Tappan pmn Refrigerator User Manual
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1. Bs CAUTION I avoid damage and help the refrigerator runas efficiently as possible clean the condenser and air ventsperiodically Air Vents on Lower Access Panel excess waterout of sponge or clothbefore cleaningaroundthe controls light bulb oranyelectricalparts Wash removable parts such as shelves and drawers with baking soda solution ormild detergent and warm water DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES Rinse and dry thoroughly Clean the door gaskets withmildsuds rinsewith clear water andwipe dry Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels Any glue left fromthe tape or energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water andmild detergent or touchthe glue with the sticky side of tape already removed DONOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATI Eal Outside Wash the cabinet andhandles with warmwater andmild liquiddetergent Rinsewell andwipe dry witha clean soft cloth Do not use commercial household cleaners ammonia or alcohol to clean handles Remove any dust or dirt fromthe front of the toe grill using a vacuum cleaner with its dustingtool attachment Removethetoegrillbypullingit straight out Whilethe grill is removed vacuumthe backside of the grill andwipe with a sudsy cloth or sponge Periodically clean the condenser black tubes and w2. This Owner s Guide provides specific operating instructions for yourmodel Use refrigerator only as instructedinthis Owner sGuide Before startingrefrigerator followthese important first steps Location Installrefricerator nearagroundedelectrical outlet DONOT use anextension cordor anadapterplug out of direct sunlight andaway fromrange dishwasher or other heat sources ifpossible onafloorthat is level and strongenoughto support a fully loadedrefrigerator where a water supply is available for automatic icemaker Installation Donot install refrigerator where temperature will dropbelow 60 F 1590 or rise above 110 F 43 C Compressor will not be able tomaintain proper temperatures Inarecessedinstallation allowanextra 1 2 inch 10 15mm on each side for ROLLER ADJUSTING BOLT AdjustingFront Rollers ReplacingToeGrill easeof installation Ifthehinge side of the unit will beplacedagainst awall allowa 1 3 4 inch 44 mm space between wall and refrigerator to permit proper door swing Door Opening For best use of drawers and freezer basket refrigerator shouldbe ina position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be opened about 135 Leveling Refrigerator must be leveledwith all bottomcorners resting firmly ona solid floor Adjust front rollersto level cabinet both front to rear and side to side Keepcabinet as lowaspossible for stab
3. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the Model No andSerial No of this refrigerator in the spaces provided below These numbers are found on the serial plate locatedon the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment Model No Serial No Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD shown left shouldbe filled incompletely signedand returnedto the Frigidaire Company Product Registration Important Safety Instructions For Your Safety ChildSafety Electrical Infomation Other Precautions First Steps Location Installaticn Door Opening Teveling Cleaning Energy Saving Ideas Setting the Controls Cool Down Period Refrigerator Control Freezer Control Fresh Food Storage Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 10 Care and Cleaning 10 Inside 10 Outside 10 Replacingthe Light Bulb 9 10 Vacation andMoving Tips 11 Removing the Handles and Doors 12 15 Avoid Service Checklist 15 Normal Operating Sounds 16 Warranty 17 Service Information Canada 18 Warranty Canada E a E Important Safety For Your Safety Instructions Donot store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids inthe vicinity ofthis oranyctherappliance Readproduct labels for flanmabi Lityandotherwamings Read all instructions before Child Safety using this refrigerator Destroy carton plasticbags andany exterior wrappingmaterial immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked Children
4. Notes
5. Product and feature specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice 17 EFRIGIDAIRE WARRANTY IN CANADA REFRIGERATORS FROST FREE WARRANTOR Frigidaire Home Products 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 WARRANTY PERIOD For the first year after purchase by the original consumer owner Forthe second third fourth fifth sixth seventh eighth For service under this warranty contact your local dealer retailer authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE de pot or FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS PARTS AND SERVICE 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 Tel 905 565 9200 Fax 905 565 0937 WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT Pay cost to repair or replace any defectiveparts including service and labour charge Excludes original and replacement PureSource Ice amp Water Filter cartridges if equipped Original andreplacement cartridges arewarranted for 30 days partsonly Pay cost including service and labour charge to repair or ninth andtenth year after purchase by the original consurer owner WARRANTY APPLIES TO replace defective parts of the sealed refrigeration system consisting of the compressor evaporator condenser interconnect ingtubing drier andrefrigeration charge Li ERVICE or FRIGIDATRE PARTS SERVICI Productspurchasedandinstalled in
