Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FFHB2740PS Frigidaire
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS www .frigidaire.com USA 1 -800-944-9044 www .frigidaire.ca Canada 1 -800-265-8352 All a bout th e Us e & C ar e of y ou r R efriger ator Important Safety Instructions ...................... 2 Features at a Glance ...............
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . IMPORTANT IMPORT ANT indicates installation, oper ation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT CFC/HCFC Disposal Y our old refrigerator may ha ve a cooling system thatusedCFCsorHCFCs(chlorouorocarbons orhydrochlorouorocarbons).CFCsandHCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric oz one if released to the atmosphere.
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. CAUTION T o avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully .
IMPORTANT Features not pur chased with your refriger ator can be purchased at www .frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044. 5 FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model Flip Shelf .
NOTE I f your refriger ator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may ha ve to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider . 6 INSTALLATION CAUTION D o Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55° F (13° C) or rise above 110° F (43° C).
7 INSTALLATION T oe Grille Must Fit in Slot on Anti-tip Bracket Screw/W asher Assembly (3) Retaining Clips • Doors should align with each other and be level. Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.
8 To adjust the door stop: Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. 1 Open door to provide access to screw . 2 Loosen screw. 3 Adjust door to desired location. 4 Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower hinge. 5 Re-tighten screw .
9 Open Door 90 Degrees Loosen or Remove Screw Bottom of Door Loosen/Remove Screw (where applicable) To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models) : 1 Remove all food items f rom door bins on door being adjusted. 2 Open doors to 90 degrees.
10 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS To remove the refrigerator doors: 1 T race lightly ar ound the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier . 2 Disconnect the harness by grasping both sidesoftheconnectorrmly ,depressthe latch, and pull apart.
CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury , or damage to the doors or handles. 11 Press Press Approximately 5 feet W ater Line DOOR REMO.
CAUTION Drawer is heavy . Use caution when lifting. 12 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer . 2 Remove dr awer screws on right and left sides (two screws on each side).
13 INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES CAUTION W ear gloves and safet y goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. NOTE All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to fr eezer and refriger ator doors with no gaps.
CAUTION W ear gloves and safet y goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 14 INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery ® 1 Remove handles from carton and an y other protective packaging.
CAUTION W ear gloves and safet y goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. 15 Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional ® 1 Remove handles from carton and an y other protective packaging.
16 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY WARNING T o avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury , disconnect the refrigerator fr om electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator .
17 IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply , refer to “How to Prime the W ater Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system. Y our refrigerator’ s water supply system includes severaltubinglines,aw aterlter ,awater valve, and a w ater tank.
18 CONTROLS Enlarged view of user interface display menu (options may vary) User Interface (options may vary).
19 options ( ∧ or ∨ ) Used to enter and exit the options menu and make selections. exit T oggles the options and run modes. control locked While in the locked state, you will not be able to change any settings on the display nor dispense ice and water .
20 CONTROLS Alarms Power Failure In the event of a power failure, the power f ail alert will be illuminated. Press alarm reset to acknowledge the alarm. Other modes may be turned off until the alarm is acknowledged. When the power fail alert is acknowledged, the refriger a- tor will resume normal operation.
IMPORTANT Y our ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your ref rigerator . If you cannot connect a water supply , set the ice maker’s O n/Off icon to Off; otherwise, the icemaker’sllv alvemaymakealoudchattering noise when it attempts to operate without w ater .
CAUTION If the water supply to your refriger ator is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker .
CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism. T o loosen stuck ice, use warm water . Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is completely dry . IMPORTANT When removing or replacing the ice bin, av oid rotating the auger in the ice bin.
24 AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - FREEZER CAUTION If the water supply to your refriger ator is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker . CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice.
CAUTION T o avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temper ature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature bef ore cleaning.
26 Removing Crisper Drawer STORAGE FEATURES Deli drawer Ideal for stor age of deli meats and cheese. Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are remov able for easy cleaning. Some of them havexedpositions,whileotherscanbeadjusted to your needs.
27 Freezer Features (varies by model) To Remove Upper Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. T o reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the bask et rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar .
28 STORAGE FEATURES Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Basket Divider Middle Basket Divider Retainers Stabilizer Bar NOTE Spill Guard T ray should be hand washed in warm water .
29 STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum temperature of 37°F . • Avoid overcrowding the r efrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling.
Understanding the sounds you may hear Y ournew,high-efciencyref rigeratormay introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refriger ator is operating correctly .Somesurfacesonoors,walls,and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable.
31 CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filters Y ourrefrigeratorisequippedwithwaterltering system.Thewaterltersystemltersall dispensed drinking water , as well as the water used to produce ice.
32 CHANGING THE FILTER Ordering replacement lters Ordernewltersbycalling877-808-4195,online at www .frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you bought your refriger ator . Y ou may want toconsiderorderingextralterswhenyourst install your refriger ator .
IMPORTANT If you store or move y our refrigerator in f reezing temperatures, be sur e to completely drain the water supply system. F ailure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this oper ation.
34 CARE & CLEANING Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quartofwarmwater .
35 CARE & CLEANING Ice Chute Extension (select models) The ice chute extension is designed to better directiceowintocontainers. Push Upward Until the Extension Snaps In Place Pull D.
NOTE LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged, several lights ma y not light up. CAUTION W ear gloves when replacing incandescent light bulbs to avoid getting cut. 36 CARE & CLEANING Replacing LED Lights (select models) The fresh food compartments of your r efrigerator may have LED lights.
37 BEFORE YOU CALL Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is turned of f . • Refriger ator is not connected to water line or water v alve is not open.
38 BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (continued) Freezer ice maker will not stop making ice (select models). • Ice maker wire signal arm is being held down by a package in the freezer that has fallen against ice maker .
39 BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION DISPENSER (Ice & Water) (continued) Water has an odd taste and/or odor. • W ater has not been dispensed for an extended period of time. • Unit not properly connected to cold water line.
40 BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR (continued) Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Doors are opened too frequentlyortoolong. • Fresh Food/f reezer door may be slightly open.
41 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warr anty . For one year from y our original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing an .
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