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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS www .frigidaire.com USA 1 -800-944-9044 www .frigidaire.ca Canada 1 -800-265-8352 All a bout th e Us e & C ar e of y ou r R efriger ator Important Safety I nstructions ................................. 2 Featur es at a Glance .............................................. 4 Installation .......................................[...]

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    2 WARNING WARNING i ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r esult in death or serious injury . IMPORTANT IMPOR T ANT 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[...]

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    3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Electrical information • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is e[...]

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    4 FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model Toe Grille SpillSafe™ Shelf Dairy Compartment Ice Bin *Ice Maker Freezer Baskets Crisper Drawer Crisper Drawer Water Filter Adjustable Hinges *LED Cluster Light Door Bin Flipper Guide Flipper Mullion Deli Drawer Air Filter *LED Cluster Light *LED Cluster Light Slide Under Shelf *LED Clu[...]

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    5  NOTE If your refriger ator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you ma y have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider . INSTALLATION CAUTION Do Not install the refriger ator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper tempe[...]

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    6 INSTALLATION T oe Grille Must Fit in Slot on Anti-tip Bracket Screw/W asher Assembly (3) Retaining Clips Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary) To level the cabinet using the front rollers (select models) : 1 Slightly open freezer dr awer . Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustr ation). 2 Y ou can r aise or lower each door . Use[...]

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    7 To adjust the door stop: Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. 1 Open door to provide access to screw . 2 Loosen screw . 3 Adjust door to desired location. 4 Rotate door stop until it mak es contact with the lower hinge. 5 Retighten screw . Open Door 90 Degrees A B Loosen or Remove Screw Bottom of Door Loosen/Remove Screw (where appl[...]

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    8 Flipper Mullion Screw Flipper Mullion Hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw To adjust the ipper mullion: 1 Loosenthescrewlocatedonthe ippermullionhinge. 2  Adjustippermullionheight.Forpr operconnection  withtheippermullionguide,thereshouldbea separation about t[...]

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    9 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 T race lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier . 2 Disconnect the harness by graspi ng both sides of theconnectorrmly ,depr essthelatch,andpull apart. Remo ve the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off [...]

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    10 CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury , or damage to the doors or handles. CAUTION Drawer is hea vy . Use caution when lifting. DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the “Installation” section fo[...]

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    11 INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES  NOTE All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be dr awn tight to freezer and refriger ator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier . The door handle may loosen over time or if it w as installe[...]

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    12 Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® 1 Remo ve handles from carton and any other pr otective packaging. 2 Position f resh food handle end ov er upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door , ensuring the holes for the set screws are f acing towards the opposite door . 3  Whileholdi[...]

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    13 WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.  NOTE Check with your local building authority f or recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new ref rigerator . [...]

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    14 CONTROLS IQ-Touch TM A red indicator light will be illuminated above most activ e features. T ouch the icon to activate the options below . quick ice Increases the production of ice water lter  Pressandholdforthreesecondstor esetafterlterchange. C/F T ouch to toggle display from F ahrenheit to Celsius. defa[...]

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    15 CONTROLS The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refriger ator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious hol idays within the Orthodox Jewish community . Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding both the freezer “ ∨ ” and ref rigerator “ ∧ ” indicatorsfo[...]

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    16 IMPORTANT Y our ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your ref rigerator . If you cannot connect a water supply , lift the ice maker’s wire signal arm to turn it off . Otherwise, the ice maker’ s llvalvema ymakealoudchatteringnoisewhenit attempts to operate without w ater[...]

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    17 CAUTION T o avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves caref ully . Shelves ma y break suddenly if nicked, scr atched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelv es to stabilize to room temperatur e before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher . STORAGE FEATURES Y our refrigerator includes SpillSaf [...]

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    18 STORAGE FEATURES Deli drawer Ideal for stor age of deli meats and cheese. Adjustable Door Bin 6 Place bin liner into bin. Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh f ood compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins ar e removable foreasycleaning.Someofthemhav exedpositions, while others can b[...]

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    19 Accessories (varies by model) Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food compartment door , for short- term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter . The dairy compartment is designed to be warmer than the open area and includes a lift -up cover and a dairy divider (select models). Dairy Compartment STORAGE FEATURES [...]

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    20 STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • K eep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F . • Avoid o vercrowding the refriger ator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and vegetables • Store fruits and vegetables[...]

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    21 Understanding the sounds you may hear Y ournew ,high-efciencyrefrigeratorma yintroduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refriger ator is operating correctly . Some surfaces onoors,walls,andkitchencabinetsmaymak ethese sounds more noticeable. The following is a list of major[...]

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    22 CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filters Y ourrefrigeratorisequippedwithw aterlteringsystem. Thewaterltersystemltersalldispenseddrinking water , as well as the water used to produce ice. Water Filter Thewaterlterislocatedatthetoprightsideofthe fresh f[...]

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    23 CHANGING THE FILTER Ordering replacement lters Ordernewltersbycalling877-808-4195,onlineat www .frigidaire.com/store, or thr ough the dealer where you bought your ref rigerator . Y ou may want to consider orderingextralterswheny ourstinstallyourrefriger ator . Air Filter Replacement car[...]

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    24 IMPORTANT If you store or mov e your refriger ator in freezing temper atures, be sure to completely drain the w ater supply system. F ailure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perf orm this operation. CAUTION • Pulltherefrigeratorstr aightout?[...]

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    25 CARE & CLEANING Care and cleaning tips Vacation and moving tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water • Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water . • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth bef ore cleaning around cont[...]

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    26  NOTE LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged, several lights ma y not light up. CARE & CLEANING Replacing LED Lights (select models) The fresh food compartments of y our refriger ator may have LED lights. Always use Frigidair e parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refriger ator’s power cor d. 2 Rem[...]

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    27 BEFORE YOU CALL Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker power switch is Off . • Ice maker has small cube caught in mechanism. • Saddle valv e on cold water pipe is clogge[...]

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    28 BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to “OF” or “0” . • Refriger ator is in defr ost cycle. • Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker . • Power outage. • S[...]

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    29 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warr anty . For one y ear from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs f or repairing or replacing an y parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance [...]