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Use & Care All about the of your Refrigerator for Frigidaire FFTR1814TWB

Table of contents

• Important Safety Instructions
• Features at a Glance
• Installation
• Door Removal/Reversal Instructions
• Handle Installation
• Connecting the Water Supply
• Ice Service
• Controls
• Optional Features
• Normal Operating Sounds and Sights
• Care & Cleaning
• Before You Call
• Major Appliance Warranty

Connecting the Water Supply

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from the 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. If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing - The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
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).

Care and 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.

Interior & Door Liners

• Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.

Drawers & Bins

• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.

Exterior & Handles

• Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean handles. Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles. DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
• Clean stainless steel front and handles with nonabrasive soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.

Common Occurrences 

Refrigerator does not run.

• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• The refrigerator/freezer control is turned to “0”
• Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes and check again.

Freezer temperature is colder than preferred. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.

• Set auxiliary freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator temperature is too cold. Freezer temperature is satisfactory.

• Set refrigerator/freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed.

Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates.

• The cabinet is not level.
• Floor is weak.
• See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section.

Odors in refrigerator.

• Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped.

Cabinet light not working.

• Replace light bulb.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
• Light switch may be stuck. Push in light switch, located on the refrigerator control box, to release.

Automatic ice maker not working (some models)

• Ensure the wire signal arm is not in UP position.
• Ice maker should produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period.
• Water supply is turned off.
• Water pressure is too low.
• The freezer is not cold enough.

Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator Frigidaire FFTR1814TWB

Prepare The Installation Site

Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:

• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range, dishwasher, or other heat sources.
• Floor should be level and able to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

Connect Water Supply

To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator:

1. Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.
2. Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.
4. Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) onto the copper tube.
5. Push the copper tube into the water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼”).
6. Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve and finger-tighten the compression nut onto the valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.
7. Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).
8. Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.
9. Open the water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front-to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1. Remove the toe grille
2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or 3 /8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers. Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16”.
3. Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the floor. Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16”.