User Manual Frigidaire FFHT2021TS 20.4 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator

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

• Specification - (English)

• Installation Instruction - (English)

• Energy Guide - (English)

Table of contents

• FEATURES AT A GLANCE
• CONTROLS
• OPTIONAL FEATURES
• NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
• CARE & CLEANING
• BEFORE YOU CALL

Owner Manual Refrigerator

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Features may vary according to model

IMPORTANT - Cleaning your Refrigerator

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the “Care & Cleaning” section in this manual.

See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the “Optional Features” section of this manual.

IMPORTANT - Moving your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it as floor damage could occur.

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, adjust the refrigerator control to Normal. This is the recommended initial setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.

NOTE: Your refrigerator is designed to prevent food stored in the freezer from melting when installed in areas below 55° F such as a garage; however, this low temperature environment can cause less than optimal temperature control in the refrigerator section.

NOTE: If your unit is in a garage or area where the temperature is below 55° F, adjust the freezer control to the coldest setting to improve performance.

NOTE: Sustained exposure to ambient temperatures below 39° F will likely result in freezing of food and beverages stored in the refrigeration section.

NOTE: It may take up to 15 minutes for normal cooling to start when first turned on or after power interruption.

NOTE: When first turning refrigerator on, adjust control to recommended. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.

Temperature Adjustment (Mechanical Control)

• Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
• For colder temperatures, adjust the knob towards Colder.
• For warmer temperatures, adjust the knob towards Cold.

Adjusting the refrigerator control will change temperatures in both compartments. The auxiliary freezer control can be left at the factory pre-set (Normal) or adjusted as desired; it 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: Adjusting the refrigerator 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.

Temperature Adjustment (Electronic Control)

• Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

Adjusting the refrigerator control will change temperatures in both compartments. The auxiliary freezer control can be left at the factory pre-set (Normal) or adjusted as desired; it 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: Adjusting the refrigerator 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.

OPTIONAL FEATURES

CAUTION: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.

Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food.

To adjust sliding shelves:

1. Remove shelf by pulling forward to stop position.
2. Lift front edge up and pull out.

To replace shelf, rest side edges on any pair of shelf rails and carefully push shelf back into position.

To adjust slide-under/flip shelf:

1. Pull front half shelf forward until its back drops down, then gently push front half shelf back and under back half shelf.
2. With front half fully below back half, lift front of shelf to flip it upwards toward the back of the cabinet.

Door storage

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

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

Door rack

Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers.

To remove door rack:

1. Push on rack sides to release from locking tabs.
2. Pull straight out.

To install door rack:

1. Push rack straight ahead.
2. You will hear the sides lock into the tabs.

Adjustable door bins

Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs.

To move door bin along a rail:

1. Tilt bin up so the back of the bin is off the door but the hook is still engaged.
2. Slide bin along rail to desired position.
3. Lower bin back into place.

To move door bin from rail to rail:

1. Lift bin up disengaging the hook.
2. Move bin to desired rail location.
3. Push bin hook into rail engaging the hook.

Crisper Humidity Control (some models)

The crisper humidity control, present on the crisper drawers of some models, allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity.

NOTE: Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on High Humidity, or in a drawer without a Humidity Control. This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content. Store non-leafy vegetables and fruits still in their skins at the low humidity setting.

Pantry Drawer (some models)

Some models are equipped with a Pantry Drawer for storage of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. Please be sure to support glass when removing the drawer.

Store-More Drawer (some models)

The Store-More Drawer is located at the top of the refrigerator cabinet directly under the freezer.

To install the Store-More Drawer:

1. Fully extend drawer slides. Position rear upper side tabs into slide clip pockets on both sides. This positions the front drawer cut outs over the slide front tabs that are prefitted to the slides.
   
2. Apply pressure to drawer while supporting slide from below. Tab/clip passes through opening in drawer to locate. Ensure both sides are engaged.
   
3. For removal, hold slide with one hand and lift drawer with the other to separate.
   

NOTE: Specific detail of front clip may vary by model.

Crispers (some models)

The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. 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.

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

See other models: FGHT1842TF FGTR2037TF FGTR2042TF FPHT1897TF FGTR1842TD
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.

E Electronic defrost control
These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off. Control box may differ from the one shown.

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
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle.

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.

IMPORTANT:

If the refrigerator door is left open form more than 5 minutes, an alarm will sound. The alarm will sound for 2 minutes and then stop. If the “Door Ajar” condition remains, the alarm will repeat every 30 minutes for two intervals.

After 15 minutes of a “Door Ajar” Condition, the unit will turn the refrigerator light off until the door is closed. The door switch in the refrigerator can be pressed and released to reset the alarm and light.

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 refrigerator 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.

BEFORE YOU CALL