FRIGIDAIRE
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Product Registratuon .......................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2
First Steps ........................................................ 4
Setting the Temperature Control ....................... 6
Opbonal Features .................................... 6
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CONTENTS
Energy-Sawng T_ps............................................ 7
Care and Cleaning ............................................. 8
Before You Call................................................. 9
Ma]or Apphance Warranty ................................ 11
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Read and Save These Instructions
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your appliance
only as instructed in this guide. These instructions
are not meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. Common sense
and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Record Your Model and
Serial Numbers
Record the model and serial numbers in the
space provided below.
Hodel Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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Model and Serial
Number Plate
Please read all instructions before using
this unit.
Definitions
_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
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IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important
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Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION
CARD (shown above) should be filled in
completely, signed and returned to Electrolux
Home Products.
This Use and Care Guide provides operating
instructions for your model. Use your unit only as
instructed in this Use and Care Guide.
For your safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
unit or any other appliance. Read product
labels for flammability and other warnings.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of
explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers
used to secure the shelves during
shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples
can cause severe cuts, and also destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other
appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exte-
rior wrapping material immediately after the
unit is unpacked. Children should never use
these items for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch
wrap may become airtight chambers and
can quickly cause suffocation.
• An empty, discarded appliance is a very
dangerous attraction to children.
• Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is
Proper Disposal of Your Appliance
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use
an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, |
cut, remove, |
or bypass the |
grounding prong. ,_J
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Power cord with
3_prong grounded p!ug
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous - even if they
will sit for"just a few days': Zfyou are getting
rid of your old appliance, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible
appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check
with your utility company or visit www.
recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information
on recycling your old appliance.
Before you throw away
your old appliance:
• Remove door.
• Leave shelves in place so
children may not easily
climb inside.
• Have the refrigerant
removed by a
qualified technician.
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure
that safety mechanisms in the design of this
appliance will operate properly.
• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical
rating. The power cord of the appliance is
equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against electrical shock
hazards. [t must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle,
protected with a 15-amp time delay fuse
or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with the local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified electri-
cian. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOM-
MENDED. Do NOT use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
• If voltage varies by 10% or more, appliance
performance may be affected. Operating the
unit with insufficient power can damage the
compressor. Such damage is not covered
under the warranty. If you suspect your
household voltage is high or low, consult
your power company for testing.
• To prevent the appliance from being turned
off accidentally, do not plug unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in
any manner.
Other Precautions
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the appli-
ance before cleaning and before replacing a
light bulb.
Do not operate the unit in the presence of
explosive fumes.
Turning the temperature control to OFFturns off
the compressor but does not disconnect power
to the light bulb or other electrical components.
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This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your model. Use the unit only as
instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting
the unit, follow these important first steps.
Location
Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet.
For the most efficient operation, the appliance
should be located where surrounding
temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C).
The Freeze Control Feature is designed to
automatically maintain the selected interior
temperature within these boundaries.
Allow space around the unit for good air
circulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all
sides of the unit for adequate circulation.
The exterior walls of the unit may become quite
warm as the compressor works to transfer heat
from the inside. Temperatures as much as 30° F
warmer than room temperature can be expected.
For this reason it is particularly important in
hotter climates to allow enough space for air
circulation around your appliance.
Leveling
The appliance must have all bottom corners
resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be
strong enough to support a fully loaded unit.
It is very important for your appliance to be
level in order to function properly. If the unit
is not leveled during installation, the door may
be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
To Level Your Appliance:
After discarding crating screws, use a carpenter's
level to level the unit from front-to-back. Adjust the
plastic leveling feet in front, 1/2bubble higher, so
that the door closes easily when left halfway open.
Cleaning
Wash any removable parts of the appliance interior
and exterior with mild detergent and warm water.
Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON
THESE SURFACES.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments which can scratch the appliance
surface when removing adhesive labels. Any
glue left from the tape can be removed with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent or the
residue can be touched with the sticky side of
tape already removed. DO NOT REHOVE THE
SERIAL PLATE.
To allow door to close and seal properly, DO
NOT let food packages extend past the front
of shelves.
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To install the shelf grommet to the shelf:
1,
With the wire shelf installed, press the
shelf grommet down onto the wire that
is anchored into the appliance wall. Be
sure to keep the larger end of the shelf
grommet away from the wall.
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2. Push the shelf grommet onto the wire until
it snaps in place.
3. Slide the shelf grommet into the grommet
already in the unit wa until it is flush
To install the handle clips to the basket:
1. Place the basket on a firm, fiat surface.
2. With the narrow side of the handle clip on
the inside of the basket, snap the handle
clip to the recessed area in the basket.
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Once the inside surface snaps in place,
continue the process by rolling the handle
clip slightly outward and pressing down
firmly to snap onto the outside surface. If
installed incorrectly, the handle clip will not
lay fiat.
Door Removal
if door must be removed, unplug the unit,
1. Gently lay appliance on its back, on a rug
or blanket.
2. Remove 2 base screws and base panel.
3. Remove wire from clips on bottom of
cabinet if required.
4. Unplug connector, if required, by holding
the cabinet connector in place, and pulling
door connector out.
