FRIGIDAIRE Top Mount Refrigerator Manual L0504380

User Manual: FRIGIDAIRE FRIGIDAIRE Top Mount Refrigerator Manual FRIGIDAIRE Top Mount Refrigerator Owner's Manual, FRIGIDAIRE Top Mount Refrigerator installation guides

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Full terms of the warranties covering your Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer

are detailed on the back page of this booklet.

Please read them.

The model and serial numbers of your refrigerator-freezer

are found inside the fresh food compartment in the upper

left hand corner. Record and retain these numbers.

Model number FPC._-,_O(=:,7"-,_

Serial number

Frigidaire

Custom Imperial

FPCI-206T-8

Use and Care Guide

for your new Frigidaire

Refrigerator-Freezer

Follow these easq steps

for proper installation

Install refrigerator-freezer in aconve-

nient location away from extreme heat

and cold. Allow clearances between

refrigerator-freezer and side wall so

doors will open a minimum of 90% The

floor should be firm, level, and capable

of supporting the loaded cabinet's

weight,

Plug refrigerator-freezer into a3-wire

grounded appliance branch circuit.

Refrigerator-freezer is equipped with

a 3-prong plug and for safety must

be plugged into a properly grounded

outlet.

If the proper outlet is not available, do

not remove the third prong on the plug.

Have a qualified electrician replace the

outlet. He is aware of national and local

electrical codes, and will properly wire

the outlet for you. Do not use an exten-

sion cord.

Roll refrigerator-freezer into place. Do

not roll over power cord. Unplug elec-

trical cord before moving refrigerator-

freezer completely from wall.

Level refrigerator-freezer so it rests

solidly on the floor without rocking.

Use a large, flat-blade screwdriver to

adjust the rollers at front corners. Ad-

justing screws are located behind the

base grille. (See instructions for remov-

ing grille on page 5.) Turn to the right

to raise the corner, to the left to lower

it. Height of refrigerator-freezer from

floor will adjust from 0 inch to _ inch.

If the ice maker is installed, adjust rol-

lers so that aft four corners are level

with each other.

If the ice maker is not installed, you

may adjust rollers in either of two ways:

• If you want the door to fresh food

compartment to close when not held

open, adjust rollers so that front of

refrigerator-freezer is raised slightly.

However, front corners must be level

with each other; and rear corners

with each other.

• If you want the door to fresh food

compartment to remain motionless

when open, adjust the rollers so that

all four corners are level with each

other.

Turn front adjusting screws one full turn

to the right; lower leveling glides snug

against the floor, using your hand or an

open-end wrench; then turn front ad-

justing screws one full turn to the left.

Make sure all packing material is re-

moved, including the tape on the drain

pan behind the base grille.

If the shipping tape has left a residue

on the doors, touch the residue lightly

with the adhesive side of tape or with

isopropy! alcohol (most rubbing alco-

hol is this type). Do not use a solvent,

such as lighter or cleaning fluid, nor an

abrasive cleaner.

Clean refrigerator-freezer and parts to

remove dust from shipping and pack-

ing. (See How to clean your new refrig-

erator-freezer on page 6.)

How to start ¥our new refrigerator-freezer,

and how to adjust it to qour requirement

The cold controls are located inside

the fresh food compartment at the top.

They control the temperature of the

fresh food and freezer compartments.

To set controls: Set Refrigerator Con-

trol at #5. A convenient dial under-

neath the Refrigerator Control (see

arrow) makes it easy to set this control.

Also, set Freezer Control at #5 setting.

You may hear a slight chattering sound

when you first start the refrigerator-

freezer. This sound will disappear as

the appliance cools down.

To change temperatures: Good indica-

tions of proper settings are the cold-

ness of milk which has remained in the

fresh food compartment overnight and

the firmness of ice cream in the freezer

compartment. Many factors influence

the internal temperature of the fresh

food and freezer compartments:

• The temperature and humidity of the

home.

• The frequency of door openings and

the amount of warm food placed in

the refrigerator-freezer.

• The combination of foods and con-

tainers •stored in refrigerator-freezer.

