Frigidaire FFHI2131, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...sal Instructuons 6 Handle Installatuon 8 Connecting Water Supply 10 Ice Servuce 12 www frlgidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 CONTENTS Controls 13 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 15 Care and Cleaning 16 Before you Call 18 Major Apphance Warranty 19 www fngidaJre ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 o ...

Page 2: ...spenser operates correctly Front filter must be flush with filter housing select models DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous Final Checks situation which if not avoided will result in Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in d...

Page 3: ...plug 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 under your warranty Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerato...

Page 4: ...ill not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your Installation Installation clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top inch Back 1 inch If y...

Page 5: ... to side 4 Some models are equipped with an anti tip bracket Figure 4 Lower it clockwise until it contacts the floor Figure 2 or J I I Figure 4 some models j_ The antFtip device must be J_ _ installed according to the _IT_ instructions in your Use Care Manual Fa ure todo SO w resut n njury Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they c...

Page 6: ...Remove any food from door shelves Door removal and reversal instructions 1 Remove toe grille 2 Remove top hinge cover Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil This makes reinstallation easier Remove top hinge and lift door off center hinge pin Set door aside Top Hinge Cover Top 3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin...

Page 7: ...ugs and move to opposite side 15 Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin 16 Close freezer door Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge 17 There are two toe grille covers provided in your literature packet one for the right side and one for the left side nstall the appropriate cover over the opening on the side opposite the anti tip bracket s...

Page 8: ... two holes in top of handle with the two holes in top of door Do not tighten the set screw yet 2 Install the two screws into the top of the handle 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door then tighten another 1 2turn 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door then tighten another 1 2turn...

Page 9: ...erator freezer handles Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown To attach plastic freezer handle 1 Place top of handle over dovetail screw pull handle straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door 2 Secure bottom of handle with two screws Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall an...

Page 10: ...u Will Need Basic Tools adjustable wrench fiat blade screwdriver and Phillips screwdriver Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi A water supply line made of 1 4 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 water pipe ...

Page 11: ...nted or set the ice maker s On Off power switch to the position rear mounted Plastic Water _ lamp Compression Nut eve er Bracket Valve Inlet water supply n loop tor out Figure 1 Plastic Water Tubinc _ to Ice Maker_ _ _Sat eme_ _ Stainless _ J Steel water Line 4 _ Water Vatve _ _ _ _i_ j_ Bracket _ _ _L Vatveinlet _ Water Valve f6 ft Stainless Steel water line d water supp y Figure 2 ...

Page 12: ...the ice maker pushing it as far back as possible Lower the wire signal arm to its down or ON position Turning your Ice Maker Off To stop the ice maker lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the up or OFF position The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice container is full Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire signal arm in the ON position To ensure p...

Page 13: ...ator Freezer Control Temperature Adjustment Adjust temperature gradually adjust the knob in small increments allowing the temperature to stabilize For colder temperatures adjust the knob towards Colder For warmer temperatures adjust the knob towards Cold Adjusting the refrigerator freezer control will change temperatures in both compartments The auxiliary freezer control can be left at the factory...

Page 14: ...ory pre set Normal or adjusted as desired it has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator To maintain temperatures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items Adjusting the refrigerator freezer temperature control to off turns off the compressor and prevents the refrigerator from cooling but does not di...

Page 15: ... When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin Electronic 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 high pitched hum or pulsa...

Page 16: ...ncentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts interior doors gaskets or cabinet liners Do not use paper towels metallic scouring pads or other abrasive cleaning materials or strong alkaline solutions If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures be sure to completely drain the water supply system Failure to do so could result in water ...

Page 17: ...n Abrasive Glass containing ammonia bleach or alcoho to clean Cleaner handles Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors Exterior Soap and water Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to Handles Stainless Steel clean stainless steel Stainless Cleaners Clean stainless steel front and handles with non Steel abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse wit...

Page 18: ...hen check freezer satisfactory temperatures and adjust as needed set auXiliary freezer control to a oider setting than preferred Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Refrigerator temperature is too warm Freezer temperature is satisfactory Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates freezer temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Set refrigerator freezer control to a c...

Page 19: ...than authorized servicecompanies or external causessuch 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 A PA...