All about the Use& Care - Frigidaire

1 All about the Use & care of your Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S. Important Safety Features At A Optional Normal Operating Sounds and Door Removal/Reversal care and 807876507 (October 2016). Handle Before you Connecting Water Major Appliance Ice USA 1-800-944-9044 Canada 1-800-265-8352. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this Doors refrigerator. Handles are secure and tight For your Safety Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer door is level across the top DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or Leveling any other appliance. Read product labels Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and for warnings regarding flammability and tilted (6mm) front-to-back other hazards.

2 Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the Cabinet is setting solid on all corners presence of explosive fumes. Anti-tip bracket set Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker. Electrical Power Remove all staples from the carton. Staples House power turned on can cause severe cuts, and also destroy Refrigerator plugged in finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture. Ice Maker House water supply connected to refrigerator Definitions No water leaks present at all connections This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to - recheck in 24 hours alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Ice maker is turned ON. Obey all safety messages that follow this Ice & water dispenser operates correctly symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

3 Front filter must be flush with filter housing (select models). DANGER Final Checks Shipping material removed DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous Refrigerator and freezer temperatures set situation which, if not avoided, will result in Crisper humidity controls set death or serious injury. Registration card sent in WARNING Child Safety WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and situation which, if not avoided, could result any exterior wrapping material immediately in death or serious injury. after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic CAUTION sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

4 CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in Proper Disposal of your minor or moderate injury. Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment IMPORTANT Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous . or maintenance information which is even if they will sit for just a few days . If you important but not hazard-related. are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to We strongly encourage responsible appliance prevent the refrigerator from being turned recycling/disposal methods.

5 Check with your utility off accidentally. company or visit for more information on recycling your old refrigerator. Before you throw IMPORTANT. away your old refrigerator/ Turning the Refrigerator controls to 0 . freezer: (Mechanical controls) or OFF (Electronic controls) will disable your refrigerator's Remove doors. cooling system, but does not disconnect the Leave shelves in power to the light bulb and other electrical place so children components. To turn off power to your may not easily refrigerator you must unplug the power cord climb inside. from the electrical outlet. Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician. Grounding type wall receptacle WARNING Do not, under any circumstances, These guidelines must be followed to ensure cut, remove, that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator or bypass the will operate properly.

6 Grounding prong. WARNING. Do not attempt to replace LED lights due to high voltage exposure. Call customer service to replace. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug Electrical information The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only CAUTION. electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug To avoid personal injury or property damage, for your protection against electrical shock handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves hazards. It must be plugged directly into a may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or properly grounded three prong receptacle. The exposed to sudden temperature change. receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

7 Consult a qualified electrician. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not IMPORTANT. use an extension cord or adapter plug. CFC/HCFC Disposal If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service Your old refrigerator may have technician to prevent any risk. a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric and pull straight out from the receptacle to ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other prevent damaging the power cord. refrigerants may also cause harm to the Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning environment if released to the atmosphere.

8 And before replacing a light bulb to avoid If you are throwing away your old electrical shock. refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is Performance may be affected if the voltage removed for proper disposal by a qualified varies by 10% or more. Operating the technician. If you intentionally release refrigerator with insufficient power can refrigerant, you may be subject to fines damage the compressor. Such damage is not and imprisonment under provisions of covered under your warranty. environmental legislation. 3. FEATURES AT A GLANCE. Features may vary according to model Ice Maker Ice Tray Ice Bucket Fixed Door Bin Freezer Shelf Door Rack Auxiliary Freezer Control Refrigerator Dairy Door Control (Some Models). Deli Drawer Cover Upper Door Rack Deli Drawer (Some Models).

9 Half Shelf Deli Drawer Cover Full Width Deli Fixed (Some Models) Door Bin Crisper Cover Door Rack Crisper Drawers Toe Grille IMPORTANT. Cleaning your Refrigerator Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the care & Cleaning section in this manual. See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the Optional Features.

10 Section of this manual. IMPORTANT. Moving your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it as floor damage could occur. 4. INSTALLATION. This Use & care Guide provides general operating Guidelines for final positioning of your instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only refrigerator: as instructed in this Use & care Guide. Before starting All four corners of the cabinet must rest the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. firmly on the floor. Location The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.