Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FRS26LH5DW1 Frigidaire
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P/N 240581300 (0505) READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS U se & C ar e M anual R efr igerator S ide by Side W elcome 2 3 6 4 - 5 7 7 8 - 9 10 - 13 14 16 - 17 15 18 19 - 22 Safety Instructions Insta.
2 WELCOME & CONGRA TULA TIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Y our satisf action is our #1 prior ity .
3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS FOR Y OUR 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. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
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 refrig erator , f ollow these important first steps. LOCA TION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
5 INST ALLA TION - CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO WA TER SUPPL Y WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING T o avoid electric shoc k, whic h can cause death or severe personal injury , disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator .
6 DOOR REMO V 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. T o Remove Refrigerator Door: 1 .
7 FEA TURES AT A GLANCE FEA TURES MA Y V AR Y ACCORDING T O MODEL Features may vary according to model TEMPERA TURE CONTR OLS COOL DO WN PERIOD T o ensure safe f ood storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food.
8 LOOKING INSIDE * WhiteWestinghouse - SpillF ree TM 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.
9 LOOKING INSIDE (CONTINUED) TALL BO TTLE RET AINER (SOME MODELS) The T all Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling f orward when opening or closing the refrigerator door . T o install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it o v er the outside wall of the bin, as sho wn in the diagram.
10 AUT OMA TIC ICE AND WA TER DISPENSER AUT OMA TIC ICE & WA TER DISPENSER OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Features may vary according to model. 5 4 3 2 1 6 d e h s u r C e h t s s e r P d e h s u r C t s n i a g a s s a l g s s e r P . d a P h c u o T e h t e v o b a r a e p p a l l i w r o t a c i d n i d e r A .
11 ICE AND W A TER DISPENSER FEA TURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water , and ice cubes or cr ushed 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 f ar up as possible to catch all ice.
12 AUT OMA TIC ICE AND WA TER DISPENSER PURESOURCE TM * ICE AND WA TER FIL TER (SOME MODELS) System Startup: W ater supply does not need to be tur ned off, how ev er , do not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter . The filter cartridge has already been installed in the filter housing at the factory .
13 AUT OMA TIC ICE AND WA TER DISPENSER NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource2 TM * Ice and Water fr ont filter , please read the f ollowing use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to y our ice maker and water dispenser .
14 FOOD ST ORA GE & ENERGY SA VING IDEAS FOOD ST ORA GE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F . • A void ov ercrowding the refrigerator shelves . This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.
15 NORMAL OPERA TING SOUNDS & SIGHTS UNDERST ANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR Y our new high-efficiency refrigerator ma y make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to y ou. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed.
16 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, abrasiv e cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface .
17 CARE & CLEANING (CONTINUED) Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations • Leave refr igerator operatin g during va cations of 3 wee ks or less. • Use all p erishable i tems fr om refrigerator compartment. • Turn automati c ice maker off, even if you will only be go ne for a few d ays.
18 WARRANTY INFORMA TION REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your r efriger ator is protected by this warr anty WARR ANTY PERIOD T HROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUM ER WILL BE RESPONSI BLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR WARR ANTY One ye ar fr om origina l purchase date.
19 BEFORE YOU CALL Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-866-213-9397 (Canada) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING O F REFRI GERA TOR Compresso r does not run. • Fre eze r co ntro l is se t t o "O" . • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
20 BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLEM C AUSE CORRECTION TEMPE RATURES ARE TOO WAR M Fre ezer/ Ref riger ator temperat ure is too war m. • Door s are opened too freq uently or too long. • Door is slightly op en. • Conden ser is dir ty. • Warm ai r ente rs the refriger ato r whene ver the d o or is open ed.
21 BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLE M CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMA TIC I CE MA KE R (CO NTI NUED ) Ice ma ker is not ma kin g enough ice. • Ice make r is produci ng less ice than you expect . • Freezer is n ot cold enough. • House hold w ater lin e valv e is not co mplete ly open.
22 BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIO N WATER DI SPEN SER Dispens er will no t dispense water. • Household w ater l ine valv e is not o p en. • Freezer door is not clos ed. • Ic e & w at er fi lter cartr idge is clog ged. • Fron t filter n o t fully installe d, if equi pped • Open hous ehold wate r line valve.
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