Frigidaire FGHB2866, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 17 Automatic Ice Maker Freezer 19 www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 _ _iii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_i ...

Page 2: ...ous WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides I Freezer drawer is level across the top Leveling Refrigerator is level side to side and tilted 1 4 6 mm front to back I Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator I Cabinet is setting solid on all corner...

Page 3: ...or adapter plug If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling 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 m...

Page 4: ...p LED Cluster Light Store More TM Drawer Adjustable Hinges Freezerlce Maker Freezer Baskets Flipper Mullion Spillsafe Shelves Cluster Light Slide Under Shelf LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer Door Bin Removable Ice Bin Toe Grille Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www frigidaire com or by calling 1 800 944 9044 ...

Page 5: ...that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker Installation Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top 3 8 inch 9 5 mm Back 1 inch 25 4 ram If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a w...

Page 6: ...or 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 Host of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers To level the cabinet using the front rollers 1 Slightly open freezer drawer Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward see illustration S _ Fit in Slot on Anti ...

Page 7: ...ghten Screw 0 Re tighten Screw 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 0 Loosen or Remove So ew 4 Adjusting Door Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower hinge Loosen Remove Screw...

Page 8: ...ust the flipper mullion 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper hinge Mullion Hinge _1 Flipper Mullion Screw Adjusting Flipper Hullion Screw mullion 2 Adjust flipper mullion height For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin 0 060 inches or 1 5 mm between the guide and flipper mullion Flipper Mulli I ofa Coin 0 Adjusting Flipper...

Page 9: ...41K _ _r _Water Rear Front Cover e__ _Cover Screw Screw _ _ _ _ _ __ Top Hinge C yer Hinge Top U _Sc ew Hint i Two Wire Leave Hinge With Door DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge To remove the refrigerator doors Trace lightly around the door s top hinges with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier 2 Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the connector firmly depress the latch and...

Page 10: ... Hex Head Drawer Screw Remove Hex Head Drawer Screw Donot remove center screw from freezer drawer This _sa factory adjustment Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into slots on each side II Drawer Assembl Fully Extend Drawer Slide i ii _ ii I _ S Cabinet 2 Reinstall four drawer screws two per side tig...

Page 11: ...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 tighten with supplied Allen wrench All set screws shou...

Page 12: ...ile holding handle firmly against door looselytighten 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 tighten with supplied Allen wrench 9 Firmly tighten the inside Allen set sc...

Page 13: ... Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft Stainless Steel Water Line and for homes without an existing valve Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft Copper Water Line with self tapping saddle valve Please refer to www frigidaire com store for more information Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes Before I...

Page 14: ... Coil excess water supply line copper tubing only about 21 2turns behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface Do not kink tubing 7 Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source 9 To turn ice maker on lower wire signal arm freezer ice maker or set the ice mak...

Page 15: ...es the temperature displays On and Off Allows the temperature set points to be adjusted Control temperatures range from 6 F 21 C to 6 F 15 C default While in the default option press and settings hold the set key for three seconds to reset all refrigerator settings to their factory default settings water Press the water key to select water A green indicator light will be illuminated above the acti...

Page 16: ... key to reset any system alarms When Cube or Crush is selected if the flapper or ice chute door is being held open by a jammed ice cube an alarm will sound for two minutes The alarm will reset after two minutes or when the ice cube is removed and the set key is pressed to reset Sabbath Hode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with...

Page 17: ...scolored or have an odd flavor The water dispenser has a built in device that shuts off the water flow after three minutes of continuous use To reset this shutoff device simply release the disPenser paddle Dispensed water is chilled For colder water add ice to cup or container before dispensing water Ice maker operation care After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several h...

Page 18: ...raight out Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Rinse with clear water Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer Replace the ice bin Turn the ice maker on Removing Ice Bin Remove and empty the ice bin if An extended power failure one hour or longer causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze together jammin...

Page 19: ...off Otherwise the ice maker s fill valve may make a loud chattering noise when it attempts to operate without water 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 ...

Page 20: ... hooks into the desired support slots 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position Shelf features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Opening Crisper Drawer Crisper humidity control Crisper drawe...

Page 21: ...rom 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 Adjustable Door Bin 6 Place bin liner into bin 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 Can Dispenser Dairy...

Page 22: ...retainer clips on the stabilizer bar If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips 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 Removing Lower Basket To reinstall lower basket insert basket into retainer clips Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out Divider Retainers Stab...

Page 23: ...y 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 temperature of frozen ...

Page 24: ...vation and refrigerant 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 pitche...

Page 25: ...on the performance data sheet Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts Test certification results o Rated Capacity 200 gallons 757 liters for PureSource Ultra TM ice and water filter Rated service flow ...

Page 26: ...e of the filter should be installed facing downward To close the air filter door push the top and bottom to lock the door closed Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button on the control panel for three seconds When the display changes from Replace to Good the status has been reset 6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a few seconds Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by cal...

Page 27: ...e appliancesurface 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 of your refrigerator Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it Shifti...

Page 28: ...e purchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follow manufacturer s instruction Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach NOTE Always clean wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth Ice Chute Extension select models The icechute extens...

Page 29: ... 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 request when ordering LED Light1 Part 242196201 Lens Removal LED Light Board Removal LED lights are in...

Page 30: ...le valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material Heavy traffic opening or closing of the doors excessively Freezer control is set too warm freezer ice maker Ice maker wire signal arm is being held down by a package in the freezer that has fallen_ainst ice maker Ice cubes are not be ng used frequently enough or interruption of power for prolonged time ice cubes are hollow sh...

Page 31: ...move protective caps and push the filter firmly so that you hear it lock solidly into position open household Water line Valve see CONCERN column AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Draw and discard 10 12 glasses of water to freshen the supply Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the kitchen faucet Water pressure is Cut off and cut on pressures _ Have someone turn up the cut off and cut on press...

Page 32: ... seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Clean condenser See Care Cleaning Compressor goes off Thermostat keeps the This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep and on frequently refrigerator at a constant temperature constar_t temperature DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Digital temperature I Electronic control system Call your Frigidaire service rep...

Page 33: ...ns 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 INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNE...