User manual FRIGIDAIRE FRT21HS8KS

[. . . ] Before Calling Your Local Repair Service - CALL: Top Mount Solutions Hotline (United States) 1-800-944-9044 (Canada) Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1-800-668-4606 Resolve many service issues over the phone at your convenience! If we can't resolve your service issue, we'll schedule a reputable local service technician for you! Order Genuine Electrolux Parts & Accessories Purchase Extended Warranty Protection READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 241857202 (May 2010) IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS followtheinstructionsbelowtohelppreventaccidents. [. . . ] Removescrewanddovetailbuttonandinstallonother side, usingthesameholesasnameplate. 6 DOOR REMOVAL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS 3. Removescrewanddovetailbuttonandinstallonother side, movingholeplugsfromcorrespondingholesto oppositeside. TO ATTACH REfRIGERATOR HANDLE: figure 1 Style Handles 1. Startwithhandleoffsetawayfromdoor. Placebottomof handleoverdovetailbutton, swinghandleintoanupright positionandpullupward, lockingitintoplace. Figure1 Figure2 REMOVING STAINLESS STEEL DOORS AND HANDLES CAUTION Use care when using tools near surface of stainless steel doors to avoid scratching. To Remove Doors Stainlesssteeldoorsarenotreversible. Followthesestepsto removedoors. Unscrewcenterhingebinusingadjustablewrenchand saveforreassembly. Ensureplasticwasherstayson hingepin. TO REMOVE REfRIGERATOR HANDLE: (Handlesmaybeeasierto reversewhiledoorsareoff. ) 1. Reversefreezerand refrigeratorhandlesas showninfigure3. figure 3 - Handle Reversal 4. Removecenterhinge andshimbyremoving insidescrewand looseningtwooutside screwsenoughtoallow hingetoslideout. Reversesteps1-6toreinstalldoors To Remove Handles TO ATTACH REfRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. Securehandletotopof door. Refrigerator Door Without Trim NOTE Trimlockmustberemovedandinstalledbyslidingoverthe twodonutshapedareas. Firmlyholdfreezerhandlewhilelooseningsetscrews with3/32"allenwrench. Removefreezerhandle. Repeatstep1forrefrigeratordoor. TEMPERATURE CONTROLS COOL DOWN PERIOD Toensuresafefoodstorage, allowtherefrigeratortooperate withthedoorsclosedforatleast8to12hoursbeforeloadingit withfood. TEMPERATURE ADjUSTMENT · Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. Turningtherefrigeratorcontrolwillchangetemperaturesinboth compartments. Forexample, iftherefrigeratorcontrolisturned toacoldersetting, thefreezercontrolmayhavetobeadjusted toawarmersetting. Turningthefreezercontrolwillchangeonly thefreezertemperature. Tomaintaintemperatures, afancirculatesairintherefrigerator andfreezercompartments. Forgoodcirculation, donotblock coldairventswithfooditems. REfRIGERATOR & fREEzER CONTROLS NOTE Whenmakingchangestothetemperaturecontrols, wait24 hoursforthetemperaturetostabilizebeforemakingadditional changes. NOTE Whenfirstturningrefrigeratoron, moverefrigeratorand freezercontrolstoNormal. Thisistherecommendedinitial setting. After24hours, adjustthecontrolsasneeded. IMPORTANT Turningtherefrigeratortemperaturecontrolto"0"turnsoff thecompressorandpreventstherefrigeratorfromcooling, butdoesnotdisconnectthepowertothelightbulbandother electricalcomponents. Toturnoffpowertoyourrefrigerator, youmustunplugthepowercordfromthewalloutlet. FreezerControl(somemodels) Refrigerator&FreezerControl(somemodels) RefrigeratorControl (somemodels) TEMPERATURE ADjUSTMENT GUIDE If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Warm If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Cold If freezer compartment Is Too Warm If freezer compartment Is Too Cold * To Turn Refrigerator Off TurnRefrigeratorControlSlightlyTowardsColder. TurnRefrigeratorControlTo 0. 8 ICE SERVICE Ifyourrefrigeratorhasanautomaticicemaker, itwillprovidea sufficientsupplyoficefornormaluse. Duringtheinitialstartup ofyourrefrigerator, noicewillbeproducedduringthefirst24 hoursofoperation. Airinnewplumbinglinesmaycausetheice makertocycletwoorthreetimesbeforemakingafulltrayof ice. Withnousage, itwilltakeapproximatelyonetotwodaysto filltheicecontainer. Newplumbingconnectionsmaycausethefirstproductionofice cubestobediscoloredorhaveanoddflavor. Discardicemade duringthefirst24hours. IMPORTANT Youricemakerisshippedfromthefactorywiththewiresignal armintheONposition. Toensureproperfunctionofyourice maker, hookupwatersupplyimmediatelyorturnicemaker OFFbyliftingthewiresignalarmuntilitclicksandlocksin theUPposition. If the ice maker is not turned off and the water supply is not connected, the water valve will make a loud chattering noise. NOTE Automaticicemakersarealsooptionalaccessoriesthatmay beinstalledinmostmodelsatanytime. Callyourlocaldealer forinformation. ICE PRODUCTION: WHAT TO EXPECT Theicemakerwillproduce2. 5to3poundsoficeevery24 hoursdependingonusageconditions. Iceisproducedatarate of8cubesevery75to160minutes. TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER ON Aftertheplumbingconnectionshavebeencompleted, thewater supplyvalvemustbeopened. Placetheicecontainerunderthe icemaker, pushingitasfarbackaspossible. Lowerthewire signalarmtoits"down"orONposition. CAUTION DO NOT place the ice container in your dishwasher. TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER Off Tostoptheicemaker, liftthe wiresignalarmuntilitclicks andlocksinthe"up"orOFF position. Theicemakeralsoturns offautomaticallywhentheice containerisfull. Ifyourmodelhas anadjustablefreezershelf, place theshelfinthelowerposition, so thatthewiresignalarmwillhitthe icewhenthecontainerisfull. CAUTION Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly. 9 NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Yournewhigh-efficiencyrefrigeratormaymakeunfamiliar sounds. Theseareallnormalsoundsandsoonwillbecome familiartoyou. Theyalsoindicateyourrefrigeratorisoperating asdesigned. Hardsurfaces, suchasvinylorwoodfloors, walls, andkitchencabinetsmaymakesoundsmorenoticeable. Listed belowaredescriptionsofsomeofthemostcommonsounds youmayhear, andwhatiscausingthem. Condenser fan Ifcondensercoilsarelocatedunderneathyour refrigeratorasshowninthedrawingattheleft, youhave acondenserfan. Youmayhearairbeingforcedthrough thecondenserbythecondenserfan. Compressor Modern, high-efficiencycompressorsoperatemuch fasterthanoldermodels. Thecompressormayhavea high-pitchedhumorpulsatingsound. Water Valve Ifyourrefrigeratorisequippedwithanautomaticice maker, youwillhearabuzzingsoundasthewatervalve openstofilltheicemakerduringeachcycle. Drain Pan (Nonremovable) Youmayhearwaterrunningintothedrainpanduring thedefrostcycle. Thedrainpanwillbelocatedontopof thecompressorforair-cooledcondensers(blackcoilson backofrefrigerator). [. . . ] Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc. , which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts. [. . . ]