Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FRS26HR4AW3 Frigidaire
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P/N 240389305 (0203).
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 Water 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 Water 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: Water 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. Don ’ t be alarmed, these are all normal sounds. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable.
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) Vaca tion and Moving Tips Sh ort Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vac at ions of 3 weeks or les s. • Use all peris hable items from refrigerator compartment. • Turn automatic ice maker of f , even 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 WAR RANTY PERIOD THR O UGH OUR AUTH ORI ZED SERV ICERS , WE W IL L: THE CONSUMER WILL BE R ESPONSIBLE.
22 Before Y ou Call PR OBL EM CA USE CO RR ECTI ON RUNNI NG OF REF RI GER AT O R Compr es sor does not run. • Fr eeze r co nt rol i s set to "O ". • R efriger ator is in defrost cy c le. • Plug at wa ll out let is dis conne cted. • H ouse fuse blow n or tripped ci rcui t br eaker .
23 Before Y ou Call (continued) P RO BLE M CAU SE CO RR EC TI ON T EM PER A T URE S AR E T O O W A RM Freeze r/Ref rigerat or tempe rature is too wa rm. • Door s are open ed too freque ntly or too l ong. • Door is s lightly ope n. • Conde nser is di rty.
24 Before Y ou Call ( continued) PRO BLEM C AUSE CORR ECT ION AUT O M AT I C ICE MA KER (CO NTINUED) Ice ma ker i s not ma king enoug h ice. • I ce m ak er is p ro du ci n g le ss ic e than you expec t. • Free ze r is not c old eno ug h. • Ho useho ld wat er li ne valv e is no t c om ple tel y op e n.
25 Before Y ou Call (continued) PR OBL EM CAU SE CO RRECT ION WATE R DISP EN SER Di sp ense r wi ll not dispe nse w a ter . • Ho useh old w ater l i ne v alve is not op en. • Fre eze r door i s not cl osed . • Ic e & water filter cartr idge i s clo gged.
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