6. Therefrigerator control shouldbe set at themidpoint of the dial foratrial period of 24hours After 24hours adjust the control as needed For colder temperatures turn the dial a notch toward COLDEST For warmer temperatures turn the dial anotch toward COLD Adjust temperatures by one increment at atime Freezer Control The freezer control shouldbe set at themidpoint of the dial for atrial periodof 24hours After 24hours adjust the control as needed For colder temperatures turnthe dial a notch toward COLDEST For warmer temperatures turn the dial a notch toward COLD Adjust temperatures by one increment at atime Note When first setting the controls or when changing a setting wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes Turning the freezer control may change temperatures in both compartments For example ifthe freezer control isturnedtoa colder setting the refrigerator control may have tobe adjustedto a warmer one Turning the refrigerator control will change only the refrigerator temperature IMPORTANT If the freezer control is turned to OFF cooling stops in both compartments You may hear the Frost Free system working A fan circulates air inthe refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation andmaintenance of proper cooling temperatures donot block coldair vents with food items Water draining into the defrost water pan and hissing sounds are
7. Canada for personal single family householduse Defects resultingor arisingout of themanufacturingprocess Q9 Products bearing legiblemanufacturer smodel and serial numbers d Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO Transportation damage B Supolyandreplacement of porcelain fuses glass and light bulbs amp Parts and service supplied or obtained fromother than FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND S authorizeddepots d Proper installation control settingandcareof finish CONSUMER OWNER RESPONSIBILITY a To provide proof of the original date of purchase by means of abill of sale or payment Supply and replacement of porcelain fuses glass and light bulbs Properinstallation controlsettingandcareof finish This warranty is inacditionto any statutory warranties containedinany applicable thiswarranty arenct intendedto exclude or limit your rights under those statutes Thewarrantor however reserves the right tocharge transportation andtravelling costs fordistances inexcess of 48 kilametres 30miles fromthenearest FRIGIDAIR PARTS AND SERVICE authorized service depot This warranty plus the statutory warranties mentionedare the only warranties given to the consumer owner for this product B amp Toensure proper power supply and connection of the appliance to same d egislation Theterms andconditions of RE 18
8. andtransportation provide the labor to install suchpart other than with respect to the SealedRefrigeration System Time periods listedabove Alloftheprovisions of the full andlimitedwarranties above Costs of the technician s travel to the home and any andthe exclusions listedbelow apply costs for pick up anddelivery of the appliance required because of service Your appliance is warranted by White Consolidated Industries Inc We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty WCI has authorized Frigidaire Home Products and its authorized servicers to perform services covered by this warranty Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire servicer NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CON SUMER EXCLUSIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below L Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product 2 Properinstallation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing
9. gives you specific legal rights Youmay also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products 800 944 9044 Frigidaire Home Products sma FRIGIDAIRE Augusta GA 30917 HOME PRODUCTS Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by White Consolidated Industries Inc This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U S A andPuerto Rico 16 E wa om n n gsgaomooopp gt Service Informat ion To oe unne cost and inconvenience EK af simple checks D for calling for service Common occurrences and their solutions canbe found in the Canada Avoid Service Checklist Be sure you have followed the instructions inthis manual If you are unable to locate the cause of aproblem call for service Insist on factory service by an authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE All Frigidaire appliances are backed by FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE one of Canada s largest parts and service networks The Frigidaire reputationmeans you can enjoy complete professional service fromone of our hundreds of trainedtechnicians across the country FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 Place the name address and telephone number of your service depot inthe spaces below
10. It is very energy efficient however it does have a tendency to amplify sound WATER VALVE When the ice maker fills with water you will hear a buzzing sound and water running COMPRESSOR Modern high efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models The compressor may have a high i pitched hum or pulsating sound CONDENSER FAN You may hear the condenser fan cycling on and off On models equipped with an Automatic Ice Maker 15 TAPPAN REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your Tappan product is protected by this warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR WARRANTY Sealed System LIMITED WARRANTY Applicable to the State of Alaska WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE THROUGH ITS THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD AUTHORIZED SERVICERS WILL RESPONSIBLE FOR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts ofthis Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL purchase date appliance which prove to be defective inmaterials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER workmanship Secondthrough fifth years Repairor replace any parts inthe SealedRefrigerationSystem Diagnostic costs andany removal transportation and from original purchase compressor condenser evaporator drier andtubing which reinstallation costs which are required because of date prove to be defective inmaterials or workmanship and service Costs for labor parts
