All about the
Use
of your
Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Installation ................................................7
Door Removal Instructions ........................10
Installing Door Handles .............................14
Connecting the Water Supply ....................16
Gallery Dispenser .....................................18
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&
Care
Refrigerator
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
(select models) ........................................28
Storage Features ......................................29
Changing the Filter ...................................35
Care & Cleaning .......................................37
Before You Call .......................................39
Major Appliance Warranty .........................44
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ......2 Controls - Frigidaire Professional ....23 Features At A Glance - Baseline Model ..4 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....26 Features At A Glance - Gallery Model ...5 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer (select models) ........28...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Installation Checklist WARNING Doors Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator.  Handles are secure and tight  Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides For your Safety Leveling • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other ...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid We strongly encourage responsible appliance electrical shock. recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for • Performance may be affected if the voltage more information on recycling your old refrigerator.
  • Page 4: Features At A Glance - Baseline Model

    Glass Glass Shelves Shelves Glass Shelves Crisper Drawer Deli Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Freezer Ice Maker Freezer Baskets *Removable Ice Bin Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
  • Page 5: Features At A Glance - Gallery Model

    Glass Flip Shelf Shelves Glass Shelves Crisper Drawer Deli Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges Freezer Baskets *Freezer Ice Maker *Removable Ice Bin Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
  • Page 6: Features At A Glance - Pro Model

    Flip Shelf Shelf Spillsafe ® Shelves Crisper Drawer Deli Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges Freezer Baskets *Freezer Ice Maker *Removable Ice Bin Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION Tools Necessary: (OR) Phillips Head ⅜" and ¼" Quadrex Head Socket Adjustable ⅜" Fixed Screwdriver Allen Wrench Wrench Wrench Wrench Components Provided: CAUTION Top Hinge Top Hinge Cover Front Cover Rear Screw Screw o Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise. CAUTION To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise. Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex screws. Raise Anti-tip DO NOT Loosen Lower Remove These 3 Screws 3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION To make final door height adjustments: To adjust the flipper mullion: 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge. Flipper Mullion Door Door Screw Flipper 1. Open freezer drawer to make lower hinge Mullion visible. Hinge 2. Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the shaft of the lower hinge.
  • Page 10: Door Removal Instructions

    DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces  NOTE If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. DO NOT remove the ground screw from Check first by measuring the entrance. hinge. To prepare for removing the doors: To remove the refrigerator doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
  • Page 11 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 3 Detach the water tube from the connector 4 Open the refrigerator doors to a 90 degree located behind the refrigerator, the angle and remove the two screws from connector releases when you press inward the top hinge. Lift and remove door from on the connector’s outer sleeve.
  • Page 12 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS To reinstall the refrigerator  NOTE doors: When reinserting the water tube and replac- IMPORTANT ing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure you do not kink the tube. When replacing the doors on the lower hinge, they must be installed at a 90 degree angle.
  • Page 13 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Removing Freezer Drawer  NOTE CAUTION To locate the pin, look inside the drawer and the pin is next to the door liner and Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting. the slides. Not all parts are shown in the illustration.
  • Page 14: Installing Door Handles

    INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. Door Handle Mounting Mounting Refrigerator Handles Instructions for Frigidaire & Frigidaire Gallery 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle...
  • Page 15 CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. Door Handle Mounting Mounting Refrigerator Handles Instructions for Frigidaire Professional ® 1 Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Water Supply

    Water supply tubing made of ¼ new refrigerator. Depending on your local/ inch plastic is not recommended to be state building codes, Frigidaire recommends used. Plastic tubing greatly increases for homes with existing valves its Smart the potential for water leaks, and the...
  • Page 17 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water IMPORTANT supply line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown. Your refrigerator’s water supply system 6 Coil excess water supply line (copper includes several tubing lines, a water filter, tubing only), about 2½...
  • Page 18: Controls - Frigidaire & Frigidaire Gallery Dispenser

    CONTROLS - FRIGIDAIRE & FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY DISPENSER User Interface (colors and options may vary by model) Enlarged view of above user interface display menu (colors and options may vary by model)
  • Page 19 CONTROLS - FRIGIDAIRE & FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY DISPENSER Options May Vary Default While in the default option, Settings press and hold the “set” key Options Used to enter and exit the for three seconds to reset all (∧ or ∨) options menu and make refrigerator settings to their selections.
  • Page 20 CONTROLS - FRIGIDAIRE & FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY DISPENSER Sabbath Mode  NOTE The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Control features and alarms may vary by Sabbath and religious holidays within the model.
  • Page 21: Controls - Non-Dispenser Models

