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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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All about the

Use & Care

of your Refrigerator

Important Safety Instructions .................................2

Features at a Glance ..............................................4

Installation ...........................................................5

Door Removal Instructions .....................................9

Installing Door Handles ........................................11

Connecting Water Supply .....................................13

Controls ..............................................................14

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser .........................17

242046801 (June 2010)

Storage Features .................................................19

Storing Food and Saving Energy ...........................23

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ....................24

Changing the Filter ..............................................25

Care and Cleaning ...............................................28

Before you Call ....................................................31

Major Appliance Warranty ....................................33

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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT 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 death or serious

injury.



This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury

or death.



 Handles are secure and tight

 Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

 Freezer drawer is level across the top



 Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted

1/4” (6mm) front-to-back

 Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners



 House power turned on

 Refrigerator plugged in



 House water supply connected to refrigerator

 No water leaks present at all connections -

recheck in 24 hours

 Ice maker is turned ON

 Ice & water dispenser operates correctly



 Shipping material removed

 Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

 Crisper humidity controls set

 Registration card sent in





CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury.





 • DONOTstoreorusegasoline,orotherammable

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Read product labels for warnings regarding

ammabilityandotherhazards.

 • DONOToperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof

explosive fumes.

 • Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomatic

ice maker.

 • Removeallstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescan

causeseverecuts,andalsodestroynishesifthey

come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this

refrigerator.

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

•



 The power cord of the

appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding

plug for your protection against electrical shock

hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly

grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle

must be installed in accordance with local codes

andordinances.Consultaqualiedelectrician.

Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that

safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate

properly.

IMPORTANT

Pressing and holding the  button for 3

seconds, located on the temperature control panel,

will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system but does

not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other

electrical components. To turn off power to your

refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the

electrical outlet.



To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle

tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break

suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden

temperature change.



Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any

exterior wrapping material immediately after the

refrigerator is unpacked. Children should 

use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs,

bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become

airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.







Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the

past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are

still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”.

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer,

please follow the instructions below to help prevent

accidents.



We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/

disposal methods. Check with your utility company or

visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information

on recycling your old refrigerator.





 • Removedoors.

 • Leaveshelvesinplace

so children may not

easily climb inside.

 • Haverefrigerant

removedbyaqualied

service technician.

Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. 



 • Ifthepowercordisdamaged,itshouldbereplaced

by an authorized service technician to prevent any

risk.

 • Neverunplugtherefrigeratorbypullingonthe

powercord.Alwaysgriptheplugrmly,and

pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent

damaging the power cord.

 • Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaningandbefore

replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

 • Performancemaybeaffectedifthevoltagevaries

by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with

insufcientpowercandamagethecompressor.

Such damage is not covered under your warranty.

 • Donotplugtheunitintoanelectricaloutlet

controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent

the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.

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

Toe

Grille

SpillSafeTM

Shelves

Dairy

Compartment

Ice

Bin Ice

Maker

SpillSafeTM

Shelves

Freezer Baskets

Crisper

Drawer

Crisper

Drawer

Water

Filter

Adjustable

Hinges

Incandescent Light (select models)

LED Light (select models)

Door

Bin

Flipper Guide

Flipper

Mullion

Store-More

Drawer

Can

Rack

Air Filter

TM

(select models)







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NOTE

If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side

against a wall, you may have to allow additional space

so the door can be opened wider.

NOTE

The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by

themselves within a 20 degree opening.





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 temperatures inside the refrigerator.

Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your

refrigerator.Sufcientaircirculationisessentialforthe

proper operation of your refrigerator.

This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and

operating instructions for your model. We recommend

using a service or kitchen contracting professional to

install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as

instructed in this Use & Care Guide. 





 • Chooseaplacethatisnearagrounded,non-GFCI,

electrical outlet.  use an extension cord or

an adapter plug.

 • Ifpossible,placetherefrigeratoroutofdirect

sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher, or

other heat sources.

 • Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonaoorthatis

level and strong enough to support a fully loaded

refrigerator.

 • Considerwatersupplyavailabilityformodels

equipped with an automatic ice maker.



 • Allowthefollowingclearancesforeaseof

installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing

and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)

Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)



Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy

access to a counter when removing food. For best use of

refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator

should be in a position where both can be fully opened.



You will need the following tools:

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

NOTE

DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer.

This is a factory adjustment.

:









 • Allfourcornersofthecabinetmustrestrmlyon

theoor.

 • Thesidesshouldtilt1/4 inch (6 mm) from front to

back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

 • Doorsshouldalignwitheachotherandbelevel.

 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of

freezer drawer.

2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly

loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each

side) to allow drawer to rotate.

3 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket

(A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the

center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.

4 Tighten four (4) drawer screws.

 Recheck gasket seal.

 Installthetoegrillebyttingintoplace.

Pull Drawer Out

From Both Sides

Grab Drawer

At Center

Then

Push Against

Freezer Drawer

A B

Raise

Lower

Anti-tip

Leg

Door

Door

  You can raise or lower each door. use a 3/8 inch

socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1

per side).

: turn adjustment screw clockwise.

: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.

3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals

touching the cabinet on all four sides and that

cabinet is stable.

4 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it

contactstheoor.







 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and

gently pull forward (see illustration).

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Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.

 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.