For these reasons, you may want to ad-

just either or both controls to suit the

season and your needs. When adjust-

ing the temperature:

• Turn control to a higher number for

colder temperatures.

• Turn control to a lower number for

warmer temperatures.

• Allow approximately 12 hours or

overnight for temperatures to stabi-

lize. Then check to see if further ad-

justments are necessary.

Note: Changing either control will have

some effect on the temperature of the

other compartment.

To turn off refrigerator-freezer: Turn

Refrigerator Control to OFF and dis-

connect electrical cord. Remove ice

trays and food. Leave doors ajar for

air circulation.

How much food can

be loaded at once?

Your" new Frigidaire Refrigerator-

Freezer needs time to cool down

after you first start it; but you may

immediately load it with foods

that are already refrigerated or

frozen.

After storage temperatures have

stabilized, limit the amount of

warm foods you load at any one

time. Warm foods placed in the

fresh food compartment and un-

frozen foods placed in the freezer

compartment affect the storage

temperatures; it takes time for

these temperatures to stabilize

again. Too large a load can keep

temperatures warm enough, long

enough for foods to spoil.

Facts about

its operation

Frost-Proof, Your refrigerator-freezer

is completely Frost-Proof. You never

have to defrost either compartment.

Occasionally you may see or hear the

defrost system at work. A red glow be-

low the freezer compartment or slight

hissing sounds of frost melting are nor-

mal indications that you will never have

to defrost your refrigerator-freezer.

When the defrost system is operating

(less than half an hour), the compressor

does not run. At all other times, the com-

pressor cycles on and off as needed to

satisfy the setting of the Refrigerator

Control,

Flowing Cold. Frigidaire Flowing Cold

circulation gently blows cold air

through the food compartments; pro-

vides lower, more uniform tempera-

tures; provides faster return of proper

temperatures after door openings.

You may hear your new refrigerator-

freezer run more often than your old

one did. The new one probably is larger

and colder and has more special fea-

tures than your old one.

1Flex-Quik ice trays

2Ice tray shelves

3 Ice server

4 Removable freezer shelf

5Juice-can holder

6 Refrigerator Control

7Interior light

8 Freezer Control

9 Meat Tender compartment

10 Fully adjustable shelves

11 Vegetable Hydrator

cover shelf

12 Vegetable Hydrators

13 Serial and Model Plate

14 Removable egg servers

15 Cheese

16 Spreads (butter and

margarine)

17 Condiment shelf

18 Door shelves

19 Smooth-glide rollers

(adjustable at front corners)

20 Base grille

21 Drain pan and drain trap

(behind base grille)

22 Reversa-doors

When you discard

a refrigerator

Completely remove the

doors to prevent child en-

trapment. In many munici-

palities, this is the law. At

any rate, it takes only a

moment with a screwdriver

or wrench. De this as soon

as possible. Also as soon

as you can, have the old

unit carted away and de-

stroyed before it attracts

a child's curiosity and en-

dangers his life.

Cabinet exterior. You probably have

noticed beads of moisture on a glass of

iced tea on a hot summer day. This is

the natural condensation of moisture

on a cold surface. A special system has

been designed to minimize this con-

densation on your Frigidaire Refriger-

ator-Freezer. As a result, it is normal

for some parts of the cabinet to feel

warm to the touch.

Getting to know your new refrigerator-freezer

Here are some of the features of your

Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer. Take a

moment to know how each can give

you all the convenience it is designed

to provide. Numbers match those in the

illustration on page 3. For helpful in-

formation, read the Foodkeeping.Tips

booklet that is inside this refrigerator-

freezer.

Flex-Quik ice trays O

and ice server O

Fill trays 3/4 full to allow for expansion

of water during freezing. Do not ever-

fill! Place in freezer compartment on

ice tray shelves and on top of the

server, for best use of freezer com-

partment space.

To release ice cubes, place tray upside

down on top of ice sewer. Grasp rim of

sewer and ice tray at diagonally oppo-

site corners, as shown. Push down on

corners; cubes easily drop into server.

