dispenser Once the chilled water is used up it will take several hours to bring the freshly rep...

Page 27: ...r to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Clean condenser See Care Cleaning Compressor goes off and on frequently Thermostat keeps the refrigerator at a con stant temperature This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Digital temper ature displays are flashing Electronic control system has detected a performance problem Call...

Page 28: ...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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