User Manual Frigidaire FFBN1721TV 17.4 Cu. Ft. 4 Door Refrigerator in Brushed Steel with Adjustable Freezer Storage

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• Energy Guide - (French)
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• Specifications - (English)

Table of contents

• FEATURES AT A GLANCE
• DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
• CONTROLS
• STORAGE FEATURES
• STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY
• CARE & CLEANING
• Troubleshooting

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

IMPORTANT: Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Getting through narrow spaces

If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.

WARNING Make sure unit is unplugged before beginning the door removal process.

To remove the fresh food door:

1. Remove 2 hinge cover screws and top hinge cover
2. Lift hinge cover straight up and off.
3. Remove the 3 screws from the top hinge.
4. Disconnect all electrical connections.
5. Lift the door off of the center hinge and set it aside.

To remove the freezer door

NOTE Fresh food door must be removed before removing Freezer door.

1. Use screwdriver to remove center hinge.
2. Lift freezer door off lower hinge to remove from unit.

To reinstall the freezer door

1. Place Freezer door on lower hinge pin. Align hole on bottom of freezer door with lower hinge pin.
2. Insert Center hinge into top of freezer door.
3. Reattach 3 center hinge screws.

To reinstall the fresh food door

NOTE Freezer door must be reinstalled before reinstalling Fresh Food door.

1. Place door on center hinge. Make sure to guide hinge post into corresponding hole on bottom of Fresh Food door.
2. Use locator tabs on top of cabinet to guide top hinge into its correct location.
3. Reattach hinge screws and electrical connections at top hinge of Fresh Food door.
4. Attach plastic hinge cover and fix in place with proper screws.

CONTROLS

Change UI °F to °C

1. Unlock the UI.
2. Hold down the Frz. Temp & Ref. Temp at the same time for 3 seconds. UI will change from °F to °C.

To change °C to °F, repeat the above steps.

Modes Setting

Press the Modes key, the corresponding modes will be cycling on a loop as shown below.

Fresh Food Compartment Cycle Settings:

Quick Chill-> Quick Freeze ->Quick Chill/Quick Freeze->Vacation- >None->Quick Chill.

Under Quick Chill mode the fresh food compartment defaults to 34°F (1°C). Activate Quick Chill mode to increase the rate of cooling food. It deactivates automatically after 2.5 hours. When exiting the Quick Chill mode the setting restores back to the temperature set before going into Quick Chill mode

Under Quick Freeze mode the freezer defaults to -7°F (-22°C). Activate Quick Freeze mode to increase the rate of freezing food. It deactivates automatically after 6 hours. When exiting the Quick Freeze mode the setting restores back to the temperature set before going into Quick Freeze mode.

Under Vacation Mode the fresh food compartment defaults to 37°F. While the freezer defaults to ~0°F (-18°C). When exiting Vacation Mode the setting temperature of the fresh food compartment and freezer will both be restored to those set before going into Vacation Mode.

Duration Setting of Quick Freeze

The factory default duration of Quick Freeze is 6 hours; however, you can change the time your freezer is in Quick Freeze mode between 6 and 48 hours. After Quick Freeze mode is turned on, press and hold the Frz. Temp button for 3 seconds to view the selected time setting. Then again, press Frz. Temp to toggle between 6 and 48 hour settings. Once the correct time is selected, press and hold the Frz. Temp button for 3 seconds to confirm the setting. After 30 seconds of no interaction of the controls, the UI will confirm the time setting automatically and return to the main screen.

List of Fault/Error Codes:

Alarms

Display: When the unit is initially plugged in, the start-up alarm rings and it takes 3 seconds for the UI to become fully operational. The factory settings for the refrigerator are 37°F in the Fresh Food compartment and 0°F in the Freezer. The display will then either show the temperature in the Fresh Food compartment under normal operation or a Fault code if there is a failure.

Display Control: During normal unit operation, the display screen will be locked if the Fresh Food compartment doors are not being opened or closed and if no key is pressed for 30 seconds. When the display is locked, it will turn off after 30 seconds of non activity (not opening or closing doors and not pressing keys) and it will light up with any key operation. If there is a failure, the display will turn on and show “Visible Fault Code” and then will turn off after 30 seconds.

To lock the control keys, hold the “Lock” Key for 3 seconds.

To unlock the control keys, hold the “Lock” Key for 3 seconds.

The system auto-locks automatically after 30 seconds of no keys or doors operation

Door: Door ajar alarm will sound if either of the Fresh food compartment doors are left open or ajar for 5 minutes.

The door ajar alarm can be silenced by pressing any key while the door is open or by closing the door.

NOTE Freezer doors do not trigger the door ajar alarm.

Setting cooling temperatures

NOTE The recommended settings for a product installed in a kitchen is 37˚F for the fresh food compartment and 0˚F for the freezer.

IMPORTANT If your product has food freezing in the fresh food compartment, increase the temperature setting 1 or 2 degrees.

IMPORTANT Do not block the air port. If you place food within 1 inch in front of the air ports, there may be the chance of freezing food.

STORAGE FEATURES

CAUTION 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. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher.

You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food compartments to suit your needs.

Crispers

Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce.

Doors

Storage bins

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 fixed 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.

STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY

Ideas for storing foods

Fresh food storage

• 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.
• Avoid placing food in front of air ports. (See Controls Section for illustration.)

Fruits and vegetables

• 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.

Meat

• Wrap raw meat and poultry separately and securely to prevent leaks and contamination of other foods or surfaces.
• Store meat/poultry for short-term. Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen.

Frozen food storage

• Keep the freezer compartment at 0°F or lower.
• A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least ⅔ full.

Packaging foods for freezing

• 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-flavor (freezer burn).
• Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.

Loading the freezer

• 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 efficiently 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.

Ideas for saving energy

Installation

• 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 appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently.
• Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightly.

Temperature settings

• Refer to the “Controls” section for procedures on temperature settings.

Food storage

• 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.

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 fluids, 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas of your refrigerator.

CAUTION

• Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it. Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring.
• Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.

Troubleshooting