11. REWS Removing handles and trim WATER LINE WATER LINE NUT DISCONNECT WIRING HARNESS Figurel Door Tube TI Ink Mark Ss Collar ES Door Heel If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways follow these steps to remove the handles and or refrigerator and freezer doors To Remove Handles Full length Trim L Usingaputtyknife carefully slidethe corner of thebladeunderthetrim Slide blade down until you findthe trim lock Carefullymaneuver the blade against the trim lock fromthe side as shown Note Pressing down on the trim lock fromabovewill not releaseit Carefully push the putty knife firmly against thetrim lock andtwist gently The trimlockwill snap free fromthe door Eachtrimpiecewillhavetwotrimlocks Grasp trimandpull up away fromhandle using a slight side to sidemotion Remove screws attaching handle to door Repeat these steps for each handle end Keep screws andtrimpieces To replace handles line uphandlewith screwholes insert screws andtighten Slide upper and lower trimpieces back on handle ends and snap trim locks back intoholesondoor front N Dew To Remove Doors Before removing the doors be sure the freezer control is turnedto OFF Remove all food fromthe doors andunplug the refrigerator Remove the toe grill Trace around the hinges witha soft leadpencil This will make it easi
12. TAPPA SIDE BY SIDE ICE AND WATER REFRIGERATOR READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OWNER S GUIDE P N 218947500 9904 Product Registration Versi n en espafiol Si desea obtener una copia en espa ol de este Manual del Usuario s rvase escribir la direcci ngueseincluyeacontinuaci n Solicite laP N218947600 Spanish Owner s Guides Frigidaire Home Products P O Box 212378 Augusta GA 30917 HERE Contents This Owner s Guide provides specific operating instructions for yourmodel Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner s Guide Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigeratorsarestillcangerous evenif theywill sit for just a fewdays Ifyou aregetting ridof your oldrefrigerator ease follow instructionskbelowtohelp revent accidents EFORE YOU THROW WAY YOUR OLD EFRIGERATOR OR FEZER Take off doors Leave shelves in place sochildren may not easily clinbinsice 7 Wo AP d 1999 White Consolidated Industries Inc All rights reserved The information contained in this Owner s Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product Please readthrough the information contained in your literature pack to learnmore about your new appliance
13. act carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor Refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets Be sure floor is level and can adequately support refrigerator Contact carpenter to correct saggingor sloping floor Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Keep less food in drawer Track that drawers slides on is dirty Cleandrawer rollers andtrack 14 OCCURRENCE SOLUTION LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb isburnedout Replacebulb Light switchis stuck Light switchis locatedon interior door frame next tothe temperature control ineach compartment Push inplunger to release No electric current is reaching refrigerator See Occurrence Sect ion RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Normal Operating Sounds AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Occasionally you will hear ice cubes dropping into the ice bin EVAPORATOR FAN You may hear air being forced through the cabinet by the fan COLD CONTROL amp DEFROST TIMER These parts can produce a snapping sound when turning the refrigerator on or off The timer also produces sounds similar to an electric clock EVAPORATOR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound DEFROST HEATER During defrost cycles water dripping onto the heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur INSULATION Rigid foam insulation has excellent insulating capabilities
14. age the compressor Such damage is not covered under your warranty If you suspect your voltage is high or low consult your power company for testing d Ps Lae Toprevent the refrigerator frombeingturnedoff accidentally donot plugthe grounding plug unit into anoutlet controlledby awall switchorpull cord Donot pinch knot or bend the power cord in any manner Neverunplugthe refrigerator by pullingon the power cord Always grip the plug firmly andpull straight out fromthe receptacle Toavoidelectrical shock unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning andbefore replacinga light bulb Note Turningthe control toOFF turns off the campressor but does not disconnect power to the light bulb or other electrical camponents Donot operate the refrigerator inthe presence of explosive fumes Avoidcontact with any moving parts of the automatic icemaker Other Precautions Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly andpull straight out fromthe receptacle Toavoidelectrical shock unplug the refrigerator before cleaning andbefore replacinga light bulb Note Turningthe control to F turns off the compressor but does not disconnect power tothe light bulbor other electrical components Donot operate the refrigerator inthe presence of explosive fumes Avoidcontact with any moving parts of the automatic icemaker