 Re-tighten screw.

Loosen or Remove

Screw

Open

Door

90

degrees

Bottom of Door

A

B



 Ensure door stops in desired location before

resuming normal use.



:

 Remove all food items from door bins on door

being adjusted.

2 Open doors to 90 degrees.

3 Loosen or remove screw.









NOTE

View shown is looking up at the bottom of the

refrigerator door.

NOTE

Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have

been leveled with rollers.

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

  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 thickness of a

coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide

andippermullion.

3 Re-tighten screw.

4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise

the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed

from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer

counter-clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).

 Re-tighten the screw, ensuring it is between the

spokes of the washer. Screw will not be tight, just

insertuntilitisushwiththehinge.







NOTE

If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a

popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace with

the longer one supplied in the handle package.

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



 Trace 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. Remove the two (2) screws from the top

hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set

it aside.

3 Detach the water tube from the connector

located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube

back out to the front of the unit. The connector

releases when you press inward on the outer

sleeve while pushing the tube toward the

connector then while continuing to hold in the

sleeve, pull the tube away.



Ifyourrefrigeratorwillnottthroughanentrancearea,

youcanremovethedoors.Checkrstbymeasuringthe

entrance.



 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged

from the wall outlet.

2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille

(see “Installation” section).

3 Remove any food from the door shelves and close

the doors.



 Remove the two (2) screws from each cover over

the top door hinges.

2 Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.

NOTE

DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

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

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.



Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.



Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned

with each other and level (Please see the “Installation”

section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover.



4 Unscrew the three (3) lower hinge screws and

hinge if necessary.

To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.



 Open freezer drawer.

2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two

(2) screws on each side).

3 Lift drawer up and out to remove.



 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto

slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully

inserted into slots on each side.

 Tighten four (4) drawer screws.

7 Recheck gasket seal.

8 Installthetoegrillebyttingintoplace.

2 Reinstall four (4) drawer screws (two (2) per side),

tighten down, and close drawer (C).

Pull Drawer Out

From Both Sides

Grab Drawer

At Center

Then

Push Against

Freezer Drawer

A B

Fully Extend

Assembly

Drawer Slides

Pin

Slot

Cabinet

Drawer

Install Screws

(2) Each Side

3 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of

freezer drawer.

4 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly

loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each

side) to allow drawer to rotate.

 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket

(A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the

center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.

NOTE

You will be pulling approximately three (3) feet of

water tube from the back of the refrigerator.

NOTE

DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer.

This is a factory adjustment.

(on select

models)



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

NOTE

All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn

tight to freezer and refrigerator 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 was installed improperly. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the

handles.

®

 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.

2 Position fresh 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holdinghandlermlyagainstdoor,fastenupperandlowerAllensetscrews(B)withsuppliedAllenwrench.

4 Repeatsteps2and3toinstalloppositehandle.Ensuretheholesforthesetscrewsarefacingtowardstherstdoor.

 Position freezer handle end over left and right pre-installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door, ensuring

the holes for the set screws are facing down.

 Whileholdinghandlermlyagainstdoor,looselytightenfarrightAllensetscrew(B)withsuppliedAllenwrenchuntilthereis

no gap between handle and door.

7 Stillholdingthehandlermlytothedoor,rmlytightenfarleftAllensetscrew(B)withsuppliedAllenwrench.

8 ReturntothefarrightAllensetscrew(B)andrmlytightenwithsuppliedAllenwrench.





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®

 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.

2 Position fresh 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holdinghandlermlyagainstdoor,fastenupperandlowerAllensetscrews(B)withsuppliedAllenwrench.

4 Repeatsteps2and3toinstalloppositehandle.Ensuretheholesforthesetscrewsarefacingtowardstherstdoor.

 Position freezer handle end over left and right pre-installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door, ensuring

the holes for the set screws are facing down.

 Whileholdinghandlermlyagainstdoor,looselytightenfarrightAllensetscrew(B)withsuppliedAllenwrenchuntilthereis

no gap between handle and door.

7 Stillholdingthehandlermlytothedoor,rmlytightenfarleftAllensetscrew(B)withsuppliedAllenwrench.

8 ReturntothefarrightAllensetscrew(B)andrmlytightenwithsuppliedAllenwrench.

9 Firmly tighten the inside Allen set screws.



NOTE

All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn

tight to freezer and refrigerator 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 was installed improperly. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the

handles.





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WARNING









NOTE

Check with your local building authority for

recommendations on water lines and associated

materials prior to installing your new refrigerator.

Depending on your local/state building codes, Frigidaire

recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart

Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft.

Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an

existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice

water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water

Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to

www.frigidaire.com/store for more information.































IMPORTANT

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply

with all local plumbing codes.

IMPORTANT

After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime

the Water Supply System” for important information about

priming an empty water supply system.

Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing

lines,awaterlter,awatervalve,andawatertank.Toensure

that your water dispenser works properly, this system must

becompletelylledwithwaterwhenyourrefrigeratorisrst

connected to the household water supply line.





 • BasicTools:adjustablewrench,at-blade

screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

 • Accesstoahouseholdcoldwaterlinewithwater

pressure between 30 and 100 psi.

 • Awatersupplylinemadeof¼inch(6.4mm)OD,

copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the

length of tubing needed, measure the distance

from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the

refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add

approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator

can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).

