User Manual Frigidaire LFSC2324VF - 22.0 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator

• User Manual - (English)
• Owner Manual - (Spanish)
• Owner Manual - (French)

• Installation Instructions - (English)

• Specification Sheet - (English)

Table of contents

• FEATURES AT A GLANCE
• CONTROLS
• STORAGE FEATURES
• AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER
• CHANGING THE FILTER
• NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
• CARE & CLEANING
• BEFORE YOU CALL

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Features may vary according to model

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at frigidaire or by calling 1-800-944-9044.

CONTROLS

User Interface (varies by model)

Operating the Controls

1 Press Options key

2 Use Arrow keys ^/ᴠ to scroll the menu selections

3 Use the + or - keys to change the option from on/off/change temperature or mode ºF/ºC

1 Use the Options key to exit and save changes

NOTE

The recommended settings for a product installed in a kitchen is 37ºF for the fresh food copartment and 0ºF for the freezer.

User Interface (varies by model)

1 Press Options key

2 Use Arrow keys ^/ᴠ to scroll the menu selections

3 Press and hold Set key for 3 seconds

1 Use the Options key to exit and save changes

User Interface (varies by model)

To activate features press the corresponding icon key on the display

water	Press the Water key to select water. Indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature.
cube	Press the Cube key to select cubed ice. Indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature.
crush	Press the Crush key to select crushed ice. Indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature.
control locked	Press and hold for 3 seconds to lock the display. While in the locked state, you will not be able to change any settings on the display nor dispense ice and water. The Control Locked indicator will flash and illuminate and an audible warning tone will sound. Press and hold a second time to unlock the display.
light	Toggles dispenser light On and Off.

Alarms

Power Failure 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 operation. The high temp alarm may also be illuminated until a safe operating range temperature has been reached.

Freezer Temp If the freezer temperature reaches 26°F or greater, the alarm will sound and the temperature will flash. You can disable the alarm by pressing the set key but the “High Temp” indicator will illuminate until the temperature goes below 26°F.

Fresh Food Temp If the fresh food temperature reaches 55°F or greater, the alarm will sound and the temperature will flash. You can disable the alarm by pressing the set key but the “High Temp” indicator will illuminate until the temperature goes below 55°F.

Door Ajar If the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open for five minutes or more, an alarm will sound and the door ajar indicator will illuminate on the display. Press the set key to reset any system alarms.

Flapper When “Cube” or “Crush” is selected, if the flapper (or ice chute door) is being held open by a jammed ice cube, an alarm will sound for two minutes. The alarm will reset after two minutes or when the ice cube is removed and the set key is pressed to reset.

Sabbath Mode

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 “∨” and “+” for five seconds. The display shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode.

In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for health reasons. For example, if the door is left ajar the High Temp alarm is activated. The refrigerator will function normally once the door is closed, without any violation of the Sabbath/Holidays. The High Temp alarm is permitted when cabinet temperature is outside the safe zone for 20 minutes. The alarm silences itself after 10 minutes while the High Temp icon stays lit until the Sabbath mode is exited.

For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at star-k.

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.

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.

Cantilever Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator.

To adjust cantilever shelves:

1. Lift front edge up.

2. Pull shelf out.

Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket. Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position.

Glass shelves (some models) catch and hold accidental spills. In some models, the glass shelves slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning. The shelves slide out independently of their mounting brackets. Just pull the front of the shelf forward. Shelves can be extended as far as the stopper will allow but are not removable from their mounting brackets.

Door storage

Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be quickly selected.

Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers. Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage capacity.

The dairy compartment, which is warmer than the general food storage section, is intended for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter.

Fresh Drawers with Humidity Control (some models)

The fresh drawers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. The fresh drawers feature humidity control which allows you to adjust the humidity within the drawer. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing.

NOTE

Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the humidity control set on Higher Humidity, or in a drawer without a Humidity Control. This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content.

Crispers

Crispers allow you the flexibility to store any manner of items including fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. Crispers do not feature humidity controls.

Cool Drawer (some models)

Some models are equipped with a Cool Drawer for storage of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. This drawer does not have a separate temperature control.

Chill Drawer (some models)

Some models are equipped with a Chill Drawer. Chill Drawer temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Chill Drawer Temperature Control in either direction. Use this pan for short term storage of bulk meat items. If meats are to be kept longer than 1 or 2 days, they should be frozen. The Chill Drawer is fixed and cannot be moved up or down. If fruits or vegetables are to be stored in the Chill Drawer, set the Chill Drawer Temperature Control to a warmer setting to prevent freezing.

AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER

Priming the water supply system

CAUTION

For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi. Excessive pressure may cause the system to malfunction.

1. Begin filling the system 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. It may take about 1½ minutes.

3. Continue dispensing water for about four minutes to flush the system and plumbing connections of any impurities (stopping to empty the glass as necessary).

NOTE

The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts off the water flow after three minutes of continuous use. To reset this shutoff device, simply release the dispenser paddle.

NOTE

Dispensed water is not chilled. For colder water, add ice to cup or container before dispensing water.

Ice maker operation & care

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 fill 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 fill completely.

Ice Maker and Storage Bin Capacity

This ice maker should produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice per 24 hours, depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of 10 cubes every 75 to 90 minutes.

How much ice can be stored in the ice bin?

When completely full, the bin in standard depth units will hold about 11 pounds of ice (total weight of ice and bin will be about 15 pounds). The bin in counter depth units will hold about 8.5 pounds of ice (total weight of ice and bin will be about 12 pounds).