15. ch of ice is made The icemaker turns off automatically when the ice storagebinis full Because of new plumbing connections the first production of ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor These shouldbe discarded until the cubes made are free of discolorationandtaste Remember that water quality determines your icequality It isbest to connect the icemaker to water that is not softened Chemicals fromamalfunctioning softener can damage the icemaker If icemaker is connectedto soft water ensure the softener is maintained and workingproperly To stopthe icemaker lift the wire signal armuntil it clicks and locks inthe up orOEF position ms go Siimc eca c asau Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser continued m Dispenser Tips Ice cubes storedtoo long may develop an odd flavor Empty the container and return it tothe proper position The icemaker will then producemore ice 2 Occasionally shake the container to keep ice separated 3 Ifthe dispensing arm is pushed in formore than 4minutes the dispensermotor may overloadand stop The overloadprotector will reset automatically after 3 or 4minutes Ifa large quantity of ice is neededat onetime it isbest to remove cubes directly fromthe ice storagebin 4 Certain sounds are normal when the icemaker is operating They are Motor operation Icebeing loosened fromthe tray Ice dropping into the storage bin Running water Water val
16. er to realign the doors when they are replaced Completely remove one door before starting removal of the other Freezer Door L Remove the toe grill See Outside inthe Care andCleaning section 2 Remove the wiring cover located over the lower hinge of the freezer door The cover isheldinplacebyasingle screw Figure 1 3 Todisconnect wiringharness plug connector position yourself tobe ableto place your thumbs on the flat sides of each connector piece Bendboth parts back and forth Then witha firm grasp pull the two pieces apart as shown 4 Todisconnect water line holdwater line elbow and push in on gray collar forcing elbow down off fromtube that runs into door 5 Placeastripoftape alongthe door bottom over the lower hinge and up the side of the door This will holdthe hinge in place when the door is removed 6 Remove the top bolt of the lower hinge Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE the bottombolt of the lower hinge 7 Remove top hinge cover by lifting back of cover and sliding forward Remove hinge screws fromhinge bracket with a counter clockwisemotion Note Hinge has minimal spring tension Holdbracket when removing last screw DONOT remove hinge bracket fromdoor amp Carefully lift the door up and off the loosened lower hinge bolt Figure 2 Refrigerator Door L Remove top hinge cover by lifting back of cover and sliding forward Remove hinge screws fromhinge bracket with a coun
17. fromoutside See Occurrence section oPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER some models Icemaker is not making any ice Icemaker wire signal armis in up or OFF position Move wire signal armto down or ON position Householdwater line valve is not open Turn on householdwater line valve Freezer is not cold enough See Occurrence section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Saddle valve on coldwater pipe is cloggedor restrictedby foreignmaterial Turn off householdwater line valve Remove cleanor replacevalve Ice maker is not making enough ice Icemaker is producing less ice than youexpect Icemaker shouldproduce approximately 2 1 2 to 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours Freezer is not cold enough See Occurrence section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Householdwater line valve is not completely open Turn on householdwater line valve Ice maker will not stopmaking ice Ice maker wire arm is being held down by some item in freezer Move item and release arm Remove any ice cubes frozen together over arm Ice maker is not separating the cubes Ice cubes are not being used frequent ly enough Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes Icehaspickedup odor or flavor fromstrong food stored in refrigerator or freezer Cover foods tightly Ice has bad odor and taste Discardstale ice Icemakerwill produce fresh supply Water running to icemaker has poor taste or odor Add filter to icemaker Consult awater purifyin
18. ften so that cubes do not freeze together Householdwater line valve is not open Openhouseholdwater line valve See Occurrence Icemaker isnot makingany ice Freezer door is not closed Be sure freezer door is closed Water has been inthe tank fora period of time Drawanddiscard 7 8 glasses of water to freshen the supply Drawanddiscardan additional 3 6 glasses to completely rinse out tank Unit not properly connectedto coldwater line Connect unit to coldwater line that supplies water tokitchen faucet Tubing used in the householdwater supply and installation of unit may affect water taste andodor Forbest results use copper tubing for water connection Water has ahighmineral content Contact water treatment plant for help Have someone turn up the cut off and cut on pressure on the water pump system Interior needs tobe cleaned Clean interior with sponge warmwater andbaking soda Foodwith strongodor is in refrigerator Cover foodtightly Door is not designedto swing shut automatically Close door securely Door was closedtoo hard causing other door to open slightly Close both doors gently Refrigerator isnot level It rocksonthe floorwhen it ismovedslightly Besure floor is level andsolid andcan adequately support refrigerator Adjust rollers as needed Floor is uneven orweak Refrigerator rocks onthe floorwhen it ismovedslightly Be sure floor is level and can adequately support refrigerator Cont