Meat Tender compartment O

The cold air directed to the Meat

Tender provides lower temperatures for

best keeping-quality of meats. This ex-

tends the storage time of most meats;

however, it does vary with the type of

meat, its quality, and original condition.

Such coldness makes it possible to

store top quality, freshly cut meats for

up to seven days; specialty meats,

ground meats, and poultry up to three

to five days. A surface freeze of ice

crystals may appear on the meat. This

is normal because of cold temperatures.

See Foodkeeping Tips for helpful in-

formation. Do not store fruits and veg-

etables in Meat Tender.

To receive special cooling, the Meat

Tender must be placed toward the

right, and top shelf must be in the top

position.

For more flexible use of the top shelf,

you can move the position of the Meat

Tender cover shelf.

Extreme left position. Right legs on shelf bars 7and 8.

4

Extreme right position. Right legs on shel! bars

fand 2.

Vegetable Hydrators O

Store fruits and vegetables in the Veg-

etable Hydrators. See Foodkeeping

Tips for helpful information.

Leafy vegetables contain a high per-

centage of water and require high-

humidity storage to retain their fresh,

crisp appearance. Rinse and drain

them before storing; this will add a

little extra moisture to help keep them

crisp.

Some moisture may collect in the

Hydrators because of the high moisture

content of the vegetables. When neces-

sary, simply sponge the Hydrators dry.

The moisture balance is best when

each drawer is %full of vegetables, or

more; vchen storing less, ybu may pre-

fer to place some items in plastic bags.

Egg servers _)

Be sure rear edge of server fits under

ledge on door and is securely held.

Store eggs large end up.

Drain pan _)

Moisture collected during automatic

defrosting evaporates from a drain pan

located behind the base grille on left

side. Finding moisture in the pan is

normal, especially on humid days.

Wash pan when you clean refrigerator-

freezer and always after spillovers.

Drain trapO

Located above the drain pan and under

the left Hydrator, the white drain trap

permits defrost water and spillovers to

drain into the pan below it. Clean it oc-

casionally, and always after spillovers.

Condenser

The condenser, an important part of

the sealed refrigeration system, is lo-

cated beneath the fresh food compart-

ment at the rear of the product. Clean

it periodically. (See How to clean your

new refrigerator-freezer on page 6.)

Energq-wise tips

Try not to place your refrigerator-

freezer near a range or hot air register.

Transfer warm foods to a cool con-

tainer before placing them in the refrig-

erator-freezer.

Return fresh and frozen foods to the

refrigerator-freezer as soon as pos-

sible. Measure and remove the quantity

needed for cooking or for the table,

and refrigerate the remainder at once.

Use cold controls efficiently by select-

ing the settings that provide about 36°F

in the fresh food compartment and 0°F

in the freezer.

Fill the refrigerator-freezer with food,

but be careful not to overfill.

Make sure that food packages do not

block air vents in the freezer or fresh

food compartment.

Open the doors only when necessary,

and only for as long as necessary.

Before you go on an extended vaca-

tion, turn off the refrigerator-freezer as

directed on page 7.

Clean the condenser surfaces of the

refrigerator-freezer; dirt restricts air

flow and acts to insulate the condenser,

forcing the refrigerator-freezer to work

harder and longer to maintain proper

temperatures.

A¢©essories

These accessories can make your new

Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer even

more convenient. They are available

through your Frigidaire Dealer at extra

charge.

"Add-On" Automatic Ice Maker, Model

IMK-8

Refrigerator Deodorizer -- #9956841

Appliance Care Kit--#6598972

Water supply line and fittings for "Add-On"

Automatic Ice Maker---_6597562

Party Ice Kit with3 mini-cube trays and

server u #614636

How to remove and replace parts

Part To remove

Meat Tender

drawer 0

Vegetabl_ HydArator

cover she_/f U)

Grasp shelf at right

front corner and pull

up, clearing front sup-

ports. Or tap from un-

derneath, clearing

right support. Pull shelf

slightly forward, then

up, clearing left rear

support. Remove.

Snap right side up out

of wall supports. Raise

right side and pull

shelf out of left wall

supports.