Turning the ice maker on and off

Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/Off feature on the control panel. Pressing and holding the On/Off button toggles the ice maker On/Off.

IMPORTANT

Turning off the ice maker simply disables ice making. You will still be able to dispense existing ice, and you will still be able to dispense water.

NOTE

The ice maker also has a built-in plastic signal 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.

Using the ice maker after installation

Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, if the system is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor.

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 feature to Off; otherwise, the ice maker’s fill valve may make a loud chattering noise when it attempts to operate without water.

IMPORTANT

Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the ice maker may be a sign that your water filter needs changing. If you have a side mounted ice maker you may also experience hollow cubes partially frozen cubes with water inside. When these cubes are harvested, they break open and spill water over the other ice cubes in the ice container, forming a solid mass of ice. As the water filter nears the end of its useful life and becomes clogged with particles, less water is delivered to the ice maker during each cycle. The ice maker can’t fill every cube in the ice maker mold, leading to small cubes or chips that can get caught between the ice ejector blades and the stripper. Remember, if your ice maker is jamming with small ice cubes or it’s been six months or longer since you last changed your water filter replace the water filter with a new one. Poor quality household water may require the filter to be changed more frequently.

Ice maker/dispenser tips

• If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker as described in the previous section.

• 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 flavor. 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.

• To avoid splashing, dispense ice into your container before adding liquids.

• It is normal for ice to fill to the top of the ice bin.

CAUTION

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.

Cleaning the storage bin

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.

1. Turn off the ice maker.

2. Remove the ice bin by lifting up slightly on the front of the bin and pulling it straight out of the ice maker housing.

CAUTION

Be sure to firmly support the underside of the ice bin when removing it from the refrigerator. A standard depth bin that is full of ice will weigh about 15 pounds total, and a counter depth bin that is full of ice will weigh about 12 pounds total.

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.

5. Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and the freezer door chute.

6. Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on to resume ice production.

Remove and empty the ice bin if:

• An extended power failure (1 hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and refreeze together after power is restored, 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.

CAUTION

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, ensure that the ice bin is fully seated before closing the freezer door. If the ice bin is not positioned correctly the refrigerator will not dispense ice. The freezer door also may not close properly causing warm air to leak into the freezer compartment.

CHANGING THE FILTER

Locating the Filters

Your refrigerator is equipped with water filtering system. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. The filter is located in the top right rear corner of the fresh food compartment.

Air Filter (some models)

The air filter is located at the top of the fresh food compartment next to the water filter.

Replacing the Air Filter

In general, you should change the air filter every six months (the filter status light on the control panel prompts you to replace the filter after 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 PureSource Ultra TM air filter:

1. Pull the air filter housing straight out.

2. Remove the old filter and discard it.

3. Unpack the new filter and place it inside the housing.

4. Slide the housing back into position.

Water Filter

The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment.

Replacing the Water Filter

In general, you should change the water filter every six months to ensure the highest possible water quality. Water Filter Status on the user interface prompts you to replace the filter after a standard amount of water (125 gallons/473 liters for PureSource Ultra IITM ) has flowed through the system.

If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.

Ordering Replacement Filters

To order your replacement filters, please visit our online store at frigidaire/store, by calling toll-free at 1-800-599-7569, or by visiting the dealer where you purchased your refrigerator. Frigidaire recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator, and that you replace your filters at least once every 6 months.

Here is the product number to request when ordering:

PureSource Ultra II TM Water Filter Part #EPTWFU01

NOTE

When ordering your replacement filter, please reorder the same filter type that is currently in your refrigerator.

More about your Advanced Water Filter

The PureSource Ultra IITM ice and water filter system is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 and 401 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

Test & certification results:

• Rated Capacity - 125 gallons/473 liters for PureSource Ultra II TM ice and water filter

• Rated service flow - .65 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

To replace your PureSource Ultra IITM water filter:

It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement.

1. Turn Off the ice maker power switch.

2. Remove the old filter by rotating it counterclockwise (to the left) 90 degrees to release it.

3. Slide the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it.

4. Unpackage the new filter cartridge. Slide it into the filter housing as far as it will go with the grip end horizontal.

5. Push lightly inward on the filter while rotating it clockwise (to the right). The filter will then pull itself inward as it is rotated. Rotate the filter 90 degrees until it stops and the grip end is vertical. You may be able to feel a very light click as the filter locks into place.

6. Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser while checking for any leaks at the filter housing. Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system purges air out of the dispenser system are normal.

7. Continue dispensing water for 3-4 minutes or until 1.5 gallons of water has flowed through the system. You will likely need to empty and refill your glass several times.

8. Turn On the ice maker.

9. Press and hold the Water Filter reset button on the control panel for three seconds. When the display changes from Red to Green, the status has been reset.

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS

Understanding the Sounds you may Hear

Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable.

Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:

A. Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.

B. Evaporator fan You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan.

C. Defrost heater During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may occur.

D. Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin.

E. Electronic control & automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off.

F. Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser.

G. Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in the past. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.

H. Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker.

I. Drain pan (not removable) You may hear water dripping into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

J. Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air.

K. Motorized damper May produce a light humming during operation.

L. Ice chute When dispensing ice, you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute.

NOTE

Energy efficient 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.

CARE & CLEANING

Protecting your investment

Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. When cleaning, take the following precautions:

• 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.

Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, brushes, 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, metallic scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials or strong alkaline solutions.

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.

CAUTION

• Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it. Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring. 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.

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.

Vacation and moving tips

Care and Cleaning Tips

BEFORE YOU CALL