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Frigidaire A16492301 Use & Care Manual

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Introduction .......................................................2
Important Safety Information ....................3
Features ..............................................................6
Installation .........................................................8
Door Removal .................................................10
Door Handle Installation ............................. 13
Water Supply Connection .......................... 15
Controls and Settings .................................. 17
Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432
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Storage Features ..........................................30
Normal Operating Sounds ........................ 35
Filter Replacement ...................................... 36
Care and Cleaning ....................................... 38
Troubleshooting ............................................40
Limited Warranty ......................................... 45
A16492301 (October 2019)
Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Door Removal ..........10 Filter Replacement ........36 Door Handle Installation ......13 Care and Cleaning ........38 Water Supply Connection ......15 Troubleshooting ..........40 Controls and Settings ........17 Limited Warranty ......... 45 A16492301 (October 2019) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...

  • Page 2: Introduction

     Installation Checklist Welcome to our Doors Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into ˆ Handles are secure and tight your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. ˆ Door seals completely to cabinet on...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING DANGER Please read all instructions before using DANGER Risk of fire or explosion. this refrigerator. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant Safety Definitions tubing. This is the safety alert symbol. It is DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Instructions Before disposing of an old refrigerator/ freezer: • DO NOT store or use gasoline, or • Remove doors. other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read • Leave shelves in place so children product labels for warnings regarding may not easily climb inside.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Electrical information Grounding type wall receptacle • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Do not, under Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. any circumstances, The power cord of the appliance cut, remove, is equipped with a three-prong or bypass the...

  • Page 6: Features

    Door Bin* Flipper Guide Custom-Flex™ Temp Drawer Air Filter Freezer Drawer Water Filter Freezer Basket Dairy Compartment* Anti-tip Leg *Features may vary according to model IMPORTANT Accessories are available for refrigerator and can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432.
  • Page 7 Custom-Flex™ Temp Drawer Fresh Food Ice Maker* Ice Maker Flipper Guide Freezer Basket Air Filter Anti-tip Leg Water Filter *Features may vary according to model IMPORTANT Accessories are available for refrigerator and can be purchased at www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION Tools Necessary: (OR) Phillips Head 8mm Socket Quadrex Head ⅜" Fixed Adjustable Wrench Screwdriver Allen Wrench Wrench Wrench Installation This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions Allow the following clearances for ease for this model. We recommend using of installation, proper air circulation, and a service or kitchen contracting plumbing and electrical connections:...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator To make final door height adjustments: Door Alignment (if necessary) Open Custom-Flex Temp drawer to make lower hinge visible. Guidelines for final positioning of refrigerator: 2. Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the • All four corners of the cabinet must shaft of the lower hinge.

  • Page 10: Door Removal

    DOOR REMOVAL Getting through narrow spaces 5. Pull up on water line gently to remove from door. If refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, doors can be removed. Check first by measuring the entrance. Waterline To prepare for removing the doors: Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
  • Page 11 DOOR REMOVAL To remove the Custom-Flex To gain access to lower hinge, drawer will need to be extended. Unscrew the Temp Drawer three lower hinge screws and slide the Fully open hinge inwards. drawer. 2. Remove basket from drawer. 3. Unsnap the 4 cable ties by pressing clip sides together and pushing through opening.
  • Page 12 DOOR REMOVAL Reinstalling the Custom-Flex Temp Drawer CAUTION Place drawer with brackets and sliders inside compartment and click Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting. sliders into place on each side. Removing Freezer Drawer Open drawer and fully extend. 2. Remove the freezer drawer. 3.

  • Page 13: Door Handle Installation

    DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. Door Handle Mounting Mounting Refrigerator Handles Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging. 2. Position fresh food handle...
  • Page 14 DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® Remove handles from carton Mounting Refrigerator Handles and any other protective packaging. 2. Position fresh food handle end...

  • Page 15: Water Supply Connection

    Depending on local/state damage if plastic tubing is used for building codes, Frigidaire recommends the supply line. for homes with existing valves its Smart • DO NOT install water supply tubing...
  • Page 16 Remove plastic cap WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION from water 3. Remove plastic inlet fitting cap from water inlet fitting and discard cap. 4. If using Remove Water Inlet (recommended) plastic cap stainless steel from water Fitting braided tubing inlet fitting - the nut and ferrule are Water Inlet already assembled on the tubing.

