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- INSTALLATION
- DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
- HANDLE INSTALLATION
- HANDLE INSTALLATION
- CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
- ICE SERVICE
- ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
- NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
- CARE & CLEANING
- BEFORE YOU CALL
Table of contents
Use & Care Guide for Frigidaire FGHT1832PE0
Table of contents
INSTALLATION
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not 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 floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker. If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice maker off.
CAUTION
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. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top ⅜ inch
Back 1 inch
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.
Leveling
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers or front leveling screws to help level your unit.
To level your refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Use flatblade screwdriver or ⅜” socket wrench to adjust front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws.
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼” to ½” from front to back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side.
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Door removal and reversal instructions:
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and lift door off center hinge pin. Set door aside.
3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.
4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.
5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out. Tighten screws.
6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside screw and install center hinge.
7. Remove two screws on bottom hinge with ⅜” socket wrench.
8. Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step 7.
9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.
10. Reverse door handles (see instruction on next page).
11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.
12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help align hinge hole.
13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.
14. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.
15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.
16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge.
17. Flip toe grille and reinstall.
18. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to center position. Adjust setting as necessary
NOTE
The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.
IMPORTANT
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” (Mechanical controls) or “OFF” (Electronic controls) and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves.
HANDLE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp.
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles. Additionally, before installing the door handles, make sure the door swing is correct. Your model will have either a right hand or left hand door swing. Follow instructions in the Use & Care Guide to reverse the doors, if necessary
To attach metal refrigerator handle:
1. Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the two holes in top of handle with the two holes in top of door. Do not tighten the set screw yet.
2. Install the two screws into the top of the handle.
3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door, then tighten another ½ turn.
To attach metal freezer handle:
1. Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the two holes in bottom of handle with the two holes in bottom of door. Do not tighten the set screw yet.
2. Install the two screws into the bottom of the handle.
3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door, then tighten another ½ turn.
Stainless Steel Models
HANDLE INSTALLATION
To attach plastic refrigerator handle:
1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door.
2. Secure top of handle with two screws.
To attach plastic freezer handle:
1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door.
2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws.
To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:
Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown.
CAUTION
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-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 (6.4 mm) 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.
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).
To Connect Water Supply Line To 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 flush 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. If you use copper tubing - 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 finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1.
If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger 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.
9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).
ICE SERVICE
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, minimal ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. 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 one to two days to fill the ice container. New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
NOTE
Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer for information
Turning your Ice Maker On
After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its “down” or ON position.
Turning your Ice Maker Off
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the “up” or OFF position. The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice container is full.
IMPORTANT : Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire signal arm in the ON position. To ensure proper function for your ice maker, hook up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the UP position. If the ice maker is on and the water supply is not connected, the water valve will make a loud chattering noise.
Cool Down Period
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food.
Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (some models)
NOTE
When first turning refrigerator on, move control(s) to Normal. This is the recommended initial setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.
Auxiliary Freezer Control
Refrigerator/Freezer Control
Temperature Adjustment
• Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
Turning the refrigerator/freezer control will change temperatures in both compartments. The auxiliary freezer control has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator. To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.
IMPORTANT
Turning the refrigerator/freezer temperature control to “0” turns off the compressor and prevents the refrigerator from cooling, 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 wall outlet.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
Cool Down Period
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food.
Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (some models)
NOTE When first turning refrigerator on, move control(s) to Normal. This is the recommended initial setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.
NOTE If your unit is in a garage or area where the temperature is below 55°, slide the freezer control to the coldest setting.
Auxiliary Freezer Control
Temperature Adjustment
• Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
Turning the refrigerator/freezer control will change temperatures in both compartments. The auxiliary freezer control has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.
IMPORTANT
Sliding the refrigerator/freezer temperature control to “off” turns off the compressor and prevents the refrigerator from cooling, 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 wall outlet.
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.
NOTE
Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a sound insulator.
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.
IMPORTANT During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment. This is normal during the defrost cycle.
D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. The ice maker will produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.
E 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 highpitched 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.
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.
Care & Cleaning Tips
BEFORE YOU CALL
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