Disconnect electrical

cord. Grasp white

plastic grid and pull

down. Unscrew bulb.

Pull straight out until

it stops. Then lift up

and pull out.

Remove Meat Tender•

Lift front legs up and

pull shelf forward and

out.

Tilt up the front edge

of shelf; ,lift hooks on

rear edge out of sup-

ports.

Remqve Hydrators.

Lift front up off sup-

ports. Pull forward.

To replace

Hook shelf onto left

support; then snap

into right supports.

Guide prongs on left

side into shelf sup-

ports. Lower right side

and snap into place•

Replace bulb with one

of desired brightness,

up to 100 watts. An-

chor two hooks of grid

onto either side of

light compartment

opening; then snap up

into place. Plug in

electrical cord.

Slide drawer into

cover shelf guides.

Push completely in.

Lower rear legs in de-

sired position, and

hook leg-bases over

shelf frame. Lower

front legs and snap

them into place.

With front edge tilted

up, guide hooks into

supports at desired

shelf position. Lower

shelf front into place.

Slide onto rear sup-

ports. Lower shelf

over front supports.

Part

Vegetable

Hydrators _)

Parts removal with

90° door opening

Drain pan _)

_n trap _)

To remove To replace

Pull straight out.

Shelves: Clear shelf

supports. See instruc-

tions above. Remove

shelves, starting with

top she_f, by tilting

them sideways to

clear door shelves.

Hydrators: One Hy-

drator will pull straight

out. The other must

be removed with the

cover shelf as shown.

Open,refr igerator

door. Pull grille out at

bottom to clear tabs;

then lift off at top.

Remove base grille,

and pull draia pan out

slightly. Check water

level. You may want to

sponge out some

water before you re-

move the pan com-

pletely.

Remove base grille.

Do not remove drain

pan; water may spill

out of the drain trap

and into pan below•

Remove left Hydrator

and press down on

drain trap. Then reach

under and pull it out

from below.

Slide into cover shelf

guides. Push com-

pletely in.

Start with bottom

shelf and reverse pro-

cedure.

Reverse procedure.

Hook top over sup-

port rim. Push in at

bottom until tabs are

firmly in place.

Guide drain pan over

front rail and push

completely in.

Reach under and re-

place trap securely.

Replace base grille.

How to clean

your new refrigerator-freezer

Your Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer is

Frost-Proof; you will never have to de-

frost the freezer or fresh food compart-

ment. However, you will still want to

remove food spills and freshen and

deodorize it.

Cleaners: The Frigidaire cleaners noted

on this page are available from your

Frigidaire Dealer or Frigidaire Autho-

rized Service Agency at extra charge.

Never use harsh, abrasive cleansers,

heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents on any

surface.

Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF. Re-

move frozen foods and wrap in news-

papers; remove fresh foods. See the

chart on page 5 for instructions on how

to remove shelves and other parts. The

chart on this page tells you how to

clean them.

The finishing touch: Replace all parts,

and return Refrigerator Control to de-

sired setting.

Part Cleaning instructions

Cabinet exterior Wipe with damp, sudsy cloth; rinse and dry. For stub-

born stains and for periodic waxing, use Frigidaire

Surface Renew.

Magnetic door Wash with warm sudsy water; rinseoand dry. Or use

seals Frigidaire Seal Renew.

Fresh food and Sponge with baking soda solution (3 tbsp. per quart of

freezer warm water); rinse and dry.

compartments

Ice trays Place on top rack of dishwasher. Or wash in warm sudsy

water; rinse and dry.

Ice server Wash in warm sudsy water; rinse and dry. Do not wash

Meat Tender in dishwasher.

Hydrators

All shelves

Egg servers

Butter dish

Drain opening Flush with warm water. Be sure drain pan is in place

and channel and that water does not overflow.

(across bottom of

fresh food

compartment)

Drain trap Rinse under warm running water.

Base grille Wash in warm sudsy water; rinse and dry.