 • Ashutoffvalvetoconnectthewatersupplylineto

your household water system. DO NOT use a self-

piercing type shutoff valve.

 • Acompressionnutandferrule(sleeve)forconnecting

a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.



1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket.

TurnONwatersupplyandushsupplylineuntil

water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff

valve.

3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and

discard cap.

4.  - Slide brass

compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water

supply line. Push water supply line into water valve

inletasfarasitwillgo(¼inch/6.4mm).Slide

ferrule(sleeve)intovalveinletandngertighten

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half

turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See

Figure 1.

 - The nut and

ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide

compressionnutontovalveinletandngertighten

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half

turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See

Figure 2.

5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water

supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of

refrigerator as shown.

6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only),

about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and

arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against

any other surface.

7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten

any connections that leak.

8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.





Copper water line

from household water supply

(Includeenough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

water line

WaterValve

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Bracket

Steel

Clamp

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube Brass

Compression

Nut

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

 Press and hold for three (3) seconds

to turn the ice maker “ON” or “OFF”.

Turning the ice maker “OFF” disables

the ice dispensing feature. Neither

“CUBE” nor “CRUSH” will operate with

the ice maker “OFF”.

 Activates a faster rate for freezing

food.

 On / Off

 Press and hold for three (3) seconds to

activate and deactivate. This restricts

undesired changes to the refrigerator’s

settings and prevents use of the ice

and water dispenser.

 Touchtodisplaylterconditionstatus.

Press and hold for three (3) seconds to

resetafterlterchange.

 Touchtodisplaylterstatus.Press

and hold for three (3) seconds to reset

afterlterchange.

 Toggles the temperature displays On

and Off.

 Touch to toggle display from Fahren-

heit to Celsius.

 Hold to Reset all refrigerator settings

such as temp, and temp display to

their factory default settings.

 Press and hold for three (3) seconds

to turn off the cooling system to clean

the refrigerator. It also turns off the

ice maker, all dispenser functions. The

temperature display will read OFF.

IMPORTANT

When the ice maker is turned off, the ice in the bucket

should be transferred to the freezer or discarded to

prevent it from melting.

IMPORTANT

Pressing the  icon does not turn off

power to your refrigerator. You must unplug the power

cord from the wall outlet.

Your refrigerator is equipped with a touchcontrol panel.

It is only necessary to gently touch the control panel.

There are three (3) dispenser modes:

 Water

2 Ice Cubes

3 Crushed Ice

A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active

feature.

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



 If the door has been left open for an

extended period of time, an alarm will

sound and the door ajar indicator will

illuminate on the display. Press the

alarm reset key to reset any system

alarms.

 In the event of a high temperature

condition, the temperature display

will blink and display “HI”. After 20

minutes, the high temp alert will

be illuminated. Press alarm reset to

acknowledge the alarm, at which time

the highest temperature reached will

be displayed and the refrigerator will

resume normal operation. All other

modes are turned off until the alarm is

acknowledged.

 In the event of a power failure, the

power fail alert will be illuminated.

Press alarm reset to acknowledge the

alarm. Other modes may be turned off

until the alarm is acknowledged. When

the power fail alert is acknowledged,

the refrigerator will resume normal op-

eration. The high temp alarm may also

be illuminated until a safe operating

range temperature has been reached.



 Down "∨” and Up "∧” indicators are located beside

the displayed temperatures.

2 Press the "∨” or "∧” indicator to adjust the

temperature to the desired setting.

The temperature display will begin to blink with the

rsttouch.Afterve(5)secondsofinactivity,the

display will beep to accept the new temperature.

After 10 seconds, the display times out and returns

to the basic display.

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forve(5)seconds.Thedisplayshows“Sb”

while in Sabbath mode.

In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for

health reasons. If a high temperature alarm

is activated during this time, for example

due to a door left ajar, the alarm will sound

intermittently for about 10 minutes. The

alarm will then silence on its own and a red

high temperature icon will display. The high temp icon

will continue to display, even if the door is closed, until

the Sabbath mode is exited and the icon reset. The

refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed,

without any violation of the Sabbath/Holidays.

For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a

complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please

visit the web at .



NOTE

While in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser,

nor the control panel will work until Sabbath Mode is

deactivated.

Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure

recovery. It must be deactivated with the buttons on

the control panel.

NOTE

Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice

maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated.

The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice

cubes can be made with standard trays.

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





Your refrigerator is equipped with a user interface display.

It is only necessary to touch the panel. There is no need

to press with force.

Touch an icon (//) to activate the

desired dispenser mode.

 

 Press and hold for three (3) seconds

to activate and deactivate. The

Lock icon will be displayed in the

LCD window. This restricts unde-

sired changes to the refrigerator’s

settings and prevents use of the ice

and water dispenser.

 Touch to display  menu.

Use the menu buttons to scroll

down to either freezer or refrigera-

tor temp to adjust temperatures.

Use the Temp Adjust buttons to ad-

just the temperature to the desired

setting.

Press the SET button to accept the

new temperature setting.

Press  button to exit the

main menu.

IMPORTANT

Pressing the power off icon does not turn off power to

your refrigerator. You must unplug the power cord from

the wall outlet.

options

 Press and hold for three (3) seconds

to turn off the cooling system to

clean the refrigerator. It also turns

off all dispenser functions. The tem-

perature display will read “OF”.

