User Manual Frigidaire FFHT1814WB 18.3 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator

• Owner's manual - (English)

• Wiring Diagram - (English)
• Installation Instructions - (English)
• Product Specifications Sheet - (English)
• Energy Guide - (English)

Table of contents

• FEATURES (FRIGIDAIRE)
• INSTALLATION
• ICE MAKER
• CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
• STORAGE FEATURES
• NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
• FILTER REPLACEMENT
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING

USER MANUAL Refrigerator

FEATURES (FRIGIDAIRE)

*Features may vary according to model

INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the appliance 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. 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.

Installation

Installation clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top: ⅜"

Back: 1"

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

• All 4 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" (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

• Doors should align with each other and be level.

Setting the Anti-tip Brackets

The anti-tip brackets are located on the lower front corners of the cabinet. Lower the anti-tip brackets on each side clockwise until they contact the floor. Do not raise the cabinet.

ICE MAKER

Turning your Ice Maker On

After completely connecting the plumbing, you must open the water supply valve. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as possible. Press the ice maker’s On/Off button.

Turning your Ice Maker Off

To stop the ice maker, press the ice maker’s On/Off button. The ice maker regulates the ice production and stops making ice when full and starts again when ice is low in the ice container.

ICE PRODUCTION: WHAT TO EXPECT

The ice maker will produce 2 to 2.5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of 10 cubes every 100 to 160 minutes.

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

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.

Freezer Control

All Models

Refrigerator Controls

Frigidaire

Temperature Adjustment

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

• For colder temperatures, adjust the control toward Coldest.

• For warmer temperatures, adjust the control toward Cold.

Adjusting the refrigerator control will change temperatures in both compartments. The freezer control can be left at the factory preset (*Recommended) or adjusted as desired.

To maintain temperature, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.

STORAGE FEATURES

Door Storage

Door bins, shelves, and racks conveniently store jars, bottles, and cans. You can quickly select frequently used items.

Door Bin

Door bins can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers.

To remove the door bin:

1. Lift up on the bin
2. Pull it straight out.

To install the door bin:

1. Push the bin back and down into the locking tabs.
2. The bin sides will lock into the tabs.

Shelf Adjustment

The shelves are easy to adjust to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food

To adjust shelves, slide the shelf by moving it forward and lifting it upward.

To replace shelves, insert the rear of the shelf into any pair of shelf rails and carefully push the shelf back into position, making sure the shelf clips (A) go in the notch in the liner.

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

Auto-Humidity Control (some models)

Some crispers have an auto-humidity control at the rear of each crisper under the humidity control cover

To remove the auto humidity control for cleaning:

1. Reach to the back of the humidity control cover.

2. Pull up on the cover.

3. Pull the cover toward the back of the cabinet and remove.

4. Clean the humidity control with hot soapy water.

5. Replace the clean humidity control cover by reversing the steps above. Repeat for both crispers.

Deli Drawer (some models)

Use the deli drawer for storage of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. Please be sure to support the glass when removing the drawer.

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

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

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

G. 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.

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

I. Condenser The condenser may create minimal sounds from forced air.

FILTER REPLACEMENT

PureAir Ultra II™ Air Filter

Keep your refrigerator fresh with our PureAir Ultra II™ air filter’s active carbon technology that absorbs and captures undesirable odors more effectively than baking soda. To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors, change the filter every 6 months

The air filter is located in the top center of the fresh food compartment.

For models with the filter housing already installed, you may purchase a PureAir Ultra II™ replacement filter (PAULTRA2) at frigidaire website

For models that are air filter ready, you will need to purchase a starter kit (BRPAULTRA2KIT) at frigidaire website

The kit includes:

• 1 Filter Housing

• 1 Air filter (PAULTRA2)

The air filter is located in the top center of the fresh food compartment.

Replacing the PureAir Ultra II™ Air Filter

1. Unpack the new filter and snap it into the filter housing*. The open face (black carbon media) of the filter should be installed facing outward in the cover.

2. Place the air filter housing in the refrigerator by snapping it into the back section of the control housing as shown.

*Some features of the filter housing may vary.

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 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.

Care and Cleaning Tips

TROUBLESHOOTING