Use & Care Manual Side by Side Refrigerator Got Questions? Need Parts or Service? Before Calling Your Local Repair Service - CALL: Solutions Hotline Important Safety Instructions ............. 2 (United States) Installation ............................................ 3 1-800-944-9044 Connecting Water Supply .................... 4 (Canada) Door Removal Instructions.................. 5 1-800-668-4606 Temperature Controls .........................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 qualified electrician. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk.
INSTALLATION This Use & Care Manual provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LEVELING All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4” (6 mm), front to back.
CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve WARNING 1. 2. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve. 3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap. 4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, as shown. 5.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Tools Necessary: Top Hinge Screw Top Hinge Cover Screw Adjustable Wrench Bottom Hinge Screw 3/8” Fixed Wrench OR ™ Phillips head and Flat Head Screw Driver Socket Wrench Set DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. Before you start: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Remove any food from the door shelves. 3 Close the doors.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS NO TE NOTE The advanced electronic control system in your refrigerator includes additional display modes that service professionals can use to rapidly diagnose performance issues. ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE IF TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FLASH... To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Alarm Reset Button Cooling System On/Off Button Indicator Lights TURNING THE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel. To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, the button does not work unless you press and hold it for three seconds.
AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 Features may vary according to model. EXTREME FREEZE To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the Touch Pad 1 for 3-5 seconds to activate this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad 1 again for 3-5 seconds to deactivate.
AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 6 5 Features may vary according to model. Crush Press the Crush Touch Pad 1 to get crushed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad. Press glass against ICE dispensing paddle 5 as far up as possible to catch all ice. Cube Press the Cube Touch Pad 2 to get cubed ice. A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad.
AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER The ice maker and container are located in the top of the freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker can begin making ice within 24 hours. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately two days to fill the ice container.
AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed). PURESOURCE TM * ICE AND WATER FILTER (SOME MODELS) Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator, contact the Electrolux Solutions Hotline at 1-800-944-9044, or go to our web site at www.frigidaire.com.
AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER PURESOURCE2TM * ICE AND WATER FRONT FILTER (SOME MODELS) Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed and bypass installed).
REPLACING THE AIR FILTER Replacing The Air Filter In general, you should change the air filter every six months to ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors. You may want to adjust this time period depending on the types and amounts of food you typically store in your refrigerator. To replace your air filter: 1 Push the plastic bubble tab located on the side of the air filter housing. This releases the hinged bottom half to drop open. 2 Remove the old filter and discard it.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS D. Automatic Ice Maker UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable.
CARE & CLEANING Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning. CA UTION CAUTION • • • When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out.
Major Appliance Warranty Information 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. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-668-4606 (Canada) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • • • • • Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • • • • • • • • Compressor goes off and on frequently. • Freezer control is set to "OF" or “0”. Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM • • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Door is slightly open. • Condenser is dirty. • Freezer temperature is too warm. Fresh Food temperature is satisfactory. • Freezer control is set too warm. • Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Fresh Food temperature is too warm. Freezer temperature is satisfactory. • Fresh Food control is set too warm.
BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED) Ice maker is not making enough ice. • Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. • • Freezer is not cold enough. Household water line valve is not completely open. Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal. • • • Side mounted ice maker should produce 4 to 4.5 pounds (approximately 4 quarts) of ice every 24 hours.
BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATER DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense water. • • • Water has an odd taste and/or odor. • • • • Open household water line valve. See PROBLEM section ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE. Ensure that freezer door is closed. Replace filter cartridge. Push filter in until you hear a “click”. Filter should be flush with cabinet. • Front filter not fully installed, if equipped • Water has been in the tank for a period of time.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Mechanical Controls 21