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IMPORTANT

Your 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, set the ice maker’s On/Off icon

to Off and turn off the water supply valve; otherwise,

theicemaker’sllvalvemaymakealoudchattering

noise when it attempts to operate without water.

IMPORTANT

On occasion, unusually small ice cubes may be noticed

in the bucket or in dispensed ice. This could occur in

normal operation of the ice maker. If you start seeing

these more frequently, it may be an indication of low

waterpressureorthewaterlterneedstobereplaced.

Asthewaterlternearstheendofitsusefullifeand

becomes clogged with particles, less water is delivered

to the ice maker during each cycle. Remember, if it’s

been six (6) months or longer since you last changed

yourwaterlter,replacethewaterlterwithanewone.

Poorqualityhouseholdwatermayrequiretheltertobe

changed more frequently.

IMPORTANT

Turning off the ice maker will result in existing ice

melting in the bin.

IMPORTANT

Turning off the ice maker will disable the ice dispenser.

You will still be able to dispense water.



NOTE

The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts off

thewaterowafterthree(3)minutesofcontinuous

use. To reset this shutoff device, simply release the

dispenser paddle.

NOTE

The ice maker also has a built-in plastic signal bale arm

that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin

is full. This signal arm should not be used to manually

stop the ice maker.



For proper dispenser operation, recommended water

supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100

psi.Excessivepressuremaycausewaterlterto

malfunction.



 Beginllingthetankbypressingandholdinga

drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle.

2 Keep the glass in this

position until water

comes out of the

dispenser. 





3 Continue dispensing

water for about four

(4)minutestoushthe

system and plumbing

connections of any

impurities (stopping to empty the glass as necessary).



After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled

for several hours, the ice maker can produce ice within

24hours.Theicemakerwilllltheicebinfromtherear.

You must dispense some ice to force the ice forward in

thebin.Thiswillallowthebintollcompletely.



Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s 

icon on the control panel. Press and hold the “Ice Off”

icon for three (3) seconds to turn the ice maker “ON” or

“OFF”. Where the ice maker is “OFF” the red LED above

the icon will be illuminated.



Beforemakingiceforthersttime,besuretoprime

the water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can

result in two (2) or three (3) empty ice maker cycles.

Furthermore,ifthesystemisnotushed,therstice

cubesmaybediscoloredorhaveanoddavor.

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

If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened, be

sure the softener is properly maintained. Chemicals

from a water softener can damage the ice maker.



NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to

break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin and

dispenser mechanism.

To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. Before replacing

the ice bin, make sure it is completely dry.

IMPORTANT

When removing or replacing the ice bin, 

rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is

accidentally rotated, you must realign the auger by

turning it in 90 degree turns (see below) until the ice

bintsintoplacewiththedrivemechanism.

 properly aligned when replacing the ice

bin, the refrigerator will produce no ice. The fresh food

door also may not close properly causing warm air to

leak into the fresh food compartment.





 Press the CUBES key once to enable cube function.

2 Press CUBES key a second time to adjust cube size.

Small is the default.

3 Use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to scroll

through small, medium, and large cube sizes.

Press the plus (+) key once to select medium ice

cubes.

4 Press the plus (+) key again to select large ice

cubes.

 The screen will return to standby mode when

another function is selected or after 10 seconds of

no user activity. The display will stay in the CUBES

function.



 • Ifyourrefrigeratorisnotconnectedtoawater

supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the

ice maker by holding the  soft-touch icon

and the water shut-off valve for three (3) seconds.

 • Thefollowingsoundsarenormalwhentheice

maker is operating:

- Motor running

- Ice dropping into ice bin

- Water valve opening or closing

- Running water

 • Whendispensingice,youwillhearasnappingor

clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes.

 • Ifyouneedalargequantityoficeatonetime,itis

best to get cubes directly from the ice bin.

 • Icecubesstoredtoolongmaydevelopanodd

avor.Emptytheicebinasexplainedbelow.

 • Whendispensingcubedice,itisnormaltohaveasmall

quantity of little pieces along with the whole cubes.



Clean the ice maker and ice bin

at regular intervals, especially

prior to vacation or moving.

 Turn off the ice maker.

2 Remove the ice bin by

pulling straight out.

3 Empty and carefully

clean the ice bin with

mild detergent. Do not

use harsh or abrasive





cleaners. Rinse with clear water.

4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing

in the freezer.

 Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.

Remove and empty the ice bin if:

 • Anextendedpowerfailure(onehourorlonger)

causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze

together, jamming the dispenser mechanism.

 • Youdonotusetheicedispenserfrequently.Ice

cubes will freeze together in the bin, jamming the

dispenser mechanism.

Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or

clean as explained above.

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

To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass

shelves carefully.



NOTE

Features may vary according to model.

Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that

are designed to catch and hold accidental spills.

You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food

compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have

mounting brackets that attach to slotted supports at the

rear of each compartment.



 Before adjusting a shelf, remove all food.

 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out.

 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks

into the desired support slots.

 Lower the shelf and lock into position.





Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits,

vegetables, and other fresh produce.

TM

TM







Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers.

Thesedrawersarelocatedinxedpositionsatthe

bottom of the fresh food compartment.



Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the

humidity inside the crisper. Leafy vegetables keep best

when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher

Humidity. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the

Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity.





 Pull the drawer out until it stops.

2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.

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

TM

Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese.





The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system

of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable

foreasycleaning.Someofthemhavexedpositions,

while others can be adjusted to your needs.

Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and

large drink containers. They also enable quick selection of

frequently used items.



 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food.

2 Gripthebinrmlywithbothhandsandliftit

upward.

3 Remove the bin.

4 Place the bin just above desired position.

 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place.







The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the

bin from falling forward when opening or closing the

refrigerator door. To install, insert the ends of the retainer

into the holes.



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).

6 Place bin liner into bin.





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





 Remove all items from basket.

2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full

extension and lift out.

To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the

retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in

the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar.





 Remove all items from basket.

2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it

from the retainer clips.

NOTE

If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips,

the drawer will not close properly.

To reinstall lower basket, insert basket into retainer clips.







The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce cans. Insert cans

into top of bin and dispense from the bottom.





Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out.



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





Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out.

To reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up

and slide to desired location. The pivoting divider is not

designed to be removed .





Spill Guard

Tray

Lower Basket

Pivoting Divider

NOTE

Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water.

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





 • Keepthefreshfoodcompartmentbetween34°F

and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F.

 • Avoidovercrowdingtherefrigeratorshelves,which

reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling.



 • Storefruitsandvegetablesincrisperdrawers,

where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality

for longer time periods.

 • Washitemsandremoveexcesswater.

 • Wrapanyitemsthathavestrongodorsorhigh

moisture content.



 • Wraprawmeatandpoultryseparatelyandsecurely

to prevent leaks and contamination of other foods

or surfaces.

 • Usethedelidrawertostoremeat/poultryforshort-

term storage. Any meat to be kept longer than two

(2) days should be frozen.



 • Keepthefreezercompartmentat0°Forlower.

 • Afreezeroperatesmostefcientlywhenitisat

least 2/3 full.



 • Tominimizefooddehydrationandquality

deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer wrap,

freezer bags, or airtight containers. Force as much

air out of the packages as possible and seal them

tightly. Trapped air can cause food to dry out,

changecolor,anddevelopanoff-avor(freezer

burn).

 • Wrapfreshmeatsandpoultrywithsuitablefreezer

wrap prior to freezing.

 • Donotrefreezemeatthathascompletelythawed.



 • Priortogroceryshopping,activate“quickfreeze”

so that on your return you can ensure your newly

purchased food designated for the freezer will be

preserved as quickly as possible.

 • Activating“quickfreeze”alsowillhelpyourfreezer

moreefcientlymaintaintheselectedtemperature

after placing new purchases with pre-existing

frozen foods.

 • Avoidaddingtoomuchwarmfoodtothefreezerat

one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate

of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen

foods.

 • Leaveaspacebetweenpackages,socoldaircan

circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly

as possible.





 • Locatetherefrigeratorinthecoolestpartofthe

room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating

ducts or registers.

 • Donotplacetherefrigeratornexttoheat-

producing appliances such as a range, oven, or

dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of

cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between

the two (2) appliances will help the refrigerator

operatemoreefciently.

 • Leveltherefrigeratorsothatthedoorsclose

tightly.



 • Refertothe“Controls”sectionforprocedureson

temperature settings.



 • Avoidovercrowdingtherefrigeratororblockingcold

air vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run

longer and use more energy.

 • Coverfoodsandwipecontainersdrybefore

placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on

moisture build-up inside the unit.

 • Organizetherefrigeratortoreducedooropenings.

Remove as many items as needed at one time and

close the door as soon as possible.

 • Donotplaceahotcontainerdirectlyonacold

shelf. Remember, such an extreme temperature

change may damage the glass.

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



Yournew,high-efciencyrefrigeratormayintroduce

unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate

your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces

onoors,walls,andkitchencabinetsmaymakethese

sounds more noticeable.

The following is a list of major components in your

refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:

A  Refrigerant through the evaporator

may create a boiling or gurgling sound.

B  You may hear air being forced

through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan.

  During defrost cycles, water

dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a

hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a

popping sound may occur.

D  When ice has been

produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the

ice bin. Ice maker fan, water valve activation, and

refrigerantgasuidmaycreatesoundsfromits

operation.

E 

 These parts can produce a snapping or

clicking sound when turning the cooling system on

and off.

F  You may hear air being forced

through the condenser.

G Modern,high-efciencycompressors

run much faster than older models. The

compressor may have a high-pitched hum or

pulsating sound.

  Makes a buzzing sound each time it

openstolltheicemaker.

I  (not removable) You may hear water

dripping into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

J  May create minimal sounds from

forced air.

L  When dispensing ice, you

will hear a snapping, clicking, or popping sound

when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute.

M  May produce a light

humming during operation.



NOTE

Energyefcientfoaminyourrefrigeratorisnotasound

insulator.

NOTE

During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back

wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal.

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



Your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.



Thewaterlterislocatedatthetoprightsideofthe

fresh food compartment.



Toorderyourreplacementlters,pleasevisitouronline

store at www.frigidaire.com/store, by calling toll-free

at 877-808-4195, or by visiting the dealer where you

purchased your refrigerator. Frigidaire recommends

thatyouorderextralterswhenyourstinstallyour

refrigerator,andthatyoureplaceyourltersatleastonce

every six months.

