Frigidaire FGHC2331PFAA, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...e nstallatuon 9 Connectung Water Supply 10 Controls 12 www frigidalre com USA 1 800 944 9044 CONTENTS Storage Features 15 Automatic ce Water Dispenser 17 Changing the Fulter 20 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 22 Care and Cleaning 23 Before you Call 28 Major Apphance Warranty 32 www fngidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 o oJ ...

Page 2: ...rille is properly attached to refrigerator Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Electrical Power House power 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 Front filter must be flush with filter housing select models Final Checks S...

Page 3: ...cated on the temperature that used CFCs or HCFCs chlorofluorocarbons control panel Electronic controls or or hydrochlorofluorocarbons CFCs and HCFCs turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if to 0 Mechanical controls will disable released to the atmosphere Other refrigerants your refrigerator s cooling system but does may also cause harm to the environm...

Page 4: ... to model SpilISafe Ice Cream Shelf Adjustable Shelf Ice Water Filter __ Dairy Compartment Door Bin SpillSafe Adjustable Shelf Rack Bottle Retainer Door Bin Special Item Rack Meat Keeper and Cover Can Rack Crisper Pan and Cover Fixed Door Bin Toe Grille Featuresnot included with your refrigerator can be purchased at ...

Page 5: ...en bottom clips of toe grille to cabinet 3 Fasten top clips to cabinet 4 Close the doors Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge Installin Toe Grille Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55 F 13 C or rise above 110 F 43 C The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator Do Not block the toe grille on the l...

Page 6: ...ewdriver or 3 8inch 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 Raise To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge some models Before leveling either door remove set screw that locks door height into position The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed If the refrigerator door is lower ...

Page 7: ...rew Screws Top I i Cover i I I I Hinge Screws Top Hinge To remove the refrigerator doer 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with a pencil This makes reinstallation easier To prepare for removing the doors 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet Open both doors and remove the toe grille as explained in the Installation Instructions that came with your applian...

Page 8: ...ff of the bottom hinge Remove the two bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary To Disconnect 1 Press outer ring against face of fitting To Connect Insert tube and push until mark touches face of fitting Door Water Assembly Screws Adjustable Hinge some models Hinge To remove the freezer door 1 Detach the multi wire cable connector located above the top hinge Grasp both sides of the connector firm...

Page 9: ... handle firmly against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench Repeat steps 2and 3toinstall refrigerator handle Ensure the holes forthe set screws are facing towards the freezer door Allset screws should betightened and sub flush Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap ofhandle end cap The end caps should bedrawn tight to freezer and...

Page 10: ...pproximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator Depending on your local state building codes Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft Stainless Stee...

Page 11: ... rear mounted Plastic Water to Ice 3n Nut Jle Sleeve Plastic Water to Ice Maker Fill Tube I_ Stainless Steel water line Water Valve acket Valve Inlet JVater Valve 6 ft Stainless Steel water line from household water supply Figure 2 Water Valve Bracket ve Inlet Copper water line from household water supply After connecting the water supply refer to How to Prime the Water Supply System for important...

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

Page 13: ... select crushed ice A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature Setting cooling temperatures mode OF oC water filter Toggles display from Fahrenheit to Celsius Displays the current status of the water filter Good Order or Replace To reset the filter status to Good press and hold the set key for three seconds When you first power on the refrigerator the temperature displays...

Page 14: ... is removed and the set key is pressed to reset Sabbath Mode 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 v and for five seconds The display shows Sb while in Sabbath mode In t...

Page 15: ... or butter Fresh Drawers with Humidity Control some models The fresh drawers located under the bottom refrigerator shelf are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce The fresh drawers feature humidity control which allows you to adjust the humidity within the drawer This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity Wash items in clear water and remo...

Page 16: ...ction Use this 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 iii Chill Drawer with Temperature Control ...

Page 17: ...r in new plumbing lines can result in two or three empty ice maker cycles Furthermore if the system is not flushed the first ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor 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 tur...

Page 18: ...l 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 as explained below Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated If your refr...

Page 19: ... ice storage bin to melt and freeze together jamming the dispenser mechanism You do not use the ice dispenser frequently Ice cubes will freeze together in the bin jamming the dispenser mechanism Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above Auc NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice This could damage the ice storage bin and disp...

Page 20: ...water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment Replacing the Water Filter In general you should change the water filter every six months to ensure the highest possible water quality Water Filter Status on the user interface prompts you to replace the filter after a standard amount of water 200 gallons 757 liters for PureSource Ultra TM has flowed through the system If ...

Page 21: ...ge the filter Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement 1 Turn Off the ice maker 2 3 4 Remove the filter by pushing on the end face of the filter Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it Unpackage the new filter cartridge Using the alignment guide slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the sn...

Page 22: ...l hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin 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 high pitched hum or pulsating sound H Wate...

Page 23: ...aterials or strong alkaline solutions If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling power to lights and other electrical components will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections ii Damp objects stick ...

Page 24: ...sudsy cloth or Vacuum sponge Rinse and dry Exterior Soap and water Handles Stainless steel Stainless cleaners Steel Models Only Never 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 ...

Page 25: ...e ice chute so that the snap clips are just inside the front edge of the chute 3 Push upward until the extension snaps into place 4 Turn your refrigerator back on Removing the Ice Chute Extension For Cleaning 1 Turn the refrigerator off using the button on 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 refrig...

Page 26: ...nd snap in place assuring the light is facing in toward the unit inside fresh food 5 Replace lens cover LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged several lights may not light up 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 orde...

Page 27: ...e designed for appliance lighting To replace light bulbs Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut 1 Unplug your 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 r...

Page 28: ...o position If water dispenses slowly or not at all or 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 The fresh food and freezer ice makers will each produce approximately 2 5 pounds enough ice of ice every 24 hours depending on usag...

Page 29: ...s and hold control lock for three not dispense ice Ice dispenser is jammed Dispenser will 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 Ice has melted and frozen ar und auger due tO infrequent use e e e seconds See the Ice maker is not making any ice section above...

Page 30: ...DOORS DRAWERS Door 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 an...

Page 31: ... frequently temperature DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Digital Electronic control system Call your Frigidaire service representative temperature has detected a who can interpret any messages or number displays are performance problem codes flashing on the digital displays flashin WATER MO STURE FROST INSIDE REFR GERATOR Moisture Weather is hot and The rate of frost buildup and internal collects on hu...

Page 32: ...n 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 A PAR...