5. Remove bottom hinge screws.
6. Remove plastic top hinge cover.
7. Remove screws from top hinge.
8. Remove top hinge from cabinet.
9. Remove door and bottom hinge
from cabinet.
10. To replace door, reverse the above order
and securely tighten all screws to prevent
hinge slippage.
Cool Down Period
For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the unit
to cool down completely. The appliance will run
continuously for the first several hours.
Temperature Control
The temperature
control is located
inside the unit. The
temperature is factory
preset to provide
satisfactory food
storage temperatures.
However, the
temperature control
is adjustable to
provide a range of temperatures for your
personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature
is desired, turn the temperature control knob
toward COLDEST,and allow several hours for
temperatures to stabalize between adjustments.
Your appliance may have some, or all of the
features listed below. Become familiar with
these features, and their use and care.
Tilt=Out Shelf
This shelf is located inside on the door and provides
additional storage space. To access an item, tilt top
of "basket" shelf down.
Adjustable Interior Shelves
Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can
be moved to any position for larger or smaller
packages. The shipping spacers that stabilize the
shelves for shipping should be removed
and discarded.
Slide=Out Basket (somemodels)
The slide-out basket located at the bottom of the
unit provides separate storage space for items that
are difficult to store on shelves. To remove the
basket, pull out and lift up.
Adjustable Interior Shelves
and Slide-Out Basket
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The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the
room, away from heat-producing appliances or heating
ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
Levelthe unit so the door closes tightly.
Do not overcrowd the appliance or block cold air vents.
Doing so causes the unit to run longer and use more
energy.
Shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax
paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the appliance less efficient, which
could cause food spoilage.
Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing
them in the unit. This cuts down on moisture build-up
inside the unit.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and
extended searches. Remove as many items as needed
at one time, and close door as soon as possible.
Automatic Freeze Control
The Freeze Control Feature will maintain proper interior temperature even when the unit is placed in
an area where the surrounding temperature drops down to 10° F (-12 ° C).
Interior Light
The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the
temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the
same wattage.
Cleaning the Inside
Wash inside surfaces of the unit with a solution of 2 tbsp. (25 g) of baking soda in 1 qt. (1 I) warm
water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above or mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline
solutions on any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean
soft cloth.
If leaving door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the appliance
and become entrapped.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Vacations: If the unit will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord.
Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. Leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary, to
prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove food and clean the appliance.
Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage. In the moving vehicle, secure the unit in an upright position, and secure to prevent
movement. Also protect outside of unit with a blanket, or similar item.
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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes com-
mon occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
PROBLEH [ CAUSE T CORRECTION
APPLIANCE OPERATION
Appliance
does ffot ruff.
Appliance
runs too much
or too long.
* Appliance is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground
fault interrupt.
, Temperature Control is in the
OFF position.
, Appliance may not be
plugged in or plug is loose.
, House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
* Power outage
, Room or outside weather
is not.
. Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period
of time.
Large amounts of warm
or hot food have been
stored recently.
Door is opened too frequently
or too long.
Door may be slightly open.
Temperature control isset
too ow.
* Gasket isdirty, worn, cracked,
or poorly fitted.
APPLIANCE TEHPERATURES
Use another circuit. If you are unsure
about the outlet, have it checked by a
certified technician.
See Settiffg the Temperature
Control section.
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
Check/replace fuse with a 15-amp time-delay
fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call local electric company.
- :it's normal for the appliance to work aonger
under these conditions.
It takes 4 hours for the appliance to cool
down completely.
- Warm food will cause appliance to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
- Warm air entering the appliance causes it to
run more. Open door less often.
See "DOOR PROBLEHS';
- Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
- Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal
will cause appliance to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperatures.
Interior tern-0 Temperature control isset * Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several
_erature too low. hours for temperature to stabilize.
too cold.
Temperature • Temperature control is set
inside is too warm.
too warm,
• Door is opened too frequently
or too long.
• Door may not beseating properly.
• Large amounts of warm
or hot food has been
stored recently.
• Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period
of time.
Exterffaltem, ' The external walls can be as
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3erature is much as 30 F warmer than
t_o warm. room temperature.
Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for temperature to stabilize.
Warm air enters the appliance every time the
door is opened. Open door less often.
See "DOOR PROBLEMS':
Wait until the appliance has had a chance to
reach its selected temperature.
Appliance requires 4 hours to cool
down completely.
' This is normal while the compressor
works to transfer heat from inside the
cabinet.
PROBLEH I CAUSE _ CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound , Modern appliances have , This is normal!When the surrounding noise iS
levels when increased storage capacity !aw, you might hear the compressor runn ng
appliance is on. and more stable temperatures, while it coals the interior,
They require a high .
efficiency compressor.
Longer sound • Appliance operates at higher • This is normal. Sound will level off or
levels when pressures during the start of disappear as appliance continues to run.
compressor the ON cycle.
comes on,
Fan runs _- Exterior thermostat has _ This is normak
when room activated the heater and fan,
temperature
is below 45°F.