Here is the product number to request when ordering:

TM Water Filter

Part #



Ingeneral,youshouldchangethewaterltereverysix

months to ensure the highest possible water quality.

  on the user interface prompts you

toreplacethelterafterastandardamountofwater

(200 gallons/757 liters for TM) has

owedthroughthesystem.

If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time

(duringmovingforexample),changethelterbefore

reinstalling the refrigerator.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or

of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before

orafterthesystem.Systemscertiedforcystreduction

may be used on disinfected waters that may contain

lterablecysts.



 • RatedCapacity-200gallons/757litersfor

TMiceandwaterlter

 • Ratedserviceow-.50gallonsperminute

 • OperatingTemp.:Min.33°F,Max.100°F

 • MaximumRatedPressure-100poundspersquare

inch

 • RecommendedMinimumOperatingPressure:30

pounds per square inch

TM



It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change

thelter.Bereadytowipeupanysmallamountsofwater

releasedduringthelterreplacement.

 Turn  the ice maker power switch.

2 Removethelterbypushingontheend/faceofthe

lter.

3 Slidetheoldwaterltercartridgestraightoutofthe

housing and discard it.

4 Unpackagethenewltercartridge.Usingthe

alignmentguide,slideitgentlyintothelterhousing

until it stops against the snap-in connector at the

back of the housing.

 





 Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser

whilecheckingforanyleaksatthelterhousing.

Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system

purges air out of the dispenser system are normal.

7 Afterllingoneglassofwater,continueushingthe

system for about .

8 Turn  the ice maker.

9 Press and hold the  button on the Ice

& Water Dispenser control panel for three seconds.

When the display changes from  to , the

status has been reset.

The TM iceandwaterlter

systemistestedandcertiedtoNSF/ANSI

Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of claims

speciedontheperformancedatasheet.



NOTE

Whenorderingyourreplacementlter,pleasereorder

thesameltertypethatiscurrentlyinyourrefrigerator.

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



Toorderyourreplacementlters,pleasevisitouronline

store at www.frigidaire.com/store, by calling toll-free

at 877-808-4195, or by visiting the dealer where you

purchased your refrigerator. Frigidaire recommends that you

orderextralterswhenyourstinstallyourrefrigerator,and

thatyoureplaceyourltersatleastonceeverysixmonths.

Here is the product number to request when ordering:

TM Water Filter

Part #



Thewaterlterislocatedatthetoprightsideofthefresh

food compartment.



Ingeneral,youshouldchangethewaterltereverysix

months to ensure the highest possible water quality. 

 on the user interface prompts you to replace

thelterafterastandardamountofwater(200gallons/757

liters for TM) hasowedthroughthesystem.

If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time

(duringmovingforexample),changethelterbefore

reinstalling the refrigerator.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of

unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after

thesystem.Systemscertiedforcystreductionmaybeused

ondisinfectedwatersthatmaycontainlterablecysts.



 • RatedCapacity-200gallons/757litersfor

TMiceandwaterlter

 • Ratedserviceow-.50gallonsperminute

 • OperatingTemp.:Min.33°F,Max.100°F

 • MaximumRatedPressure-100poundspersquareinch

 • RecommendedMinimumOperatingPressure:30

pounds per square inch

TM

It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change

thelter.Bereadytowipeupanysmallamountsofwater

releasedduringthelterreplacement.

 Turn  the ice maker power switch.

2 Removethelterbypushingontheend/faceofthe

lter.

3 Slidetheoldwaterltercartridgestraightoutofthe

housing and discard it.

4 Unpackagethenewltercartridge.Usingthe

alignmentguide,slideitgentlyintothelterhousing

until it stops against the snap-in connector at the

back of the housing.

 





 Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser

whilecheckingforanyleaksatthelterhousing.

Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system

purges air out of the dispenser system are normal.

7 Afterllingoneglassofwater,continueushingthe

system for about .

8 Turn  the ice maker.

9 Press and hold the  button on the Ice

& Water Dispenser control panel for three seconds.

When the display changes from  to , the

status has been reset.

The TM iceandwaterlter

systemistestedandcertiedtoNSF/ANSI

Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of claims

speciedontheperformancedatasheet.



NOTE

Whenorderingyourreplacementlter,pleasereorder

thesameltertypethatiscurrentlyinyourrefrigerator.

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

Ordernewltersbycalling877-808-4195,onlineatwww.frigidaire.com/store,orthroughthedealerwhereyoubought

yourrefrigerator.Youmaywanttoconsiderorderingextralterswhenyourstinstallyourrefrigerator.

Air Filter Replacement cartridge, part #



Theairlterislocatedundertheutilitybin.

TM

Toensureoptimallteringofrefrigeratorodors,you

shouldchangetheairltereverysix(6)months(the

lterstatuslightontheTouchPanelpromptsyouto

replacethelteraftersix(6)months).

 Opentheairlterdoor.

2 Removetheoldlteranddiscardit.

3 Unpackthenewlterandslideitintothehousing.

4 Toclosetheairlterdoor,pushthetopandbottom

to lock the door closed.

 Press and hold the   button on

the control panel for three (3)seconds. When the

display changes from “” to “,” the

status has been reset.