19. g company 13 OCCURRENCE ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice Ice dispenser is jammed WATER DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense water Water has an odd taste and or odor Water pressure is extremely low ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Drawers are difficult tomove SOLUTION Ice storagebin is empty When the first supply of ice is dropped intobin dispenser shouldoperate Freezer temperature is set toowarm Turn freezer control toa higher setting so that ice cubes will bemade When first supply of ice ismade dispenser should operate Householdwater line valve is not open Open householdwater line valve and allow sufficient time for ice to be made When ice is made dispenser should operate Freezer door is not closed Be sure freezer door is closed Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4 5 minutes Motor is overloaded Motor overload protector will reset inapproximately 3minutes Icecanthenbe dispensed Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use temperature fluctuations and or power outages Remove ice storage bin thaw and empty the contents Cleanbin wipe dry and replace inproper position When new ice ismade dispenser should operate Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker armandback of bin Remove ice cubes that are jamming dispenser Ice cubes are frozen together Use the dispenser o
20. gerator compartment As thewater is dispensed thetank is autamatically refilled Forproper operation of the dispenser the supply water pressure must fall between 30 psi and120psi After the refrigerator is installedandthe plumbing connections are complete the water tank shouldbe filled by drawing one glass of water It may take about 1 1 2minutes after depressing the dispenser armbefore water works its way through the plumbing connections andbegins to fill this first glass Drawand discard 7 more glasses tobe sure that the tank andplumbing connections are rinsed of any impurities The water delivery systemhas abuilt in shut off device that will stop the water flow after 3 minutes of continuous use Simply release the actuator button to reset the dispensing mechanism To ensure fresh tasting water plan to use the dispenser every day If the water dispenser has not been used for a week or more draw and discard 7 8 glasses to freshen the tank supply How the Ice Dispenser Works The icemaker and ice storage bin are located in the top left corner of the freezer compartment Afterthe refrigerator is installedproperly andhas cooled for several hours the ice maker canbeginmaking ice Tobegin ice production lower the wire signal armtothe down or ONposition As cubes aremade they are stored in th storagebin Withnousage it will take approximately 2 days to fillthebin However the dispenser may be used after the first bat
21. humidity within the Crisper drawer This canextendthe life of fresh vegetables which keepbest in high humidity Leafy vegetables however keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on HIGHER or ina drawer without a Humidity Control This keeps incoming air to aminimumand maintains maximummoisture content Meat Keeper The Meat Keeper is locatedat the bottomof the refrigerator The temperature in this compartment can be made colder than the rest of the refrigerator compart ment by sliding the Chilled Air Control knob within the COLDEST or COLD range Meat will be partially frozen andmay be kept fresh longer than if storedona refrigeratorshelf Beforeplacingitems intheMeat Keeper followthese steps to keep themeat fresh CHILLED AIR CONTROL Gx gt COLDEST 4 mmm EN COLD ChilledAirControl 1 Carefully handle meat with clean hands and always keep the compartment clean 2 Storemeatinitsoriginalwrapper If necessary overwrapinplasticwrapor foil toprevent drying Wrap fish tightly to prevent odor transfer to other foods 3 Ifspoilageever occurs disinfect the compartment with liguidchlorine bleach following label directions Then rinsewitha solution of baking soda andwater Rinse with clear water anddry Freezer Basket Aslide out wire basket somemodels have two hangs below the bottom freezer shelf This basket provides easy access to frozen f
22. ility Neveradjust cabinet rollers so front is lower than rear Toadjust front rollers Open refrigerator and freezer doors Remove toe grill bypullingit straight out Adjust rollersbyturningeachrolleradjustingbolt with anadjustablewrench a socket wrench oranutdriveruntil refrigerator is level andstable Rear rollers arenot adjustable Check both doors tobe sure seals touch cabinet evenly onall four sides If freezerdoorishigher than refrigeratordoor raiseright comerand or lower left corner until doors align across top of cabinet Ifrefrigeratordoorishigherthan freezerdoor raise left comer and or lower right corner until doors align across top of cabinet Toreplacetoegrill Lineuptabswithholes andpushgrill straight on Cleaning Washthe inside all removable parts andthe outside withmild detergent and warm water Wipe dry DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES Donot use razor blades or other sharp instruments that can scratch appliance surface when removing adhesive labels Any glue left fromthe tape or energy label canbe removedwith amixture of warmwater andmilddetergent or touch glue with sticky side of tape already removed DO NOT REMOVE SERIAL PLATE Energy Saving Ideas Install the refrigerator inthemost cool part of the roam out of direct sunlight and away fromheating ducts or registers Donot place the refrigerator next to heat producing appliances s
