Frigidaire 242288200, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...afety Instructions 2 Features at a Glance 4 Installation 5 Door Removal Instructions 7 Handle Installation 9 Connecting Water Supply 10 Controls 12 242288200 November 2012 Storage Features 15 Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 17 Changing the Filter 20 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 22 Care and Cleaning 23 Before you Call 28 Major Appliance Warranty 32 ...

Page 2: ...ipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in Installation Checklist CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury For your Safety DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product label...

Page 3: ...lling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage is not covered und...

Page 4: ...ding to model Dairy Compartment Door Bin SpillSafe Adjustable Shelf Tall Bottle Retainer Wine Rack Door Bin Special Item Rack Meat Keeper and Cover Can Rack Crisper Pan and Cover Fixed Door Bin Toe Grille Fixed Door Bin Ice Container Shelf Tilt Out Door Bin Small Basket Large Glide Out Basket SpillSafe Adjustable Shelf Water Filter Ice Cream Shelf Ice Maker Air Filter ...

Page 5: ...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 p...

Page 6: ...ade screwdriver or inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers 3 Ensure both doors are bind free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides Set Screw some models Hinge Hinge Flange Open Door 7 16 Wrench and 3 32 Hex Key some models Door Stop Flange 6 Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place see Toe Grille Installation and Removal in the Installation section Raise Doo...

Page 7: ... door shelves 4 Close the doors To remove the refrigerator top hinge cover 1 Remove the three screws from each cover over the top door hinges 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and off To remove the refrigerator door 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier Rear Cover Screw Front Cover Screws Top Hinge Cover Hinge Screws Top Hinge Phillips Head Tools N...

Page 8: ...ted below the freezer door The connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward 4 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi wire cable through it Lift the door off of the bottom hinge 5 Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Adjustable Hinge some models Door Hinge Assembly Closer Pin Hinge Screws 3 Remove the two bottom hinge scre...

Page 9: ...Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre installed shoulder bolts A that are fastened into door ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator 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 refrigerator handle Ensure the holes for the set screws are fa...

Page 10: ...Supply Line You Will Need Basic Tools adjustable wrench flat blade screwdriver and PhillipsTM screwdriver Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi A water supply line made of inch 6 4 mm OD copper or stainless steel tubing To determine the length of tubing needed measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold...

Page 11: ...gure 1 Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut Ferrule Sleeve Copper water line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve Copper water line from household water supply Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 5 With steel clamp and screw secure water supply line copper tubing only to rear panel o...

Page 12: ...12 CONTROLS Enlarged view of user interface display menu varies by model User Interface varies by model ...

Page 13: ...ter filter Good Order or Replace To reset the filter status to Good press and hold the set key for three seconds air filter Displays the current status of the air filter Good Order or Replace To reset the filter status to Good press and hold the set key for three seconds default settings While in the default option press and hold the set key for three seconds to reset all refrigerator settings to ...

Page 14: ...red the Sabbath Mode the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with standard trays Power Failure In the event of a power failure the power fail alert will be illuminated Press alarm reset to acknowledge the alarm Other modes may be turned off until the alarm is acknowledged When the power fail alert is ack...

Page 15: ...quickly selected Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallon sized plastic drink containers and economy sized jars and containers Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage capacity Crisper Drawer Crisper Humidity Control Higher Humidity Lower Humidity Cool Drawer some models Some models are equipped with a Cool Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items...

Page 16: ...is pan for short term storage of bulk meat items If meats are to be kept longer than one or two days they should be frozen The Chill Drawer is fixed and cannot be moved up or down If fruits or vegetables are to be stored in the Chill Drawer set the Chill Drawer Temperature Control to a warmer setting to prevent freezing Colder Warmer Chill Drawer with Temperature Control STORAGE FEATURES ...

Page 17: ... proper dispenser operation recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi Excessive pressure may cause water filter to malfunction IMPORTANT Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire signal arm in the ON position side mounted or with the switch turned ON rear mounted To ensure proper function of your ice maker hook up water supply immediately or turn ice m...

Page 18: ...en the ice ejector blades and the stripper Remember if your ice maker is jamming with small ice cubes or it s been six months or longer since you last changed your water filter replace the water filter with a new one Poor quality household water may require the filter to be changed more frequently Ice Maker Dispenser Tips Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container ...

Page 19: ...cularly before you take a vacation or move To clean the ice maker 1 Turn Off the ice maker 2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out 3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Rinse with clear water Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer 5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and the freezer door chute 6...

Page 20: ...s the water used to produce ice Ordering Replacement Filters To order your replacement filters please visit our online store at www frigidaire com store by calling toll free at 877 808 4195 or by visiting the dealer where you purchased your refrigerator Frigidaire recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator and that you replace your filters at least once every ...

Page 21: ...r filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge Using the alignment guide slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the snap in connector at the back of the housing 5 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place you should hear a click as the cartridge engages the snap in connector 6 Press a drinking glass against the wate...

Page 22: ...er When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin 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 in the past The compressor may have a hig...

Page 23: ...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 doo...

Page 24: ...e commercial household cleaners containing ammonia bleach or alcohol to clean handles Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors Exterior Handles Stainless Steel Models Only Soap and water Stainless steel cleaners Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a...

Page 25: ... the control panel refer to the Controls section of this Manual 2 Press inward firmly on the front of the chute and pull down 3 Turn your refrigerator back on Installing the Ice Chute Extension 1 Turn the refrigerator off using the button on the control panel refer to the Controls section of this Manual 2 Align the extension with the ice chute so that the snap clips are just inside the front edge ...

Page 26: ... 1 Unplug your refrigerator s power cord 2 Remove lens cover 3 Remove LED board 4 Replace LED board and snap in place assuring the light is facing in toward the unit inside fresh food 5 Replace lens cover Ordering Replacement LED Lights Order new LEDs by calling 877 808 4195 online at www frigidaire com store or through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator Here is the product number to req...

Page 27: ...ur refrigerator s power cord 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass 3 Remove light cover if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same type and wattage normally 40 watts 5 Replace light cover if necessary 6 Plug in the refrigerator s power cord CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut Light Bulbs Light Socket Located Be...

Page 28: ...if the filter is six months old or older it should be replaced Move any item or frozen ice cubes that may block the signal arm from being in the on or down position See Automatic Ice Maker Freezer section in manual Ice maker is not making enough ice Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect The water filter may be clogged with foreign material The water supply line is kinked Saddle valve on ...

Page 29: ...e Dispenser lock out is engaged There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed The refrigerator doors are not completely closed Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated Press and hold control lock for three seconds See the Ice maker is not making any ice section above Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed The motor overload protector will reset i...

Page 30: ... s will not close Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Refrigerator is not level It rocks on the floor when moved slightly Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet Close both doors gently Ensure floor is level and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor Ensure floor is level and solid and can adequately s...

Page 31: ...p temperature constant DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Digital temperature displays are flashing Electronic control system has detected a performance problem Call your Frigidaire service representative who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays WATER MOISTURE FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls Weather is hot and humid Door i...

Page 32: ...ectrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other 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 INCLU...