 The   will turn itself off after a few

seconds.

1-877-4-Electrolux Replace at least every six months

1-877-4-Electrolux Replace at least every six months



Theairlterislocatedabovetheicebin.

TM

Toensureoptimallteringofrefrigeratorodors,you

shouldchangetheairltereverysix(6)months(the

lterstatuslightontheTouchPanelpromptsyouto

replacethelteraftersix(6)months).

 Pushtabbacktoopentheairlterdoor.

2 Removetheoldlteranddiscardit.

3 Unpackthenewlterandslideitintothehousing.

4 Toclosetheairlterdoor,pushthetabupand

then pull the tab foward to lock the door closed.

 Press and hold the   button on

the control panel for three (3)seconds. When the

display changes from “” to “,” the

status has been reset.

 The   will turn itself off after a few

seconds.

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IMPORTANT

If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water supply

system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service

representative to perform this operation.



• Pulltherefrigeratorstraightouttomoveit.Shiftingitfromsidetosidemaydamageooring.Becarefulnotto

move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.

• Dampobjectssticktocoldmetalsurfaces.Donottouchrefrigeratedsurfaceswithwetordamphands.

NOTE

Donotuseabrasivecleanerssuchaswindowsprays,scouringcleansers,ammableuids,cleaningwaxes,

concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors,

gaskets, or cabinet liners. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials.

NOTE

If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling, power to lights and other electrical components will continue

until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.





Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately

and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year.

 • Removeadhesivelabelsbyhand.Donotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstrumentswhichcanscratchthe

appliance surface.

 • Donotremovetheserialplate.Removalofyourserialplatevoidsyourwarranty.

 • Beforemovingyourrefrigerator,raisetheanti-tipbracketssotherollerswillworkcorrectly.Thiswillpreventthe

oorfrombeingdamaged.

Refertotheguideonthenextpagefordetailsoncaringandcleaningspecicareasofyourrefrigerator.

 • Neverusemetallicscouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleaners,orstrongalkalinesolutionsonanysurface.

 • NeveruseCHLORIDEorcleanerswithbleachtocleanstainlesssteel.

 • Donotwashanyremovablepartsinadishwasher.

 • Alwaysunplugtheelectricalpowercordfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.



Occasion Tips

Short Vacations Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three (3) weeks or less.•

Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.•

Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone a few days.•

Long Vacations Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one (1) month or more.•

Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button) and disconnect power •

cord.

Turn water supply valve to closed position.•

Clean interior thoroughly.•

Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if necessary.•

Moving Remove all food and ice.•

If using a handcart, load from the side.•

Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.•

Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.•

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

Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions

Interior &

Door Liners

Soap and water•

Baking soda and •

water

Use two (2) tablespoons of baking soda in one (1) quart of warm water. •

Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around •

controls, light bulb or any electrical part.

Door Gaskets Soap and water• Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.•

Drawers &

Bins

Soap and water• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.•

Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.•

Glass Shelves Soap and water•

Glass cleaner•

Mild liquid sprays•

Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.•

Toe Grille Soap and water•

Mild liquid sprays•

Vacuum•

Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions). •

Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.•

Exterior &

Handles

Soap and water•

Non abrasive glass •

cleaner

Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or •

alcohol to clean handles.

Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles. •

Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.•

Exterior &

Handles

(Stainless

Steel Models

Only)

Soap and water•

Stainless steel •

cleaners

Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.•

Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water and a •

dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.

Use a non-abrasive stainless steel• cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased

at most home improvement or major department stores. Always follow

manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia

or bleach.

NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching.•

Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse •

well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.



The ice chute extension is

designed to better direct ice

owintocontainers.

Push Upward Until The

Extension Snaps In Place

Pull Down

Press Here

Firmly





 Turn the refrigerator

off using the button

on the control panel

(refer to Owner’s

Manual).

2 Pressinwardrmlyon

the front of the chute

and pull down.

3 Turn your refrigerator

back on.





 Turn the refrigerator off

using the button on the

control panel (refer to

Owner’s Manual).

2 Align the extension with

the ice chute so that the

snap clips are just inside

the front edge of the

chute.

3 Push upward until the extension snaps into place.

4 Turn your refrigerator back on.

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Wear gloves when replacing incandescent light bulbs to

avoid getting cut.

NOTE

LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged,

several lights may not light up.





The fresh food compartments of your refrigerator

may have LED lights. Always use Frigidaire parts for

replacement.



 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord.

2 Remove light cover by pushing up and out.

3 Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull the

connector with the other hand while pressing the

connector latch.

4 Replace LED light and snap in place assuring the

light is facing in toward the unit (inside fresh food).



Order new LEDs by calling 877-808-4195, online at www.

frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you

bought the refrigerator. Here is the product number to

request when ordering:













Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your

refrigerator include incandescent light bulbs that will

need replacing from time-to-time. Some lights have

covers that need to be removed before replacing the

bulbs. Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance

lighting.



 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord.

2 Wear protective gloves.

3 Remove light cover, if necessary.

4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance

bulb of the same type and wattage (normally 40

watts).

 Replace light cover, if necessary.

 Plug in the refrigerator’s power cord.







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(United States)

(Canada)

  



-



Ice maker power switch is Off.•

Ice maker has small cube •

caught in mechanism.

