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NOTE

Your appliance may have some, or all of the 

features listed below. Become familiar with 

these features, and their use and care.

SETTING THE  

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Cool Down Period

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the unit 

to cool down completely. The appliance will run 

continuously for the first several hours. Foods that 

are already frozen may be placed in the freezer 

after the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen 

foods should 

NOT

 be loaded into the freezer until 

freezer has operated for four (4) hours.
When loading freezer, freeze only three (3) 

pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer 

space at one time. Distribute packages to be 

frozen evenly throughout the freezer. It is not 

necessary to turn the control knob to a colder 

setting while freezing food.

Door Removal

If door must be removed, unplug the unit.

1.  Gently lay appliance on its back, on a rug  

or blanket.

2.  Remove two base screws and base panel. 
3.  Remove wire from clips on bottom of 

cabinet if required. 

4.  Unplug connector, if required, by holding 

the cabinet connector in place, and pulling 

door connector out.

5.  Remove bottom hinge screws.
6.  Remove plastic top hinge cover.
7.  Remove screws from top hinge.
8.  Remove top hinge from cabinet.
9.  Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet.
10. To replace door, reverse the above order 

and securely tighten all screws to prevent 

hinge slippage.

FIRST STEPS

3.  Once the inside surface snaps in place, 

continue the process by rolling the handle 

clip slightly outward and pressing down 

firmly to snap onto the outside surface. If 

installed incorrectly, the handle clip will not 

lay flat.

Temperature Control

Electromechanical Temperature Control 

(some models)

The convertible model can operate as either a 

freezer or a refrigerator.  The electromechanical 

temperature control provides this adjustment and 

is located inside the appliance. The temperature 

is factory preset to provide satisfactory food 

storage temperatures.  However, the temperature 

control is adjustable to provide a range of 

temperatures for your personal satisfaction.  
To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

the temperature control knob clockwise or 

counterclockwise.  When the dial indicator is in 

the “fridge” section, the unit is in refrigerator 

mode.  Turning past that section into the 

“freezer” portion, selects the freezer mode.  Allow 

several hours for the temperature to stabilize 

between adjustments.

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Summary of Contents for Cool Connect FGVH2177T

Page 1: ...e Use Care of your Convertible Freezer Refrigerator Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 2 First Steps 4 Setting the Temperature Control 6 Optional Features 7 A01063501 August 2014 Energy Saving Tips 9 Care and Cleaning 9 Power Freezer Failure 10 Before You Call 10 Major Appliance Warranty 13 ...

Page 2: ...ided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD shown above should be filled in completely sig...

Page 3: ...doned appliances are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old appliance please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling disposal methods Check with your utility company or visit www recyclemyoldfridge com for more information on recycling your old appliance Before you throw away...

Page 4: ...aters are not recommended Allow space around the unit for good air circulation Leave a 3 inch 75 mm space on all sides of the unit for adequate circulation 3 75 mm 3 75 mm 3 75 mm 3 75 mm 1 25 mm Air Space WARNING Electrical Information These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this appliance will operate properly Refer to the serial plate for correct elec...

Page 5: ...to the shelf 1 With the wire shelf installed press the shelf grommet down onto the wire that is anchored into the freezer wall Be sure to keep the larger end of the shelf grommet away from the wall 2 Push the shelf grommet onto the wire until it snaps in place 3 Slide the shelf grommet into the grommet already in the freezer wall until it is flush FIRST STEPS To install the handle clips to the bas...

Page 6: ...e bottom hinge screws 6 Remove plastic top hinge cover 7 Remove screws from top hinge 8 Remove top hinge from cabinet 9 Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet 10 To replace door reverse the above order and securely tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage FIRST STEPS 3 Once the inside surface snaps in place continue the process by rolling the handle clip slightly outward and pressing down f...

Page 7: ...for 3 seconds after which the lock indicator will be removed from the control panel and the control panel has been unlocked Power Off To shut cooling off to the unit and to turn off the interior lights of the unit enter into the options menu on the control panel and press and hold the set button for 3 seconds once the indicator is highlighted next to power off Power off will be displayed on the co...

Page 8: ...dition is acknowledged by pressing the set button or any other button on the control panel Door Ajar If your door has been left open for more than 5 minutes the control panel will display door ajar and will sound an alarm until the door has been closed or any button is pressed on the control panel If a button on the control panel has been pressed but the door has not been closed door ajar will con...

Page 9: ...the residue with the sticky side of the tape already removed DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands Appliance must be unplugged to avoid electrical hazard from power source when defrosting unit Convertible model is frost free and will defrost automatically but should be cleaned occasionally CARE A...

Page 10: ...loose House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker Power outage Use another circuit If you are unsure about the outlet have it checked by a certified technician See Setting the Temperature Control section Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet Check replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse Reset circuit breaker Check house lights Call local electric company Visit our web site at www frigidaire...

Page 11: ...ance tem perature is too cold Temperature control is set too low The unit is in quick freeze mode Set control to a warmer setting Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize Exit quick freeze mode by entering into the options menu on the control panel and pressing the set button once the indicator is highlighted next to quick freeze Temperature inside appli ance is too warm The unit is in Fre...

Page 12: ...e Level the appliance by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer Re level the appliance or move appliance slightly Refer to Leveling in the First Steps Section Alarm is sounding from the con trol panel Look on the control panel to determine which indicator light is on High Temp Power Fail or Door Ajar Press the set button to acknowledge the alarm or close the door if the door ajar in...

Page 13: ...r 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 FOR ...

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