  • Page 17: Controls And Settings

    CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Frigidaire Gallery Display (options may vary by model) Sleep Mode Display Sleep Mode As a default, the display will go to sleep after a short time. If any icon is pressed, the display will be awakened. After a short time, it will go back to sleep. When in sleep mode, wake up the display to confirm ice maker is On/Off.
  • Page 18 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Frigidaire Gallery Display (options may vary by model) Quick Freeze (on/off) Ice Maker Activates a faster rate for freezing Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn food in the freezer. Use this feature ice maker on/off. When indicator is when loading several items into the lit, ice maker is on.
  • Page 19 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Frigidaire Gallery Additional Features (Continued) Adjusting Temp Crush Illuminates when temperatures are Press the “crush” key to dispense changed on the display and will crushed ice. An indicator light will remain illuminated until the desired be illuminated above the active temperatures are reached inside feature.
  • Page 20 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Setting temperatures  NOTE The recommended settings for a prod- uct installed in a kitchen is 37˚F for the fresh food compartment and 0˚F for the freezer. IMPORTANT If food is freezing in the fresh food compartment, increase the temperature setting 1 or 2 degrees.
  • Page 21 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Frigidaire Gallery Additional Features (Continued) Sabbath Mode  NOTE The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with Control features and alarms may vary observance of the weekly Sabbath and by model.
  • Page 22 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Frigidaire Professional Display Mode Views Your display is equipped with a sleep and lock mode to prevent accidental changes to the unit settings during opening and closing of the doors. When both doors are closed, the display will be in sleep mode. When either door is first opened, the display will be in lock mode where all the current settings are visible but dimmed.
  • Page 23 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Frigidaire Professional Display (options may vary by model) TEMP Select compartment for SETTINGS temperature change (FREEZER OR REFRIGERATOR). Press either the + or - to adjust to desired temperature setting. Freezer temp - Control temperatures range from -6°F / -21°C to +6°F / -15°C.
  • Page 24 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Frigidaire Professional Clear Alerts Dispenser Controls Door Open If the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open for five minutes or more, an alarm will sound and the door ajar indi- cator will illuminate on the display. Press “CLEAR ALERTS”...
  • Page 25 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by simultaneously pressing and holding both the “-”...

  • Page 26: Automatic Ice And Water Dispenser

    AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER Fresh Food Ice Maker Using the ice maker after installation Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, if the system is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor.
  • Page 27 AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER Turning the fresh food ice maker CAUTION on and off If the water supply to the refrigerator IMPORTANT is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Chemicals from The ice maker is turned on at the a water softener can damage the ice factory so it can work as soon as the maker.
  • Page 28 AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER Freezer Ice Maker 4. Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer. (select models) 5. Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on. Ice Maker Operation & Care Remove and empty the ice bin if: After the refrigerator is installed properly, •...
  • Page 29 AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER 4. Allow the ice bin to dry completely  NOTE before replacing in the freezer. 5. Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice The Freezer Ice maker fills in the center maker on. of the ice bin. Occasionally move the Remove and empty the ice bin if an ice to the borders to allow the bin to fill extended power failure (one hour or...

  • Page 30: Storage Features

    Frigidaire Gallery Models Change the Position of a Shelf To remove the auto humidity control Remove all food from shelf.
  • Page 31 To open: slide back the cover to allow access to the drawers. Removing Auto Humidity Control Membrane  NOTE Frigidaire does not recommend replac- ing the auto-humidity membrane unless Opening SnackZone it becomes damaged or ruined. If the Recessed Snack Drawers membrane becomes soiled, it can be washed with soap and water.
  • Page 32 STORAGE FEATURES Choosing White Wine will set drawer IMPORTANT temperature to 45°F (7°C). A tone will sound to confirm choice. Do not use the Custom-Flex Temp Drawer Custom-Flex Temp Drawer Dividers (may to store fresh produce as these items may vary by model freeze and cause damage to the fruits and leafy vegetables stored in the drawer.
  • Page 33 STORAGE FEATURES To move door bin side-to-side: To remove upper freezer drawer: 4. Tilt bin up so the back of the bin Open freezer compartment completely. is off the door but the hook is still 2. Lift up and out to remove upper engaged.

  • Page 34: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as Fresh food storage quickly as possible. • Keep the fresh food compartment • Activating “Quick Freeze/Freeze Boost” between 34°F and 44°F with an also will help the freezer more efficiently optimum temperature of 37°F.

  • Page 35: Normal Operating Sounds

    NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS Understanding the sounds Ice dispenser When dispensing ice, a snapping, clicking, or popping sound coming from the refrigerator may be heard. High-efficiency refrigerators may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These NOTE sounds normally indicate the refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may Energy efficient foam in the refrigerator is not a sound insulator.

  • Page 36: Filter Replacement

    Order replacement filters online at www.frigidaire.com/store, by calling 1-800-374- 4432 or through the dealer from which the refrigerator was purchased. Frigidaire recommends replacing filters at Ordering Replacement Air Filters least once every six months. Here is the product number to request...
  • Page 37 (Instructional video of procedure can be found on www.frigidaire.com.) Pull forward and then push down on front edge of filter cover. Cover will tilt down and expose water filter.

  • Page 38: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Care & Cleaning Tips Keeping the refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year.  NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
  • Page 39 NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent scratching. Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well, and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Stainless steel cleaning supplies can be purchased from www.frigidaire.com...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    If you need us, visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com Frigidaire.ca Concern Potential Cause...
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Automatic Ice Maker (Continued) Ice maker is • Ice maker is producing • The ice maker will produce not making less ice than expected. approximately 2 to 2.5 pounds of ice enough ice. every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Dispenser (Ice & Water) Dispenser • There is no ice in the bin • See the “Ice maker is not making will not to be dispensed. any ice” section. dispense • The refrigerator doors •...
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Door(s) will • Door was closed too • Close both doors gently. not close. hard, causing other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. • Ensure floor is level and solid, It rocks on the floor and can adequately support the when moved slightly.
  • Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Digital Temperature Setting Display Digital • Electronic control • Contact Electrolux Customer Care temperature system has detected a for assistance with any errors or displays an performance problem. codes flashing in the display by error.

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty

    Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.265.8352 1-800-374-4432 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...
  • Page 46 Our home is your home. Visit us if you need help with any of these things: owner support accessories service registration (See your registration card for more information.) Frigidaire.com 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca 1-800-265-8352...

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