Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FRS23HF5AW5 Frigidaire
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P/N 240389307 (0206).
2 W elcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Y our satisfaction is our #1 priority .
3 Important Safety Instructions Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator . FOR YOUR SAFETY • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
4 This Owner ’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator , follow these important first steps. LOCA TION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
5 Installation - Connecting Ice Maker T o W ater Supply T o avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury , disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator . T o A void Property Damage: • Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.
6 Door Removal Instructions DOOR REMOV AL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. 1. Disconnect electrical supply . 2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille. 3. Close doors.
7 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model.
8 T emperature Controls COOL DOWN PERIOD T o ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERA T OR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.
9 Looking Inside Pizza Shelf Ice Cream Shelf PIZZA SHELF (SOME MODELS) This shelf is attached to the freezer wall beside the ice dispenser container . This convenient area allows for storage of pizza and other tall items placed vertically between the ice dispenser container and the freezer wall.
10 Looking Inside (continued) DOOR STORAGE Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be quickly selected. Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallon- sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers.
11 Looking Inside - Special Storage Areas CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. W ash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers.
12 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser F AST T o freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the T ouch Pad for 3-5 seconds to FREEZE activate this feature. A green light will appear above the T ouch Pad. Push the T ouch Pad again for 3-5 seconds to deactivate.
13 ICE AND W A TER DISPENSER FEA TURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water , and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model. T o operate the ice dispenser , select the ice option desired using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice.
14 Automatic Ice and W ater Dispenser IMPORT ANT : When removing or replacing the ice bin, do not rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally turned, you must realign the auger by turning it in 90 ° turns until the ice bin fits into place with the drive mechanism.
15 PureSource TM * Ice and Water Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource TM * Ice and W ater filter , please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser .
16 Changing the Filter: W ater conditions vary throughout the world, but changing the water filter every 6 - 9 months normally will ensure the highest possible water quality . The Filter Status light will turn red after approximately 400 gallons of water has flowed through the ice and water dispenser .
17 Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.
18 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERST ANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR Y our new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed.
19 Care & Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year . Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.
20 Care & Cleaning (continued) Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations • Leave refriger ator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less. • Use all perishable items from refriger ator compartment. • Turn automatic ice maker off, ev en if you will only be gone for a few days.
21 W arranty Information REFRIGERA T OR W ARRANTY Y our refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH O UR AUTH ORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUM ER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: F.
22 Before Y ou Call PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECT ION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATO R Compr essor does not r un. • Freezer control is set to "O". • Refr igerat or is i n defros t cy cle. • Plug at wall out let is dis connec ted. • Hou se fus e blo wn or tr ipped circuit br eaker.
23 Before Y ou Call (continued) PRO BLEM CAUSE CORREC TION TEMPERATURES AR E TOO WARM Freez er/Refri gerator temper ature i s too wa rm. • Doors are opene d to o fre quentl y or too lo ng. • Door is sligh tly ope n. • Conden ser is dirty . • Warm ai r ente rs the re friger ator whene ver the door is opened .
24 Before Y ou Call ( continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC I CE MAKER (CON TINUE D) Ice maker is not maki ng enough ice. • I ce maker is producing le ss ice than y ou expe ct. • Fr eezer is not col d enough. • Hous ehol d water line v alve is not comple tely open.
25 Before Y ou Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATER DI SPENSER Dispenser will not dispense water. • Househol d water line valve is not op en. • Free zer door is not closed. • Ice & wat er filter c artr idge is clogged. • Open household wat er line valve.
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