23. ires beneath the refrigerator behindthetoegrill Donot allow lint ordust toaccumulateonthecoils Insert a long handled brush or vacuum attachment between the two coils to bring the Lint forward Toreplacethetoegrill lineuptabswithholes andpushgrill straight on Use caution when cleaning in the area of the coils Surfaces there may be sharp The air vents on the lower access panel at the rear of the refrigerator shouldbe cleanedperiodically Cleanthe vents by usinga vacuumcleaner with its dustingtool attachment Whenmoving the refrigerator pull straight out Do not shift the refrigerator fromsideto sideasthismaytearorgougethe floor covering Be careful not tomove the refrigerator beyondplumbing connections Replacing the Light Bulb To replace the light bulb in either compartment L Unplugthe refrigerator 2 Wear gloves as protection against possiblebroken glass 3 Replace oldbulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage 4 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in Vacation and Moving Tips Short vacations Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3weeks or less Useupallperishable items in refrigerator section Wrap and store other items inthe freezer Turnoff automatic icemaker even if youwill be gone just a few days E SeSe Care and Cleaning continued Long vacations Remove all food and ice if you will be gone 1 month or more Turn controls to OFF and d
24. is satisfactory Allow24 hours forthetemperatureto stabilize Then if refrigerator temperature is not right set refrigerator control toawammer setting Temperature in the refrigerator is toO pefrigeratorcontrol is set toowam Set refrigerator control toacolder setting ALlow24 hours forthe warm and the freezer temperature is tenperatureto stabilize satisfactory Temperature in Meat Keeper some ChilledAir Control is set toowam Adjust ChilledAirControltoacolder setting models is too warm WATER MOISTURE FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator Weather ishot andhumid which increases rate of frost buildup and internal sweating This is nomal walls Door is slightly open See Occurrence sect ion ceENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door is opened too often or too long Open door less often Water collects on bottom side of drawer Vegetables contain andgiveoffmoisture It isnot unusual tohavemoisture on the bottom side of the cover CONS Water collects inbottomof drawer Washed vegetables and fruits drain while inthe drawer Dry items before putting them into drawer Water collecting inbottomof drawer is normal WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Weather is humid This is normal inhumid weather When humidity is lower the moisture should or between doors disappear Door is slightly open causing coldair frominside refrigerator tomeet warmair
25. isconnect power Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to the closed Clean interior thoroughly Leave both doors open to prevent odor andmold build up Block open if necessary Moving Whenmoving refrigerator follow these guidelines to prevent damage Remove all food and other items from both the refrigerator and freezer compartments Empty ice storagebin Ifahandtruck is usedinmoving load refrigerator fromthe side Tumrollersas farupaspossible Thiswill protect themduring slidingormoving Cabinet should be well padded and handled with care DO NOT DROP IMPORTANT Once your refrigerator Ice andWater dispensing systemhas been filledwithwater it is important that the refrigerator remain inan environment that stays above the freezingmark Ifthe refrigerator is goingtobe storedinanenvironment that will fall below freezing or will see freezing temperatures during amove the water in the Ice andWater systemmust be drained completely Failure to do so could result in damage to the Ice andWater system This damage could result inwater leaks when the refrigerator isput back inservice It wouldbe advisable to contact a service representative toperformthis operation 10 E ogaoO osgossssaa uamnn n Aga Removing the Handles and Doors TRIM SCREWS HANDLE USING PUTTY KNIFE APPLY PRESSURE TO TRIM LOCKS FROM THE SIDE AND GENTLY TWIST SC
26. itted Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order tomaintain desiredtemperatures Thermostat is keeping refrigerator at a constant temperature This isnomal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant Freezer control is set too cold Set freezer control toawammer setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory Allow24 hours forthe temperature to stabilize Then if refrigerator temperature is not right set refrigerator control toa colder setting Refrigerator control is set too cold Set refrigerator control toa wamer setting Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize Refrigerator control is set too cold See solution above Meat shouldbe stored at atemperature just below the freezing point of water 32 F 0 C for maximum fresh storage time It is normal for ice crystals to formdue to themoisture content of meat ChilledAir Control set toocold Adjust ChilledAir Control toa lower setting Doors are opened too frequently or too long Warmair enters refrigerator whenever door is opened Open door less often Door is open slightly See Occurrence section oPENING CLOSING oF DOORS DRAWERS Condenser is dirty Clean condenser See Outside in Care andCleaning 12 OCCURRENCE SOLUTION TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM continued Temperature in freezer is too warm Freezer control is set toowarm Set freezer control toacolder setting until freezer temperature
