User manual FRIGIDAIRE FGHG2344M

[. . . ] Use & Care of your All about the Refrigerator TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Door Removal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing Door Handles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Automatic Ice Maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Storing Food and Saving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Changing the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Before you Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Major Appliance Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 242135100 (October 2010) www. frigidaire. com USA 1-800-944-9044 www. frigidaire. ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator. Installation Checklist Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Freezer drawer is level across the top For your Safety · DONOTstoreorusegasoline, orotherflammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammabilityandotherhazards. · Removeallstaplesfromthecarton. Staplescan causeseverecuts, andalsodestroyfinishesifthey come in contact with other appliances or furniture. Leveling Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4" (6mm) front-to-back Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Electrical Power House power turned on Refrigerator plugged in Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Ice Maker (select models) House water supply connected to refrigerator No water leaks present at all connections recheck in 24 hours Ice maker is turned ON DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. [. . . ] If you cannot connect a water supply, lift the ice maker's wire signal arm to turn it off. Otherwise, the ice maker's fillvalvemaymakealoudchatteringnoisewhenit attempts to operate without water. Cleaning the ice maker CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving. 4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer. Remove and empty the ice bin if: · Anextendedpowerfailure(onehourorlonger) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze together. Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above. Turning the ice maker on and off Ice production is controlled by lifting/lowering the ice maker's wire signal arm. Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON. CAUTION Ice maker tips · Ifyourrefrigeratorisnotconnectedtoawater supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by lifting wire signal arm. NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is completely dry. 16 STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. NOTE Features may vary according to model. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills. You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting brackets that attach to slotted supports at the rear of each compartment. 3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots. 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position. Opening Crisper Drawer Crisper humidity control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper. Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity. Fresh fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on Lower Humidity. Shelf features Adjusting Crisper Humidity To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning: 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops. Full SpillSafe TM Shelf 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Drawers Half SpillSafeTM Shelf Removing Crisper Drawer Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. Thesedrawersarelocatedinfixedpositionsatthe bottom of the fresh food compartment. 17 STORAGE FEATURES Deli drawer Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese. 6 Place bin liner into bin. Accessories (varies by model) Dairy compartment Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food compartment door, for short-term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. The dairy compartment is designed to be warmer than the open area and includes a lift-up cover and a dairy divider (select models). Doors Storage bins The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable foreasycleaning. Someofthemhavefixedpositions, while others can be adjusted to your needs. Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and large drink containers. To change the position of an adjustable door bin: 1 Remove all food from the door bin. [. . . ] Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside. · DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY · WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. · · · · · · · · · WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR · · · · 28 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. [. . . ]