Frigidaire 240400107, Use & Care Manual

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Page 2: ...may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found on your serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment NOTE Use only soap and water to clean serial plate Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Questions 1 800 944 9044 United State...

Page 3: ...ves in place so children may not easily climb inside Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only electric outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a prop...

Page 4: ...f your refrigerator Installation Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top 3 8 Back 1 NOTE If you see black coils tubing on the back of your refrigerator air cooled condenser leave 3 clearance at top of refrigerator DOOR OPENING NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wa...

Page 5: ...f the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system DO NOT use a self piercing type shutoff valve A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve IMPORTANT It takes approxima...

Page 6: ...f refrigerator remove inside screw and install center hinge 7 Remove bottom hinge with 3 8 hex driver Reinsert two outside screws in holes and tighten Inside screw will go to opposite side in step 8 8 Remove two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator and install bottom hinge Insert and tighten screw saved from step 7 9 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench Move hinge pin to oth...

Page 7: ...ttaching handle to bottom of freezer door 2 Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side using the same holes as nameplate 4 Magnetic Nameplate Models Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from door Remove nameplate from its frame turn frame upside down and install in ...

Page 8: ... two hole plugs and hinge pin plug on top of door and install on opposite side Use Phillips head screwdriver to remove plastic screw plug from front of door and install on opposite side Figure 2 Style Handles 1 Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door 2 Swing top of handle away from door and slide handle down and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and i...

Page 9: ... Stainless steel doors are not reversible Follow these steps to remove doors 1 Remove toe grille and top hinge cover 2 Remove top hinge and lift freezer door off of center hinge pin Set door aside 3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin 4 Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside 5 Remove center hinge and sh...

Page 10: ...10 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

Page 11: ... t n o C r e z e e r F n r u T r e m r a W f f O r o t a r e g i r f e R n r u T o T o T l o r t n o C r o t a r e g i r f e R n r u T 0 Freezer Control some models Refrigerator Control some models Refrigerator Freezer Control some models For colder temperatures turn the knob towards Cold For warmer temperatures turn the knob towards Warm Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures i...

Page 12: ...TE Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator Cantilever shelves are available in either glass or wire 1 Lift front edge up 2 Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position SpillSafeTM glass shelves some models catch and hold accidental spills In some models the S...

Page 13: ...ve bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place TALL BOTTLE RETAINER SOME MODELS The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown in the diagram The Tall Bottle Retainer works best with a Bi...

Page 14: ...e 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 DELI DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items Cr...

Page 15: ... Place the ice container under the ice maker pushing it as far back as possible Lower the wire signal arm to its down or ON position New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor These first cubes should be discarded until the cubes produced are free of discoloration and taste TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER OFF To stop the ice maker lift the wi...

Page 16: ...ads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods Leave a space between the packages so cold air can circulate freely allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible Avoid storing hard to freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less ENERGY SAVIN...

Page 17: ... of some of the most common sounds you may hear and what is causing them D Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Defrost Timer or Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off The timer also produces sounds similar to a...

Page 18: ...ms bins drawers etc in dishwasher Glass Shelves Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water Toe Grille Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum attachment Vacuum dust from front of toe grille Remove toe grille See illustration on page 4 Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge Rinse and dry Exterior and Handles S...

Page 19: ...ust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface Defrost Water Pan some models Avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs wear gloves REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB SOME MODELS 1 Unplug refrigerator 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass 3 Unsnap light shield as shown 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of...

Page 20: ...t voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features Thi...

Page 21: ...rol 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 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 Lig...