27. normal during the automatic Frost Free cycle Fresh Food Storage Remove Shipping Clips Shelf Adjustment Refrigerator shelves are easily adjustedto suit individual needs Before adjusting shelves remove all food The shipping clips which stabilize the shelves for shipping may be removed and discarded Toadjust the cantilever shelves shelves supportedat the rear of the refrigerator lift the back of the shelf upandout Replace shelf by inserting hooks at rear into slots Lower and lock intoposition Somemodels have Spillfree glass shelves whichcatchandholdaccidental spills Door Storage Doorbins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars bottles andcans Items usedoften are available for quick selection and out Cantilever Shelf Humidity Control The doorbins canbemovedto suit individual needs Removebins by lifting straight up Placebins inthe desiredposition and lower over the supports he Dairy compartment is warmer than the general food storage section and is intended for short termstorage of cheese spreads orbutter Crisper TheCrisper drawer locatedunderthebottamrefrigerator shelf is for storing fruits and vegetables Most produce shouldbe washed in clear water and drained before placing inthis drawer Items with strong odors or highmoisture shouldbe wrapped before storing The Humidity Control somemodels allows youto adjust the
28. oodpackages Tall Storage Compartment some models Ashelf is attachedtothe freezer wall just below the ice server This allows for convenient storage of tall items placedvertically between the ice server andth freezerwall Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser The ice andwater dispenser on the freezer door conveniently dispenses chilledwater and ice cubes To operate the dispenser slide the knob to the selection of your choice andpress a glass against the dispensing arm as shown Be suretoholdthe glass as far upas Dispenser Selector Press glass against dispensingam Signal Arm Ice Maker possibletocatchall ice Tostopdispensing pull glass away fromdispensing arn When dispensing ice release the dispensing armbefore the glass is full but donot remove the glass until the ice has completely dispensed A small heated area beneath the dispenser floor catches andevaporates small spills This drip tray is removable and dishwasher safe Do not pour water or excess cubes into this area because there is no drain Light The dispenser has a light which canbe turned on and off by sliding the knob tothe desiredposition The light alsoturns on automatically when ice and or water is dispensed Replace light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage How the Water Dispenser Works The water tank is locatedbehindthe drawers inthe refri
29. oplacewith the drivemechanism For further instruction seethe label onthe icebucket Remove and empty the ice storage binif L Anextended power failure one hour or longer causes ice cubes in the ic storage bintomelt and freeze together and jamthe dispenser mechanism 2 Theicedispenser isnot used frequently Ice cubes will freeze together inthebin and jamthe dispenser mechanism Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen the cubes NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism HE fr lns9iininnauL lt osgesao Care and Cleaning Ay CAUTION pee objects stick to cold metal surfaces Donot touch refrigerated Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean toprevent odor build up Wipeupany spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year Never use metallic scouringpads brushes abrasive cleaners or strongalkaline solutions onany surface Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning NOTE Turning the control to OFF does not disconnect power to the controls light bulb orotherelectricalcamponents Inside Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator and freezer witha solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warmwater Rinse and dry thoroughly Be sure to wring surfaces with wet or damp hands
30. reezer control is off Set freezer control See Setting the Controls Refrigerator is indefrost cycle This isnormal fora fully autamaticdefrosting refrigerator The defrost cycle occurs periodically lasting about 20minutes Plug at wall outlet is disconnected Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Check and or replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse Reset circuit breaker Power outage Check house lights Call local electric company Roomor outside weather is hot It is normal forthe refrigerator to work longer under these conditions Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a periodof time It takes about 8 12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely Automatic icemaker is operating Icemaker operation causes refrigerator to run slightlymore Doors are opened too frequently or too long Warmair entering the refrigerator causes it to runmore Open doors less often Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open Make sure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers fromblocking door See Occurrence sect ion oPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Refrigerator control found in refrigerator section is set toocold Set refrigerator control toawammer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow24 hours forthe temperature to stabilize Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked orpoorly f