Saddle valve on cold water •

pipe is clogged or restricted by

foreign material.

Turn power switch to On (“• I”) position.

Remove small cube from ice maker. The ice and water •

ltercartridgemaybeclogged.Replaceltercartridge.

Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. En-•

sure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean

valve. Replace valve if necessary.

-



Ice maker is producing less ice •

than you expect.

Check to see if water dispenser •

is dispensing slower than normal.

The ice maker produces approximately 2.5 pounds of ice •

every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.

Ifitis,replacetheiceandwaterltercartridge.•





Ice maker wire signal arm is •

being held down by some item

in the freezer.

Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice •

cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal arm.





Ice cubes are not being used •

frequently enough.

Ice cubes are hollow (partially •

frozen cubes with water inside).

Freezer control is set too warm.•

Remove ice container and discard ice from container. Ice •

maker will produce fresh supply.

Theiceandwaterltercartridgemaybeclogged.Replace•

ltercartridge.

Set freezer control to colder setting. Allow 24 hours for •

temperature to stabilize.



-



Ice storage container is empty.•

Freezer temperature is set too •

warm.

Household water line valve is •

not open.

Ice dispensing arm has been held •

in for more than 4-5 minutes.

Whentherstsupplyoficeisdroppedintothecontainer,•

the dispenser should operate.

Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes •

willbemade.Whenrstsupplyoficeismade,dispenser

should operate.

Openhouseholdwaterlinevalve.Allowsufcienttime•

for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser

should operate.

Motor is overloaded. Motor over load protector will reset in •

approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be dispensed.





Ice has melted and frozen •

around auger due to infrequent

use,temperatureuctuations,

and/or power outages.

Ice cubes are jammed between •

ice maker and back of ice

container.

Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents. •

Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position.

When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.

Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.•



 Door was closed too hard, caus-•

ing other door to open slightly.

Refrigerator is not level. It •

rocksontheoorwhenmoved

slightly.

Refrigerator is touching a wall •

or cabinet.

Close both doors gently.•

Ensureoorislevelandsolid,andcanadequatelysupport•

the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging

orslopingoor.

Ensureoorislevelandsolid,andcanadequatelysupport•

the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging

orslopingoor.





Food is touching shelf on top of •

drawer.

Track that drawers slide on is •

dirty.

Remove top layer of items in drawer.•

Ensure drawer is properly installed on track.•

Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See • .

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

  







Freezer control is set to “OF” •

or “0”.

Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.•

Plug at electrical outlet is dis-•

connected.

House fuse blown or tripped •

circuit breaker.

Power outage.•

Set freezer control. •

This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. •

The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30

minutes.

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.•

Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset •

circuit breaker.

Check house lights. Call local electric company.•





Room or outside weather is •

hot.

Doors are opened too frequent-•

ly or too long.

Fresh Food/freezer door may •

be slightly open.

Freezer control is set too cold.•

Fresh Food/freezer gasket is •

dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly

tted.

Condenser is dirty.•

It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these •

conditions.

Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. •

Open doors less often.

Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from •

blocking door. See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING

OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator •

temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for tempera-

ture to stabilize.

Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause •

refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired

temperatures.

Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.•





Thermostat keeps the refrigera-•

tor at a constant temperature.

This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep tem-•

perature constant.







Electronic control system has •

detected a performance prob-

lem.

Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can inter-•

pretanymessagesornumbercodesashingonthedigital

displays.



-



Household water line valve is •

not open.

Iceandwaterltercartridgeis•

clogged.

Filter not fully installed.•

Open household water line valve. See •  column



Replaceltercartridge.•

Pushlterinuntilyouheara“click”.•





Water has been in the tank for •

a period of time.

Unit not properly connected to •

cold water line.

Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the •

supply and completely rinse out the tank.

Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the •

kitchen faucet.

-



Cut-off and cut-on pressures •

are too low (well systems only).

Reverse osmosis system is in •

regenerative phase.

Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on •

the water pump system (well systems only).

It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 •

psi during the regenerative phase.









Weather is hot and humid.•

Door is slightly open.•

The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.•

See •  column 



-





Vegetables contain and give off •

moisture.

It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of •

the cover.

Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.•

-



Washed vegetables and fruit •

drain while in the drawer.

Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water col-•

lecting in bottom of drawer is normal.









Weather is humid.•

Door is slightly open, causing •

cold air from inside refrigerator

to meet warm air from outside.

This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, •

the moisture should disappear.

See •  column 

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Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of

purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove

to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in

accordance with the provided instructions.

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1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or

Canada.

3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

4. Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.

5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.

6. Products used in a commercial setting.

7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances

not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,

etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

10. Servicecallstorepairorreplaceappliancelightbulbs,airlters,waterlters,otherconsumables,or 

knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip

charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

12.Damagestothenishofapplianceorhomeincurredduringinstallation,includingbutnotlimitedtooors,

cabinets, walls, etc.

13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than

genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or

externalcausessuchasabuse,misuse,inadequatepowersupply,accidents,res,oractsofGod.

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CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR

OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL

EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE

LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period

should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone

numbers below.

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This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances

North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.

Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under

thiswarrantymustbeperformedbyElectroluxoranauthorizedservicecompany.Productfeaturesorspecicationsasdescribed

or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

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Frigidaire

10200 David Taylor Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

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Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4