    CONTROLS - NON-DISPENSER MODELS User Interface In-Door Controls (options may vary) IMPORTANT Pressing the system on/off icon does not turn off power to your refrigerator. You must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. An indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below.
  • Page 22 CONTROLS - NON-DISPENSER MODELS Alarms High Temp alarm is permitted when cabinet temperature is outside the safe zone for 20 minutes. The alarm silences itself after 10 Door If the door has been left open for an minutes while the High Temp icon stays lit until Ajar extended period of time, an alarm will the Sabbath mode is exited.
  • Page 23: Controls - Frigidaire Professional

    CONTROLS - FRIGIDAIRE PROFESSIONAL User Interface In-Door Controls (options may vary) POWER Press and hold for three seconds ON-OFF to turn off the cooling system. It also turns off the ice maker and all dispenser functions. The display will read “OFF”.
  • Page 24 CONTROLS - FRIGIDAIRE PROFESSIONAL Dispenser Controls Alarms (options may vary) Power Failure In the event of a power failure, the power fail alert will be illuminated. Press “mute alarm” to acknowledge the alarm. Other modes may be turned off until the alarm is acknowledged.
  • Page 25 CONTROLS - FRIGIDAIRE PROFESSIONAL Sabbath Mode  NOTE The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly During Sabbath Mode, the freezer ice maker Sabbath and religious holidays within the will continue to work and must be manually Orthodox Jewish community.
  • Page 26: Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser

    AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the water supply system Turning the fresh food ice maker on and off CAUTION Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/Off feature on the control panel. Pressing For proper dispenser operation, recommended the On/Off feature turns the ice maker on &...
  • Page 27 AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Ice maker/dispenser tips 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer. • If your refrigerator is not connected to a 5 Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on. water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker as described in Remove and empty the ice bin if:...
  • Page 28: Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer (Select Models)

    AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - FREEZER (SELECT MODELS) Operation & Care of the Freezer Ice maker tips Ice Maker (select models) • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating: After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. - Motor running When using the ice maker for the first time, and - Ice dropping into ice bin...
  • Page 29: Storage Features

    STORAGE FEATURES Reposition the Air Seal CAUTION For slide-out shelves & crisper shelves: 1 Remove air seal by pushing down on the To avoid personal injury or property damage, flap with a downward rotation. handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or 2 Position the air seal towards the outside exposed to sudden temperature change.
  • Page 30 STORAGE FEATURES Drawers 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Removing Crisper Drawer Deli drawer Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese. Opening Crisper Drawer Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for...
  • Page 31 STORAGE FEATURES 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in Dairy compartment place. Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food compartment door, for short- term storage of cheese, spreads, or Dairy Compartment 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).
  • Page 32 STORAGE FEATURES Dividers Removal  NOTE Lift up on the front of the upper divider and pull out. If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips, the drawer will not close properly. Removing Freezer Basket Upper Basket Instructions Divider 1 Locate the basket clips in the rear corners of the basket and pull them out to remove.
  • Page 33: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods • Activating “quick freeze” also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the Fresh food storage selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre-existing frozen foods. • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum •...
  • Page 34: Normal Operating Sounds And Sights

    NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS Understanding the sounds you  NOTE may hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds not a sound insulator. normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly.
  • Page 35: Changing The Filter

    6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a few seconds. Ordering replacement filters Order new filters 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 filters when you first install your refrigerator.
  • Page 36 3 Slide the old filter cartridge straight out of To order your replacement filters, please visit the housing and discard it. our online store at www.frigidaire.com/store, 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge. Slide it by calling toll-free at 1-800-599-7569, or by...
  • Page 37: Care & Cleaning

    CARE & CLEANING Protecting your investment 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.  NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable flu- ids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
  • Page 38 CARE & CLEANING Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & Door • Soap and water Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one Liners quart of warm water. Be sure to wring • Baking soda and water excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
  • Page 39: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) www.frigidaire.com Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Automatic Ice Maker Ice maker is • Ice maker is turned off. • Turn on ice maker. For the fresh food...
  • Page 40 BEFORE YOU CALL Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Automatic Ice Maker (Cont’d) Ice maker is • Ice maker is producing less • The ice maker will produce approximately not making ice than you expect. 2.0 to 2.5 pounds of ice every 24 hours enough ice.
  • Page 41 BEFORE YOU CALL Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Dispenser (Ice & Water) Dispenser will • There is no ice in the bin to • See the “Ice maker is not making any not dispense be dispensed. ice” section above. ice. •...
  • Page 42 BEFORE YOU CALL Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Door(s) will • Door was closed too hard, • Close both doors gently. not close. causing other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can It rocks on the floor when adequately support the refrigerator.
  • Page 43 BEFORE YOU CALL Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Moisture • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of frost buildup and internal collects on sweating increases. inside of • Flipper mullion • Adjust flipper mullion. (See “To adjust refrigerator the flipper mullion”...
  • Page 44: Major Appliance Warranty

    Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.265.8352 1.800.944.9044 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...

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