Frigidaire FFHN2740PS0 manual

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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 Instructions ......................2 Features at a Glance ...................................4 Installation ................................................5 Door Remov al I[...]

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    2 WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . IMPORTANT IMPORT ANT indicates installation, oper ation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in d[...]

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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 V olt, 60 Hz. , 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of theapplian[...]

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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 may ha ve to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider . INSTALLATION CAUTION Do Not install the refrigerator 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 temper[...]

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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 illustration).  2 Y oucanraiseorlower[...]

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    7 T o 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 makes 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proper connectionwiththeippermullionguide, there should be a separation about the[...]

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    9 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS T o 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 grasping both sidesoftheconnectorrmly ,depressthe latch, and pull apart. Remov e the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of [...]

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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 heavy . 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 for[...]

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    11 INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES CAUTION W ear gloves and safet y goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these 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 [...]

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    12 INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remov e handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fr esh food handle end 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 opposite door . [...]

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    13 Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® 1 Remov e handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fr esh food handle end 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 opposite door .  3 Whileholdi[...]

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    14 WARNING T o avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury , disconnect the refrigerator fr om electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator .  NOTE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator [...]

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    15 To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket.T urnONwatersupplyandush supply line until water is clear . T urn OFF water supply at shutoff v alve. 3. Remove plastic cap from w ater valve inlet and discard [...]

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    16 CONTROLS Options may vary 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resetafterlter change. C/F T ouch to toggle display from F ahrenhe[...]

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    17 CONTROLS The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community . Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding both the freezer “ ∨ ” and refrigerator “ ∧ ”indicatorsf o[...]

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    18 IMPORTANT Y our ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator . If you cannot connect a water supply , li ft the ice maker’ s wire signal arm to turn it off . Otherwise, the ice maker’ s llvalvemaymak ealoudchatteringnoise when it attempts to operate without water . C[...]

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    19 CAUTION T o avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature bef ore cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher . STORAGE FEATURES Y our refrigerator includes SpillSafe TM [...]

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    20 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 food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are remov able for easy cleaning. Some of themhavexedpositions,whileotherscanbe ad[...]

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    21 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 cov er and a dairy divider (select models). Dairy Compartment STORAGE FEATURES [...]

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    22 Middle Basket Divider Basket Divider Retainers Stabilizer Bar Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Divider Dividers Remov al Lift up on the front of the middle divider and pull out. Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out.  NOTE Spill Guard T ray should be hand washed in warm water . STORAGE FEATURES[...]

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    23 STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the f resh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F . • Avoid ov ercrowding the refriger ator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and vegetables • Store fruits and vegetables[...]

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

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    25 CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filters Y ourrefrigeratorisequippedwithwater 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 food compart[...]

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

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    27 IMPORTANT If you store or move y our refrigerator in f reezing temperatures, be sur e to completely drain the water 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 perform this oper ation. CAUTION • Pull the refrigerator str aight out to move it[...]

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    28 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 before [...]

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    29  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 refrigerator may have LED lights. Alw ays use Frigidaire parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refriger ator’s power cord. 2 Remov[...]

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    30 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 valve on col d water pipe is clogged[...]

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    31 BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to “OF” or “0” . • Refriger ator is in defrost cycle. • Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker . • Power outage. • Set freezer co[...]

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