Frigidaire 240400113 manual

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    P/N 240400113 (0805) READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS U se & C ar e M anual R efr igerator T op M ount W elcome 2 3 6 - 9 4 - 5 9 9 - 10 10 - 12 12 - 13 13 15 - 16 14 17 18 Safety Instructions Installation -- Includes Connecting Optional Ice Maker T o W ater Supply Do r Remo v al & Re versal o Features at a Glance T emperature Controls Lo[...]

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    2 WELCOME & CONGRA TULA TIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product and we are completly committed to providing you with the best service possible. Y our satisfaction is our #1 prior ity . Please read this Use & Care Manual v e ry carefully . It contai[...]

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    3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS FOR Y OUR 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 presense of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with any moving parts of [...]

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    4 INST ALLA TION This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator , follo w these impor tant first steps. LOCA TION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or a[...]

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    5 INST ALLA TION - CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO WA TER SUPPL Y Before Installing The W ater Supply Line, Y ou Will Need • Basic T ools: adjustable wrench, flat-b lade screwdriv er , and Phillips TM screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi. • A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD , cop[...]

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    6 DOOR REMO V AL / REVERSAL INSTR UCTIONS 1. Remove toe grille. 2. Remove top hinge with 3/8” hex driver and lift freezer door off of center hinge pin. Set door aside. 3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly . Ensure plastic washer sta ys on hinge pin. 4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside[...]

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    7 DOOR REMO V AL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS TO REMO VE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door . 2. Remove short trim piece by sliding trim straight up and off of handle bracket. 3. Remov e screw attaching top of handle to door . 4. Magnetic Nameplate Model[...]

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    8 TO REMO VE REFRIGERA TOR HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) Figure 1 Style Handles 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door . 2. Remov e screw attaching bottom of handle to door . 3. Remove two hole plugs and hinge pin plug on top of door and install on opposite side. Use Phillips head screwdr[...]

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    9 DOOR REMO V AL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS 6. Remove bottom hinge. Reinsert two outside screws in holes and tighten. 7. Reverse steps 1 - 6 to reinstall doors T o Remove Handles 1. Firmly hold freezer handle while loosening set screws with 3/32” allen wrench. Remove freezer handle. 2. Repeat step 1 for refrigerator door . FEA TURES AT A GLANCE Door[...]

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    10 TEMPERA TURE CONTR OLS (CONTINUED) F reezer Control (some models) Refrigerator Control (some models) Refrigerator & F reezer Control (some models) * IMPORT ANT T urning the refrigerator temperature control to “0” tur ns off the compressor , but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. T o tur n off[...]

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    11 Full Width Cantilever Glass Shelf Cantilever Glass Shelf Fixed and Sliding DOOR ST ORA GE Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles , and cans. Frequently used items can be quickly selected. Door Rack Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and econom[...]

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    12 LOOKING INSIDE (CONTINUED) HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) Crisper Humidity Control DELI DRA WER (SOME MODELS) Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. Deli Drawer WINE RA CK (SOME MODELS) The Wine Rack stores bottles of wine, or single two-liter plastic bottles of juice or[...]

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    13 ICE SER VICE (CONTINUED) • Wash the ice container in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry . • Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. • If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position. NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE For more information on [...]

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    14 NORMAL OPERA TING SOUNDS & SIGHTS UNDERST ANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR Y our ne w high-efficiency refr igerator ma y make unfamiliar sounds. These are all nor mal sounds and soon will become familiar to y ou. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabi[...]

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    15 CARE & CLEANING Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year . Never use an y type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on an y surface . Do not wash any remo vable parts in a dishwasher . Always unplug the [...]

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    16 CARE & CLEANING (CONTINUED) NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS) If your refrigerator is equipped with a Never Clean condenser , there’ s no need to clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly dusty or greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home, it may[...]

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    17 WARRANTY INFORMA TION REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your r efriger ator is protected by this warr anty WARR ANTY PERIOD T HROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUM ER WILL BE RESPONSI BLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR WARR ANTY One ye ar from origina l purchase date. Pay all cos ts for r epai ring or repl acing any parts of thi s appli ance which prove [...]

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    18 BEFORE YOU CALL A TTENTION T o Pr operly Install Y our Refrigerator See “Installation” Section On P ages 4-5 OR T o Rever se The Doors See “Door Remov al & Rever sal” Section On Pages 6-9 Common Occurr ences Before call ing for service, revi ew this list. It may s a ve you t ime and expense. Thi s list include s comm on occurrence s [...]