Drain pan

Clean periodically for efficient operation. Roll out the

refrigerator-freezer; disconnect the electric cord; and

remove the fibreboard cover panel from the back of the

cabinet. The condenser (see the warranty illustration) is at

the lower left. Use abrush and vacuum cleaner attach-

ment to clean dust and lint from the condenser and sur-

rounding area. Replace rear cover panel; connect the

electric cord; and roll the refrigerator-freezer back into

place. (Do not roll over power cord.)

Reversa-doors:

How to change hinging

Refrigerator-freezer doors that open

out and block your path are a big in-

convenience. If your new kitchen poses

this problem, move the hinges and han-

dles to opposite side of the doors so

the doors open in the more convenient

direction. You can do it yourself (since

the doors are heavy, two people can

move the doors more easily) or call

your Frigidaire Authorized Service

Agency (at extra charge).

Tools needed: One _;_-inch open-end or

box-end wrench. One No. 2size Phil-

lips screwdriver.

Reversa-door steps: The diagram on

this page shows the positions of hinges,

handles, and other hardware as it is to

be reinstalled when door is hinged on

the left-hand side. Holes for relocating

hinges are covered by eight decorator

screws.

Before starting, empty freezer and fresh

food compartment door shelves. Wrap

frozen foods in several folds of news-

paper and store in cool place.

Be careful not to lose any of the parts

removed. They wil/ all be needed dur-

ing reassembly.

1. Open the door to fresh food com-

partment and remove base grille

(see instructions on page 5).

2. Remove the eight decorator screws

(A) from side opposite hinges to

expose new hinge mounting holes.

3. Remove small plastic plugs (B) from

top and bottom of freezer compart-

ment door and top of door to fresh

food compartment. Also, transfer

small plug (C) to opposite side.

(Removal is made easier using the

edge of spatula.)

4. Close both doors. The magnetic

door seals will help support the

doors while you remove hinges.

5. Remove top hinge (D) and nylon

bearing (E); lift off free,zer compart-

ment door.

6. Remove center hinge (F), gasket

(G), and two nylon bearings (H);

lift off door to fresh food compart-

ment.

7.Removenylonbearings(J),bottom

hinge(K),supportplate(L), and

gasket (M).

8. Starting with the support plate (L),

gasket (M), bottom hinge (K), and

nylon bearing (J), install all parts

and doors on opposite side of cabi-

net in the reverse order of removal.

9. Doors may be aligned with top and

sides of cabinet by shifting the

hinges slightly. Top of freezer com-

partment door on handle side

should be Y_-inch higher than the

cabinet top. Loosen hinge mounting

screws slightly to adjust, and then

retighten. Be sure doors swing

freely without bind.

10. Loosen hex-head screws from each

handle iN) and (P), using wrench,

S_ide handle up, Pul_ forward off of

screws. Remove screws.

11. Carefully pry off trim opposite han-

dle. Position trim pins over screw

holes where handle was just re-

moved, and push into place. Place

screws in holes on opposite side.

Leave screws out _J'. Turn handle

upside down so fingerspace faces

center of door. Position screws

through screw holes on handle.

Slide handle up into position.

Tighten screws with wrench.

12. Apply a thin film of petroleum-base

lubricant to the face of the magnetic

door seal on hinge side. This will

help prevent the seal from binding

as the door is closed.

13. Reinstall base grille. Reinstall dec-

orator screws.

What to do...

When you go on vacation

*If foods are to remain refrigerated

or frozen, leave Refrigerator and

Freezer Controls at usual settings.

Remove perishables and make sure

doors are completely closed.

•Before an extended vacation, turn

Refrigerator Control to OFF and un-

plug the unit. Remove food, clean the

unit, and leave the doors open.

When you get ready to move

•Securely fasten removabJe interior

parts (or remove and package them

separately).

• If the arrangement of your new

kitchen requires the refrigerator-

freezer doors to open in the opposite

direction, see the Reversa-door in-

structions on page 6.

When you need service

Before you call for service, make sure

you need it. Check a few things your-

self first.

If refrigerator-freezer is not operating:

• Is electrical cord disconnected?

• Is home fuse blown or circuit breaker

off?

•Is Refrigerator Control on OFF?

