Frigidaire FGHB2844LE2, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ion 5 N0r_al _per_ ting Sounds and Sigh_ Door Removal Instructions 9 Changing the RJter Installing Door Handles 11 Care and Cleaning Connecting Water Supply 13 Before you Call Controls 14 Major Appliance Warranty Automatic Ice Water Dispenser 17 iii www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 ...

Page 2: ...RNING 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 13 Freezer drawer is level across the top Leveling Refrigerator is level side to side and tilted 1 4 6mm front to back 13 Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator 13 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners El...

Page 3: ...lways 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 under your warranty Do not p...

Page 4: ...boveice bin _ncandescent Light select models select model_ ceFlippe r Guide LED Light select models Water Filter Maker Dairy Can Rack select models Shelves Crisper Drawer Filter SpilISafe TM Shelves Crisper Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges Toe Grille Baskets ...

Page 5: ...ater supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker 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 lower front of your refrigerator Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation o...

Page 6: ...he 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 Toe Grille Must __ H Fit In Slot On I J F_4J6_ 1 Anti4ip Bracket _ 1 _ _l_ Screw Washer _lr_ L _77_ I_ Assembly _ 2 You can raise or lower each door use a 3 8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws 1 per side To raise turn ad...

Page 7: ... location 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 O Loosen or Remove Screw 4 Adjusting Door Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower hinge Bottom of Door Loosen Remove Screw Adjus...

Page 8: ...the hinge Screw To adjust the flipper mullion 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mu lion hinge Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw 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 If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a popping clic...

Page 9: ...er and tilt back covo w c0vo Top ge _ _ so ow Hinge II To remove the refrigerator doors 1 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 pull apart Remove the two 2 screws from the top hinge Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside 3 Detach the wate...

Page 10: ...awer Drawer is heavy Use caution when lifting 3 Lift drawer up and out to remove 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 il0 Drawer Assembly iIo Fully Extend Drawer Slides _ Slot_ i i iI _ on select mode s Cabinet 2 Reinstall four 4 drawer screws two 2 per side tighten down and cl...

Page 11: ...r ensuring the holes for the set screws 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 s...

Page 12: ...or the set screws are facing down 6 While 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 ...

Page 13: ...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 To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Va_e 1 Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source 2 Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear Turn OFF water suppl...

Page 14: ...conds to reset after filter change Touch to display filter status Press and hold for three 3 seconds to reset after filter change Toggles the temperature displays On and Off C F Touch to toggle display from Fahren heit to Celsius default settings Hold to Reset all refrigerator settings such as temp and temp display to their factory default settings power Press and hold for three 3 seconds to turn ...

Page 15: ...range temperature has been reached Sabbath Hode 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 freezer v and refrigerator A indicators for five 5 seconds The display shows Sb whi...

Page 16: ...events use of the ice and water dispenser Touch to display options menu Use the menu buttons to scroll down to either freezer or refrigera tor temp to adjust temperatures Use the Temp Adjust buttons to ad just the temperature to the desired setting Press the SET button to accept the new temperature setting Press options button to exit the main menu power on off Press and hold for three 3 seconds t...

Page 17: ...without water Turning the ice maker on and off Ice production is controlled by the ice maker s On Off icon on the control panel Press and hold the Ice Off icon for three 3 seconds to turn the ice maker ON or OFF Where the ice maker is OFF the red LED above the icon will be illuminated Turning off the ice maker will result in existing ice Turning off the ice maker will disable the ice dispenser You...

Page 18: ...is properly maintained Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals especially prior to vacation or moving 1 Turn off the ice maker 2 3 Remove the ice bin by pulling straight out Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive Removing Ice Bin cleaners Rinse with clear wat...

Page 19: ...osition Shelf features Full SpilISafe TM Shelf TH Half SpilISafe Shelf Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Opening Crisper Drawer Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity Fresh fruits ...

Page 20: ...l food 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 J Adjustable Door Bin Accessories varies by model Tall bottle retainer The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install insert the ends ...

Page 21: ...r Baskets To Remove Upper Basket 1 Remove all items from basket 2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips the drawer will not Close pr PerlY 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 reinsta...

Page 22: ...ket Divider Spill Guard Tray To reposition the pivoting divider some models lift up and slide to desired location The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed _ ill r LOwer Basket bp oua o Pivoting Dw der Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water ...

Page 23: ... 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 f...

Page 24: ...ivation 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 pitch...

Page 25: ...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 50 gall...

Page 26: ...ality 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 Rated Capacity 200 gallons 757 liters for PureSource 3TM ice and water filter Rated service flow 50 gallons per minute Operating Temp Min 33 F Nax 00 F Naximum Rated Pressure 100 pounds per square inch Rec...

Page 27: ...lacing your PureAdvantage TM air filter To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors you should change the air filter every six 6 months the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six 6 months 1 Push tab back to open the air filter door 2 Remove the old filter and discard it 3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing 4 5 To close the air filt...

Page 28: ...surface 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 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 Da...

Page 29: ...h Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These cleaners can be 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...

Page 30: ...ill need replacing from time to time Some lights have covers that need to be removed before replacing the bulbs Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting Wear gloves when replacing incandescent light bulbs to avoid getting cut To replace light bulbs 1 Unplug your refrigerator s power cord 2 Wear protective gloves 3 Remove light cover if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with...

Page 31: ...ot dis Ice storage ontainer is empty pense ice Freezer temperature is set too warm Household Water line Vaive is not open I ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4 5 minutes Ice dispenser is Ice has melted and frozen jammed around auger due to infrequent use temperature fluctuations and or power outages Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container When the first sup...

Page 32: ...r number codes flashing on the digital lem displays WATER DISPENSER Dispenser will not dis Household water line valve is pense water not open Tceand water filter cartridge is clogged Filter not fully installed Water hasan odd taste Water has been in the tank for and or odor a period of time Unit not properly c0nnected to cold water line Water pressure is ex Cut off and cut on pressures tremely low...

Page 33: ...om 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 REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY O...