Popping or * Metal parts undergo * This is normal. Sound will level off or
cracking sound expansion and contraction, as disappear as appliance continues to run.
when cempres- in hot water pipes.
sor comes on,
Bubbling , Refrigerant (used to cool ' This is normal:
or gurgling appliance)is circulating
sound, like throughout the system, .
water boiling,
Vibrating or * Appliance is not level. It rocks Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
rattling noise, on the floor when it is Steps Section.
moved slightly.
• Appliance is touching Re-level the appliance or move appliance
the wall. slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
Steps Section.
Snapping , Cold Control turning the
sound, appliance on and off.
WATER/HOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture. I' Weather is hot and humid. I* This is normali
;_e_°_ n: , DOor may not be ,See'_DOOR PROBLEMS",
seating ProPerly' I
I' Doer is opened t00 0ften Or , Open door ess 0ften
too long. I
WATER/HOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE APPLIANCE
Hoisture forms • Door may not be seating _, See '_DOOR PROBLEMS"
on outside, properly, causing cold air I
from inside appliance to meet I
warm, moist air from outside.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odor in appli= , Interior needs to be cleaned. I' Clean interio r with sponge, warm water, and
ance. baking soda:
, Foods With strong 0d0rS aid I' Cover the food LightlY.
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DOOR PROBLEHS
Door will Appliance is not levek It T' This condition can force the cabinet out
notclose, rocks on the floor when it is | of square and misalign the door. Referto
moved slightly. ..... | "Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb iS * Light bulb maY be burned out. , Follow directions under"Interior Light,! in the
not on, Optiona! Features Secti0n:
I'N0 electdc Cuirent !Sreaching I ,See !'App_NCE OPERATION,"
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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 repairingor replacinganypartsof this appliancethat prove
to be defective in materials or workmanshipwhen such applianceisinstalled,used and maintained in
accordance with the provided instructions.
Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Productswith original serial numbersthat havebeen removed,altered or cannotbe readily determined.
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USAor
Canada.
3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
4. Products purchased"as-is" are not covered bythis warranty.
5. Food lossdueto any refrigerator or freezer failures.
6. Products usedina commercialsetting.
7. Servicecallswhich do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances
not in ordinary householduse or usedother than in accordancewith the provided instructions.
8. Servicecallsto correct the installation of yourappliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
9. Expensesfor making the applianceaccessiblefor servicing, suchas removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,
etc.,which are not a part of the appliancewhen it is shippedfrom the factory.
10. Servicecallsto repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables,or
knobs, handles, or other cosmeticparts.
11. Surchargesincluding, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday servicecalls, tolls, ferry trip
charges,or mileageexpensefor servicecalls to remote areas, includingthe state of Alaska.
12. Damagesto the finishof applianceor homeincurred during installation, including but not limited to floors,
cabinets,walls, etc.
13. Damagescaused by: servicesperformed by unauthorized servicecompanies;use of parts other than
genuine Electrolux partsor parts obtainedfrom personsother than authorized servicecompanies; or
external causessuch asabuse, misuse,inadequate power supply,accidents,fires, or actsof God.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
CUSTOMER'SSOLEAND EXCLUSIVEREMEDYUNDERTHIS LIMITEDWARRANTYSHALLBEPRODUCT
REPAIRORREPLACEMENTASPROVIDEDHEREIN.CLAIMSBASEDONIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDING
WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,ARELIMITEDTOONEYEAR
ORTHE SHORTESTPERIODALLOWEDBYLAW,BUTNOTLESSTHANONEYEAR.ELECTROLUXSHALLNOT
BELIABLEFORCONSEQUENTIALORINCIDENTALDAMAGESSUCHASPROPERTYDAMAGEANDINCIDENTAL
EXPENSESRESULTINGFROMANYBREACHOFTHIS WRIT]-ENLIMITEDWARRANTYORANYIMPLIED
WARRANTY.SOMESTATESANDPROVINCESDO NOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONORLIMITATION OFINCIDENTAL
ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,ORLIMITATIONSONTHE DURATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,SOTHESE
LIMITATIONSOREXCLUSIONSMAYNOTAPPLYTO YOU.THIS WRITI-ENWARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFIC
LEGALRIGHTS.YOUMAYALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSTHATVARYFROMSTATETO STATE.
If You Need
Service
Keepyour receipt, delivery slip,or some otherappropriate paymentrecord to establish the warranty period
should servicebe required. If serviceis performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keepall receipts.
Serviceunder this warranty must be obtained by contactingElectrolux at the addressesor phone
numbers below.
Thiswarranty onlyapplies in the USAand Canada.In the USA,your appliance iswarranted by Electrolux MajorAppliances
North America, a division of ElectroluxHome Products,Inc. In Canada, yourappliance is warranted by ElectroluxCanadaCorp.
Electroluxauthorizes no personto change or addto any obligations under this warranty.Obligationsfor serviceandparts under
this warranty must be performed by Electroluxor an authorizedservicecompany.Product featuresor specificationsas described
or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
USA
1.800.944.9044
Frigidaire
10200 DavidTaylor Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Electrolux
Canada
1.800.265.8352
ElectroluxCanadaCorp.
5855 TerryFoxWay
Mississauga,Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4
