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    P/N 241553000 (0104)[...]

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    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 . Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully . It contains valuab[...]

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    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. • Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of e[...]

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    4 This Owner ’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before st arting the refrigerator , follow these important first steps. LOCA TION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • I[...]

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    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 Avoid Property Damage: • Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. W ater supply tubing [...]

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    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 (see page 4 to learn how). 3. Close doors. T o Remove Refrigerator Door: 1 . Remove top hinge cover screw on[...]

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    7 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model[...]

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    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 6 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERA T OR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed[...]

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    9 T emperature Controls OTHER CONTROL FEA TURES TURNING THE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF Y ou can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel. T o ensure that you do not accidentally turn of f the cooling system, the button does not work unless you press and ho[...]

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    10 Looking Inside Ice Cream Shelf ICE CREAM SHELF (SOME MODELS) This shelf attaches to the top of the ice dispenser cont ainer . It allows storage of both round and rectangular cartons of your favorite ice cream. T o avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, [...]

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    11 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. Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage cap[...]

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    12 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. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped b[...]

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    13 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser AUTOMA 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 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 . e c i d e h s u r c t e g o t d a P h c u o T . e c i l l a h c t[...]

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    14 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 p addle as far up as possible to catch all ice. T o stop dispensing ice[...]

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    15 Automatic Ice and W ater 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. Remove and empty the ice storage bin if: 1 . An extended power fail[...]

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    16 PureSource TM * Ice and Water Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a PureSource TM * Ice and W ater filter , please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser . It is located in the upper right back corner of the fresh food compartme[...]

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    17 Changing the Filter: W ater 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 . Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator[...]

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    18 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. Fruits and V egetables •[...]

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    19 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERST ANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR Y our new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. Most often, these are all normal sounds that soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitch[...]

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    20 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 p ads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher . Always unplug the electr[...]

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    21 Care & Cleaning (continued) Freezer Light Replacement W ear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut. REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug refrigerator . 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass and heat. 3 . Remove light cover , if necessary . 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same type[...]

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    22 W arranty Information REFRIGERA T OR W ARRANTY Y our refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTH ORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUM ER W ILL BE RESPO NSIBLE FO R: FULL ON E-YEAR WARRANTY One y ea r fr om o rig i nal purchase da te P ay al l c ost s fo r repa i ri ng or repl ac i ng an y par ts o f t hi s appl i[...]

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    23 Before Y ou Call PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNI NG OF RE FRI GERAT OR Compre ssor does n ot r un. • Cooling sy ste m is turne d O ff. • Refrigerator is in defrost cyc le. • Plug at wall outlet is di sconnect ed. • H ouse f use bl own or tr ipped ci rcui t br eaker . • P ower ou tage . • Tur n cool ing s ystem O n . See Tempe rature C[...]

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    24 Before Y ou Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPE RATURES ARE TOO WARM Freezer /Refrigerat or temperat ure is too war m. • Doors are opened t oo frequent ly or too long. • Door is slightly open. • Warm air ent ers the refriger ator whenever t he door is opened. Open t he door less often. • See PROBLEM secti on OPENING/CLOSING O[...]

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    25 Before Y ou Call ( continued) PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUE D) Ice maker is not making enough ice. • Ice maker is produ cing less ice than you ex pect. • Freezer is not cold e nough. • Household w ater line valve i s not complet ely open. • Check to see if water dispenser i s dispensing slow er than normal. • [...]

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    26 Before Y ou Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WA TER D ISPENSER Dispenser wi ll not dispense water. • Household wat er l ine valve i s not open. • Freezer d oor is not closed. • I ce & water fi lter car tri dge is clogged. • Front fil ter not f ully i nstall ed, if equipped • Open household water li ne valve. See PRO BLEM s[...]

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    3 W a ys T o Contact Us! ¡3 f ormas de contactarnos! 3 façons de nous contacter ! © 2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. USA, EE.UU., É.-U. 1-800-944-9044 CANAD A, CANADÁ 1-866-213-9397 (English) 1-866-294-9911 (F r ançais) Or , O , Ou Or , O , Ou Visit F r igidaire’ s W eb Site At: Visite la página de Frigidaire en Internet: Visitez le sit[...]