Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FGHB2869LF 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 ................
2 Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer drawer is lev el across the top Leveling Refriger ator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼.
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpack ed.
4 FEATURES AT A GLANCE *Features may vary according to model *Features may vary according to model Ice Bin *Fresh Food Ice Maker Flipper Guide *Incandescent Light *LED Light Water Filter *Dairy Compar.
5 Phillips™ Head or #2 Square Drive Head (OR) AND OR Socket Wrench Set Adjustable Wrench OR 3/8" Fixed Wrench T ools Necessary: T op Hinge Cover Front Screw T op Hinge Cover Rear Screw Lower Hi.
6 INSTALLATION T oe Grille Must Fit in Slot On Anti-tip Bracket Screw/W asher Assembly (3) Retaining Clips Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary) To level the freezer drawer : 1. Check gasket seal around top, bot tom, and sides of freezer dr awer . 2.
7 NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door . 2. Y ou can raise or lower each door . Use a 3 / 8 ” socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side). To raise : turn adjustment screw clockwise. To lower : turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
8 NOTE If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace with the longer one supplied in the handle package (select models). 4. Lift the door while adjusting the washer . T o r aise the door , rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
9 Flipper Mullion Hinge Screw Flipper Mullion Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw Toadjusttheippermullion: 1. Loosenthescrewlocatedontheipper mullion hinge.
10 NOTE DO NOT remo ve the ground screw from hinge. NOTE Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to be sure you do not kink the tube. Press Press W ater Line Approximately 5 Feet DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS To remove the refrigerator doors: 1.
11 NOTE Y ouwillbepullingapproximatelyve(5)feetofwatertubef romthebackoftherefriger ator . NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hi nge cover , use care to be sure you do not kink the tube.
12 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Do not remove center screw from f reezer drawer . This is a factory adjustment. CAUTION Drawer is heavy . Use caution when lifting.
13 NOTE All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to f reezer and refriger ator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier .
14 Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional ® 1. Remov e handles from carton and any other protectiv e packaging. 2. Position fr esh food handle end over upper and lower pr e-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door , ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing tow ards the opposite door .
15 NOTE All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to f reezer and refriger ator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier .
16 Mounting Freezer Handle CAUTION W ear gloves and safet y goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES.
17 NOTE 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.
18 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY Figure 1 To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. T urn ON water supply and ushsupplylineuntilwaterisclear .
19 CONTROLS (Fresh Food Ice Maker) (Freezer Ice Maker , select models) ice off Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn the ice maker “ON” or “OFF” . The ice maker is turned off when the LED above the “Ice Off” icon is illuminated. T urning the ice maker “OFF” disables the ice dispensing feature.
20 Y ourrefrigeratorisequippedwithatouch contr ol panel. It is only necessary to gently touch the control panel. There are three (3) dispenser modes: 1. Water 2. Ice Cubes 3. Crushed Ice A green indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature.
21 CONTROLS LCD Controls (select models) User Interface Y ourrefrigeratorisequippedwithauserinterface display . It is only necessary to touch the panel. There is no need to press with force. T ouch an icon ( Water / Cube / Crush ) to activate the desired dispenser mode.
22 AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the water supply system 1. Beginllingthe tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 2. Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the dispenser .
23 IMPORTANT On occasion, unusually small ice cubes may be noticed in the bucket or in dispensed ice. This could occur in normal operation of the ice maker . If you start seeing these more frequently ,itmaybeanindicationoflow waterpressureorthewaterlterneedstobe replaced.
24 AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - FREEZER Operation & Care of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator i s installed properly , the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completelylltheicebininaboutthree(3)days.
25 NOTE Features ma y vary accordi ng to model. STORAGE FEATURES Y our refrigerator includes SpillSafe TM glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills. Y ou can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food compartments to suit your needs.
26 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 themhavexedpositions,whileotherscanbe adjusted to your needs.
27 NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar r etainer clips, the drawer will not close pr operly . STORAGE FEATURES Freezer Features (vary by model) To Remove Upper Basket 1. Remov e all items from basket. 2. Remov e basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out.
28 NOTE Spill Guard T ray should be hand washed in warm water . Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Divider Spill Guard T ray STORAGE FEATURES T o reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up and slide to desired location.
29 STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the f resh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F . • Avoid ov ercrowding the refriger ator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling.
30 NOTE Energyefcientfoaminyourref rigeratoris not a sound insulator . NOTE During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your fr eezer compartment is normal. Understanding the sounds you may hear Y ournew,high-efciencyref rigeratormay introduce unfamiliar sounds.
31 NOTE Ifyourrefriger atorisequippedwitha PureSource Ultra TM w aterlter ,itmustbe replaced with PureSource Ultra TM W ater Filter UL TRAWF .
32 To replace your waterlter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off tochangethelter .B ereadytowipeupany small amounts of water released during the lterreplacement. 1. T urn Off the ice maker power switch.
33 NOTE Donotuseabrasivecleanerssuchaswindowspr ays,scouringcleansers,ammableuids, cleaning waxes, concentr ated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
34 CARE & CLEANING Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water • Use two (2) tablespoons of baking soda in one (1) quartofwarmwater .
35 NOTE LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged, sever al lights may not light up. Installing the Ice Chute Extension 1. T urn the refrigerator off using the but ton on the control panel (refer to the “Controls” section of this Manual).
36 Ordering Replacement LED Lights Order new LEDs by calling 877-808-4195, online at www .frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealerwhereyouboughttherefriger ator .
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 off . • Refriger ator is not con - nected to water line or water valv e is not open.
38 CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION DISPENSER (Ice & Water) Dispenser will not dispense ice. • Dispenser lock out is engaged. • There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed. • The refrigerator doors ar e not completely closed. • Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser mo- tor has overheated.
39 CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS (Continued) Drawers are dif- culttomove. • Food is touching shelf on top of drawer . • T rack that drawers slide on is dirty . • Remov e top layer of items in dr awer .
40 CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture col- lects on outside of refrigerator or between doors. • W eather is humid. • Door is slightly open, causing cold air from in - side refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.
41 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited w arranty . For one year fr om your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for r epairing or replacing an.
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