*Is the defrost system operating? The

compressor will come on, as needed,

after the defrost cycle. See Facts about

its operation.

If refrigerator-freezer is warmer than

usual:

•Have the doors been opened more

than usual?

•Is refrigerator-freezer overcrowded,

preventing good air circulation?

If light is out:

•Is light bulb loose? Burned out?

• Is light switch button stuck? (Push

and release.)

I1 there are unusual sounds:

• Is refrigerator-freezer level?

• Are foreign objects behind the refrig-

erator-freezer?

•Are dishes on shelves vibrating? If

so, rearrange the dishes.

If you need service

Call your Frigidaire Authorized Service

Agency or Frigidaire Dealer. Give him

the model and serial numbers of your

refrigerator-freezer, and clearly

describe the problem. Write his name

here for reference.

Name

Address

Phone

We are available to assist you it

service, when required, is net

satisfactory.

Contact:

Customer Relations

Frigidaire Division

General Motors Corporation

Dayton, Ohio 45442

Phone (513) 445-5484

Provide your name, complete ad-

dress, and phone number so that

we may serve you better.

Also available to you, if you wish,

is MACAP -- the Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel. MACAP

is a group of independent con-

sumer experts voicing views at the

highest levels of the major

appliance industry. MACAP

receives comments and com-

plaints from appliance owners,

studies industry practices, and ad-

vises industry of ways to improve

its service to customers.

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Give the following information:

date, your name, address and

telephone number, kind of

appliance, brand, model number,

serial number, date purchased,

dealer from whom purchased

(include address), servicing

agent's name and address if

different from the dealer's, and

location of the appliance. Clearly

describe the problem and service

required.

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Your Frigidaire

Refrigerator-Freezer is protected

by these warranties

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Frigidaire (Frigidaire Division, General Motors Corporation)* warrants that Frigidaire will repair, without

charge, any defect or malfunction occurring in this Refrigerator during the first year after date of delivery

to the original consumer.

FULL FOUR-YEAR REFRIGERATING SYSTEM AND CABINET LINER WARRANTY

During the second through fifth years, Frigidaire* will repair, without charge, any defect or malfunction oc-

curring in the cabinet liner or Refrigerating System. The Refrigerating System consists of the compressor

assembly, receiver-condenser, refrigerating or cooling coils, and inter-connecting tubing. The illustration

below shows these parts.

THESE WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY:

1. To conditions resulting from (A) improper installation, or (B) incorrect electric current.

2. To conditions resulting from consumer damage, such as: (A) improper maintenance, or (B) misuse,

abuse, accident, alteration.

3. If the original serial number cannot be readily determined.

4. To service calls not involving defects in materials or workmanship, and naturally the consumer shall

pay for such calls.

5. To Refrigerators installed outside the continental United States, Hawaii, and Alaska.

6. tf used in any commercial application.

7. To light bulbs.

These warranties give you specific legal rights,

and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

These are the only written warranties applicable

to Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezers and Frigidaire

neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to

assume for it any other obligation or liability in

connection with such Refrigerator-Freezers.

FRIGIDAIRE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

COMMERCIAL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND

INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM

BREACH OF THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES

OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages so

this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

FOR SERVICE UNDER THESE WARRANTIES

contact any authorized Frigidaire servicing dealer

in your local telephone directory, or if there is a

question as to where to obtain warranty service,

write our Customer Relations Department at this

address.

FRIGIDAIRE DIVISION

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

DAYTON, OHIO 45442

*For Frigidaire products sold:

CABINET UNER REFRIGERATING SYSTEM

A. In United States Territories, substitute General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, 767 5th Avenue, New

York, New York 10022 and in Item 5 substitute U.S. Territories for continental United States, Hawaii and Alaska.

B. In Canada, substitute Frigidaire Division, General Motors Interamerica Corporation, 300 Taylor Street, Dayton,

Ohio 45442 and in Item 5 substitute Canada for continental United States, Hawaii and Alaska.

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Frigidaire

Frigid_Jire reserves the righ[ to change specifications or discontinue models, without [lotlce, Lithe in U,S.A.