Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Frigidaire Gibson
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2 W elcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product and we are completly committed to providing you with the best service possible. Y our satisfaction is our #1 priority .
3 Important Safety Instructions W ARNING: 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 pro- duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
4 Installation LEVELING All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor . Y our refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. T o Level Y our Refrigerator: 1. Remove toe grille. 2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust front rollers.
5 Installation - Connecting Optional Ice Maker T o Water 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 and Reversal Instructions NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other . Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.
7 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door . 2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button.
8 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model.
9 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.
10 Looking Inside T o avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs.
11 Looking Inside (continued) ADJUST ABLE DOOR BINS Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs. T o move door bins 1 . Lift bin straight up. 2 . Remove bin. 3 . Place bin in desired position. 4 . Lower bin onto supports until locked in place.
12 Ice Service If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker , it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator , however , no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any time.
13 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.
14 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. B. Evaporator Fan Y ou may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan.
15 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.
16 Care & Cleaning (continued) Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less. • Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment. • Turn automatic ice maker off, even if you will only be gone for a few days.
17 W arranty Information WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTH ORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Two ye ars from original purc hase date Pay a ll costs for repair ing or replacing any parts of this appli a nc e whic h pr ov e to be de fec tiv e in ma ter ial s or workmanship.
18 REFRIGERA TOR W ARRANTY (CANADA) Y our refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH O UR AUTH OR IZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ON E-YEAR .
19 Common Occurrences Before call ing for servi ce, review thi s list. It may save you time and expense. This lis t includes common occurrences that are not the result of defecti ve workmanship or materials in this appl iance. Refri gerator does not run.
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