31. shouldnever use these items for play Cartons coveredwith rugs bedspreads plastic sheets or stretch wrapmay become airtight chambers that can quickly cause suffocation Remove all staples fromthe carton Staples can cause severe cuts and ruin finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture Anempty discarded ice box refrigerator or freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children Remove door of any appliance that is not in use even if it is being discarded CANA avoid fire hazardor pepe Electrical Informati electric shock Donot use an extension EL 2 us cordor an adapter plug Do not remove These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the any prong from power cord design of this refrigerator will operate properly Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only electrical outlet The power cordof the appliance is equipped with a three Grounding type prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards It must be wall receptacle plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Th rie receptaclemust be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances cut remove Consult a qualified electrician DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN kn afe ADAPTER PLUG If voltage varies by 10 percent ormore performance of your refrigerator may be affected Operatingthe refrigerator with insufficient power can dam
32. such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not apart of the appliance when it was shipped fromthe factory Damages to finishafter installation amp Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes onmodels with these features pg This warranty does not cover the following L CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY Note Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involvemalfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household use The consumer shall pay for such service calls 3 Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Frigidaire or its authorized servicers use of parts other than genuine Frigidaire Home Products parts obtained frompersons other than such servicers or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined Keep your bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain andkeepall receipts This written warranty
33. ter clockwisemotion Note Hinge has minimal spring tension Holdbracket when removing last screw DONOT remove hinge bracket fromdoor 2 Remove the top bolt of the lower hinge Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE the bottombolt of the lower hinge 3 Carefully lift the door up and off the loosened lower hinge bolt Storethedoors inasafeplaceuntil the refrigerator ismovedtothe desired location Keepall hardware for reinstallation To Reinstall Doors To reinstall the doors reverse the instructions usedto remove the doors Note To reinstall water line pushelbowup onto door tube until collar touches tube ink mark as shown left 11 fe Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator compressor does not run Refrigerator runs too much or too long Refrigerator compressor goes on and off frequently TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD Temperature in freezer is too cold and refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Temperature in refrigerator is too cold and freezer temperature is satisfactory Food stored in drawers freezes Food stored in Meat Keeper some models freezes TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Temperature in freezer or refrigerator is too warm Before calling for service reviewthis list It may save youtimeandexpense This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials inthis agoliance SOLUTION F
34. uchas a range ovenor dishwasher If this is not possible a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances willhelpthe refrigerator operatemoreefficiently Levelthe refrigerator sothedoors closetightly Refertothis Owner s Guide for the suggested refrigerator settings Periodiccleaningof the condenser will helpthe refrigerator runmoreefficiently See Outside in the Care andCleaning section Donot overcrowdthe refrigerator or block coldair vents Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer andusemore energy Shelves shouldnot be linedwith aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere with coldair circulation making the refrigerator less efficient which could cause food spoilage Cover foods andwipe containers drybeforeplacingtheminthe refrigerator This cuts down onmoisture build up inside the unit Organizethe refrigerator to reduce door openings Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible Setting the Controls Colder 3 Refrigerator T o N gt FANN gt D A amp Warmer N Q Refrigerator i RefrigeratorControl y S x TA FREEZER mb conmo Ht o Ne FreezerControl Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading with food Refrigerator Control
35. ve opening or closing For more information on these operations see Normal Operating Sounds 5 Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or for long vacations amp Ifthe icemaker istobeturnedoff fora longperiodof time turnthewater supply valvetotheclosedposition Cleaning the Ice Dispenser MWe Do not use the ice chute as a handle when removing or replacing the ice storage bin Surfaces there may be sharp DO NOT PUT FINGERS UP ICE CHUTE SURFACES THERE MAY BE SHARP AUGER Repositioning the Auger Clean the dispenser and ice storagebin at regular intervals particularly before you takeavacationormove or ifthe icedispenser sticks L Stop iceproductionby liftingthe wire signal armto the up or OFF position 2 Remove ice storagebinby liftingup andout Empty andcarefully cleanthebin withmilddetergent Do not submerge the bin while cleaning Rinse with clear water Donot use harsh or abrasive cleaners Allow icebinto dry completely before replacing inthe freezer 3 Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the ice storage bin 4 Replace the ice storage bin Lower the wire signal amon the icemaker to th down or ON position andthe icemaker will resume production IMPORTANT When removing or replacingthe ice bin donot rotate the auger inthe icebin Ifthe auger is accidentally turned youmust realign the auger by turning it in 90 turns until the icebin fits int
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