Frigidaire FGHS2631PF manual

T ABLE OF CONTENTS www .frigidaire.com USA 1 -800-944-9044 www .frigidaire.ca Canada 1 -800-265-8352 All a bout th e Us e & C ar e of y ou r R efriger ator Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Features at a Glance ...................................4 Installation ................................................5 Door Remov al I[...]

WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . IMPORTANT IMPORT ANT indicates installation, oper ation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in dea[...]

Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power cord with 3-prong gounded plug Electrical information • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cor d oftheapplianceisequippedwithathr[...]

IMPORTANT Features not included with y our refrigerator can be pur chased at www .frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044. 4 FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Dairy Compartment Door Bin SpillSafe ® Adjustable Shelf T all Bottle Retainer Wine Rack Door Bin Special Item Rack Meat Keeper and Cover Can Rack Crisper Pan and [...]

 NOTE I f your refriger ator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may ha ve to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider . 5 INSTALLATION CAUTION D o Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55° F (13° C) or rise above 110° F (43° C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper [...]

6 INSTALLATION  NOTE T he refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening. Raise Door Opening Y our refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter or table when removing food. F or best use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refriger ator should be in a position where both the refriger ator [...]

7 DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Getting through narrow spaces Ifyourrefriger atorwillnottthroughan entrance area, you can r educe its size by removingthedoors.Checkrstbymeasuring the entrance. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 [...]

8 To remove the freezer top hinge cover: 1 Remov e the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges. 2 Lift hinge cover straight up and of f . Front Cover Screws Rear Cover Screw T op Hinge Cover Hinge Screws Multi-Wire Cable To p Hinge To remove the freezer door: 1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Gr asp bo[...]

9 HANDLE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT T o ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles. CAUTION W ear gloves and safet y goggles and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp (some models). Ensure Handle Set Screws [...]

10 WARNING T o avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury , disconnect the refrigerator fr om electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator .  NOTE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator [...]

11 IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply , refer to “How to Prime the W ater Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system. Y our refrigerator’ s water supply system includesseveraltubinglines,aw aterlter , a water valv e, and a water tank. T o ensure that your water dispense[...]

12 CONTROLS Enlarged view of user interface display menu (varies by model) User Interface (varies by model)[...]

13 CONTROLS options ( ∧ or ∨ ) Used to enter and exit the options menu and make selections. exit T oggles the options and run modes. control locked While in the locked state, you will not be able to change any settings on the display nor dispense ice and water . The “Control Locked” indicatorwillashandan audible warning to[...]

14 CONTROLS Alarms Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community . Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding both the “ ∨ ” and “ + ” for veseconds.?[...]

CAUTION T o avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves caref ully . Shelves may break suddenly if nick ed, scratched, or exposed to sudden temper ature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature bef ore cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher . 15 STORAGE FEATURES Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf 1 2 Can[...]

16 Chill Drawer (some models) SomemodelsareequippedwithaChillDrawer .ChillDrawertemper aturescanbeadjustedby sliding the Chill Drawer T emperature Contr ol in either direction. Use this pan for short term storage of bulk meat items. If meats are to be kept longer than one or two da ys, they should be fro[...]

17 AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Priming the Water Supply System Y our refrigerator’ s water supply system includes severaltubinglines,anadv ancedwaterlter ,  a distribution valv e bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the ice and water dispenser at all times. This system needs to be completelylled[...]

18 Wire Signal Arm Off On Turning the REAR MOUNTED Ice Maker On and Off Ice production is controlled by the ice mak er’s ON/OFF power switch. T o gain access to the ice maker , pull the ice cream shelf out. Press the switch to the “ O ” position to turn it Off and press it to the “ I ” position to turn it On. The ice maker also has a buil[...]

19 Auger CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism. IMPORTANT When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally rotated, you must realign the auger by turning it in 90 degree turns(seebe[...]

20 CHANGING THE FILTER Air Filter (some models) Theairlterislocatedatthetopofthefresh foodcompartmentnexttothewaterlter . Replacing the Air Filter Ingeneral,y oushouldchangetheairlter everysixmonths(thelterstatuslighton the control panel p[...]

21 CHANGING THE FILTER Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafeorofunknownqualitywithoutadequate disinfection before or after the system. Systemscertiedforcystreductionma ybe used on disinfected waters that may contain lterablecysts. Test & certication results: • Rated Cap[...]

 NOTE Energyefcientfoaminyourref rigeratoris not a sound insulator . Understanding the Sounds you may Hear Y ournew,high-efciencyref rigeratormay introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refriger ator is operating correctly .Somesurfacesonoors,walls,and kit[...]

IMPORTANT If you store or move y our refrigerator in f reezing temperatures, be sur e to completely drain the water supply system. F ailure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this oper ation. CAUTION • Pull the refrigerator str aight out to move it. S[...]

24 CARE & CLEANING Care and Cleaning Tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water • Usetwotablespoonsofbakingsodainonequart of warm water . • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, l[...]

25 Ice Chute Extension (some models) The ice chute extension is designed to better directiceowintocontainers. Push Upward Until the Extension Snaps In Place Pull Down Press Here Firmly CARE & CLEANING Removing the Ice Chute Extension For Cleaning 1 T urn the refrigerator off using the button on the control panel (refer to the “[...]

26 CARE & CLEANING  NOTE LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged, several lights ma y not light up. Replacing LED Lights (select models) The fresh food compartments of y our refrigerator may have LED lights. Alw ays use Frigidaire parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refriger ator’s power cord. 2 Remov[...]

27 Replacing light bulbs (select models) Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refriger ator include light bulbs that will need replacing from time to time. Some lights have covers that y ou will need to remove before replacing the bulbs. Alw ays use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting. To replace light bulbs: 1 Unplug you[...]

28 BEFORE YOU CALL Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is turned of f . • Refriger ator is not connected to water line or water valv e is not open. • The water supply line is kinked. •?[...]

29 BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (Continued) Freezer ice maker will not stop making ice (select models). • Ice maker wire signal arm is being held down by a package in the freezer that has fallen against ice maker . • Move any item or f rozen ice cubes that may block the signal arm from being in the off or upw[...]

30 BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION DISPENSER (Ice & Water) (Continued) Water has an odd taste and/ or odor. • W ater has not been dispensed for an extended period of time. • Unit not properly connected to cold water line. • Draw and discard 10-12 gl asses of water to freshen the supply . • Connect unit to cold water l[...]

31 BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR (Continued) Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Doors are opened too frequentlyortoolong. • Fresh Food/f reezer door may be slightly open. • Freezer control is set too cold. • Fresh Food/f reezer gasket is dirt[...]

32 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warr anty . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or r eplacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance wi[...]