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242111902 (August 2011)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Refrigerator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .................................2
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser .........................13
Features at a Glance ..............................................4
Changing the Filter ..............................................15
Installation ...........................................................5
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ....................16
Door Removal In
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this Doors refrigerator. Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides For your Safety Freezer door is level across the top • DO NO T stor e or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Leveling Read product labels for warnings regarding Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted flammabili t y
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an Child Safety extension cord or adapter plug. Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any • If the power cor d is damaged, i t should be r eplaced exterior wrapping material immediately after the by an authorized service technician to prevent any refrigerator is unpacked. Children should NEVER risk. use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model ® SpillSafe Adjustable Shelf ® SpillSafe Adjustable Shelf IMPORTANT Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800- 944-9044. 4
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INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating Toe Grille Installation and Removal instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as To install toe grille instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the 1 Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe refrigerator, follow these important first steps. grille over lower hinges of refrigerator. Location 2 While pushing toe gri l le firmly against cabinet, • Choose a place that is near a gr ounded el
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INSTALLATION To level the doors using the adjustable lower Door Opening hinge (some models): 1 Before leveling either door, remove set screw that NOTE locks door height into position. (The door cannot The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by be adjusted without set screw removed). themselves within a 20 degree opening. 2 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy 7 adju
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces If y our r ef riger ator wi l l not fit thr ough an entr ance ar ea, y ou can r educe i ts siz e b y r emo ving the doors. Check first b y measuring the entrance. Required Tools You will need the following tools: TopHinge TopHinge Tools Necessary: CoverRear CoverFront Screw Screw Top Hinge Bottom AND OR OR Screw Hinge Screw Socket Adjustable 3/8” Fixed ™ Phillips Head Wrench Set Wrench Wrench To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make su
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 3 Detach the water tube from the connector To remove the freezer top hinge cover: located below the freezer door. The connector 1 Remove the two screws from each cover over the releases when you press its outer sleeve inward. top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off. To remove the freezer door: Adjustable Hinge (some models) 1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pul l ap
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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve WARNING 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. To avoid electric shock, which can cause T urn O N w ater suppl y and flush suppl y li ne until death or severe personal injury, disconnect water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve. the refrigerator from electrical power before 3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet a
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CONTROLS ® Express-Select with the first touch. After fiv e (5) seconds of i nacti vit y , the User Interface display will beep to accept the new temperature. Your refrigerator is equipped with a user interface display. Touch an icon (Water/Cube/Crush) to activate the Sabbath Mode desired dispenser mode. The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions light on-off On / Off of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious ho
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CONTROLS ® Express-Select with the first touch. T ouch but ton next to + or - to adjust the User Interface temper atur e to the desi r ed set ti ng. After fiv e (5) seconds of Your refrigerator is equipped with a user interface display. inactivity, the display will beep to accept the new temperature. It is only necessary to touch the glass. There is no need to press with force. Sabbath Mode Touch an icon (Water/Cube/Crush) to activate the The Sabbath Mode is a feature that
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STORAGE FEATURES fresh produce. The fresh drawers feature humidity control which allows you to adjust the humidity within the CAUTION drawer. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle keep best in high humidity. Wash items in clear water and tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden Items with strong odors or
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the Water Supply System Using the Ice Maker after Installation Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several B ef or e making ice f or the first time, be sur e to prime the tubing l ines, an adv anced w ater fi l ter , a distribution v alv e water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, ice and water dispenser at all times.
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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER (CONTINUED) Cleaning the Ice Maker IMPORTANT Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the ice maker may particularly before you take a vacation or move. be a si gn that y our w ater filter needs changi ng. If y ou To clean the ice maker: have a side mounted ice maker you may also experience hollow cubes partially frozen cubes with water inside. When 1 Turn Off the ice maker. these cubes are harvested, th
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CHANGING THE FILTER Here is the product number to request when ordering: Air Filter (some models) TM PureSource 3 Water Filter The ai r filter i s l ocated at the top of the f r esh f ood Part #WF3CB compartment next to the w ater filter . TM PureSource Ultra Air Filter Replacing the Air Filter Part #PAULTRA I n gener al , y ou shoul d change the ai r filter ev ery si x months (the filter status li ght on the contr ol panel pr ompts More about your Advanced Water Filter y
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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the Sounds you may Hear Y our new , high-efficiency r ef riger ator ma y intr oduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate NOTE your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces Ener gy efficient f oam in y our r ef riger ator is not a sound on floors, w al ls, and ki tchen cabinets ma y mak e these insulator. sounds more noticeable. Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can caus
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CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment 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: • Nev er use CHL ORIDE or cleaners wi th bleach to clean stain less steel. • Do not w ash an y r emo v able parts in a dish w asher . • Alw a ys unp lug the electrical power cor d f r om the w al l outle t bef or e
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BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not mak- • Ice maker wire signal arm is in • Move wire signal arm to the “down” or ON position. (side ing any ice. the “up” or OFF position. mounted) • Ice maker power switch is Off. • Turn power switch to On (“I”) position. (rear mounted) • Ice maker has small cube • Remove small cube from ice maker. The ice and water
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BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not • Freezer control is set to “OF” • Set freezer control. run. or “0”. • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. • Plug at electrical outlet is dis- • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. connected. • House fuse blown or tripped • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp ti
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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, alt
