Frigidaire 242134903, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 9 Installing Door Handles 11 Connecting Water Supply 13 Controls 15 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 16 Automatic Ice Maker Freezer 20 242134903 February 2012 Storage Features 21 Storing Food and Saving Energy 25 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 26 Changing the Filter 27 Care and Cleaning 30 Before you Call 33 Major Appliance Warranty 35 ...

Page 2: ...ower turned on Refrigerator plugged in Ice Maker House water supply connected to refrigerator No water leaks present at all connections recheck in 24 hours Ice maker is turned ON Ice water dispenser operates correctly Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in Installation Checklist CAUTION CAUTION indicate...

Page 3: ...ht chambers and can quickly cause suffocation Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer please follow the instructions below to help prevent...

Page 4: ...AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Ice Bin Fresh Food Ice Maker Flipper Guide Incandescent Light LED Light Water Filter Dairy Compartment Air Filter SpillSafe Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Drawer Door Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille Ice Maker Adjustable Hinges Can Rack SpillSafe Shelves Crisper Drawer Store MoreTM Drawer ...

Page 5: ... Before starting the refrigerator follow these important first steps Location Choose a place that is near a grounded non GFCI 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 fu...

Page 6: ...ioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The sides should tilt 1 4 inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors close and seal properly Doors should align with each other and be level Pull Drawer Out From Both Sides Grab Drawer At Center Then Push Against Freezer Drawer A B Raise Lower Anti tip Leg Door Door 2 You can raise or lower each door u...

Page 7: ...A B Loosen Remove Screw where applicable 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge select models 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted 2 Open doors to 90 degrees 3 Loosen or remove screw Adjusting Door Re tighten Screw Adjustable Door Stop INSTALLATION NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of...

Page 8: ...ing the washer To raise the door rotate washer clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counter clockwise when viewed from the bottom 5 Re tighten the screw where applicable ensuring it is between the spokes of the washer Screw will not be tight just insert until it is flush with the hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height Raising Lowering Door Screw where applicable NOTE I...

Page 9: ...be toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve pull the tube away Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area you can remove the doors Check first by measuring the entrance To prepare for removing the doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet 2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille see...

Page 10: ...l the toe grille by fitting into place 2 Reinstall four 4 drawer screws two 2 per side tighten down and close drawer C Pull Drawer Out From Both Sides Grab Drawer At Center Then Push Against Freezer Drawer A B Fully Extend Assembly Drawer Slides Pin Slot Cabinet Drawer Install Screws 2 Each Side 3 Check gasket seal around top bottom and sides of freezer drawer 4 If gasket is not sealed open drawer...

Page 11: ...re fastened into door ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door 3 While holding handle firmly against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install opposite handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door 5 Position freezer handle end over left and right pre installed handle ...

Page 12: ...d to the door ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down 6 While holding handle firmly against door loosely tighten far right Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door 7 Still holding the handle firmly to the door firmly tighten far left Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench 8 Return to the far right Allen set screw B and firmly ti...

Page 13: ...t be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing Chemicals from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker If your home has a water softening system ensure the softener is maintained and working properly IMPORTANT Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with a...

Page 14: ...e 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 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 See Figure 1 If y...

Page 15: ... are three 3 dispenser modes 1 Water 2 Ice Cubes 3 Crushed Ice A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature NOTE For freezer ice maker see Automatic Ice Maker Freezer section light On Off control lock Press and hold for three 3 seconds to activate and deactivate This restricts undesired changes to the refrigerator s settings and prevents use of the ice and water dispenser w...

Page 16: ... and returns to the basic display 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 pressing and holding both the freezer and refrigerator indicators for five 5 seconds The display shows Sb while in Sabbath mode...

Page 17: ...ts use of the ice and water dispenser options Touch to display options menu Use the menu buttons to scroll down to either freezer or refrigera tor temp to adjust temperatures Use the Temp Adjust buttons to ad just the temperature to the desired setting Press the SET button to accept the new temperature setting Press options button to exit the main menu IMPORTANT Pressing the power off icon does no...

Page 18: ...ps ice production when the ice bin is full This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice maker CAUTION For proper dispenser operation recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction Priming the water supply system 1 Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispen...

Page 19: ...he ice maker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice bin Water valve opening or closing Running water When dispensing ice you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the ice chute opens and closes If you need a large quantity of ice at one time it is best to get cubes directly from the ice bin Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice bin as explained below Whe...

Page 20: ... produces approximately four 2 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions Turning the ice maker on and off Ice production is controlled by lifting lowering the ice maker s wire signal arm To gain access to the ice maker pull the freezer drawer out Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON Ice maker tips If your refrigerator is ...

Page 21: ...Lower the shelf and lock into position Shelf features Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside ...

Page 22: ... all food from door bin 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward 3 Remove the bin 4 Place the bin just above desired position 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place Accessories varies by model Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six 12 ounce cans Insert cans into top of bin and dispense from the bottom Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment at the top ...

Page 23: ...Removing Lower Basket To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips the drawer will not close properly To reinstall lower basket insert basket into retainer clips Two Freezer Baskets Removing Upper Basket Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of th...

Page 24: ...ider some models lift up and slide to desired location The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Pivoting Divider NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water ...

Page 25: ... ensure your newly purchased food designated for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as possible Activating quick freeze also will help your freezer more efficiently maintain the selected temperature after placing new purchases with pre existing frozen foods Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the tempe...

Page 26: ...nt gas fluid may create sounds from its operation E Electronic control automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors run much faster than older models The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating s...

Page 27: ...ters for PureSource UltraTM ice and water filter Rated service flow 50 gallons per minute Operating Temp Min 33 F Max 100 F Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureSource UltraTM water filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of wa...

Page 28: ...in 33 F Max 100 F Maximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureSource 3TM water filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch 2 Remove the filter by pushin...

Page 29: ...ering of refrigerator odors you should change the air filter every six 6 months the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six 6 months 1 Open the air filter door 2 Remove the old filter and discard it 3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing The open face of the filter should be installed facing downward 4 To close the air filter door push the ...

Page 30: ... Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface Do not remove the serial plate Removal of your serial plate voids your warranty Before moving your refrigerator raise the anti tip brackets so the rollers will work correctly This will prevent the floor from being damaged Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas ...

Page 31: ...er use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive 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 instruction Do not use household cleaners containing ...

Page 32: ...8 4195 online at www frigidaire com store or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator Here is the product number to request when ordering LED Light Part 241891102 Incandescent Lights 40 watt bulb Part 5305514148 LED Light Harness Removal LED Light Removal Replacing Light Bulbs select models Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include incandescent light bul...

Page 33: ... the signal arm from being in the off or upward position See Automatic Ice Maker Freezer section in manual Ice cubes are freezing together Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough or interruption of power for prolonged time Ice cubes are hollow shells of ice with water inside The hollow cubes break open in the bin and leak their water onto existing ice which causes it to freeze together Remo...

Page 34: ...uns too much or too long Room or outside weather is hot Doors are opened too frequently or too long Fresh Food freezer door may be slightly open Freezer control is set too cold Fresh Food freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted Condenser is dirty It s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more Open doors ...

Page 35: ...ther than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS F...