Frigidaire FGTR1845QF 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 Installation ................................................4 Door Remov al/Reversal Instructions ............6 Handle Installation ...[...]

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

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Electrical information • The r efrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 V olt, 60 Hz. , 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance i[...]

4 INSTALLATION  NOTE If 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 . CAUTION Do 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 temper[...]

5 WARNING The anti-tip device must be installed according to the instructions in your Use & Care Manual. F ailure to do so will result in injury . WARNING When reversing the door swing: Y ou MUST move the anti-tip brack et to align with the hinges of the door . Failure to do so will result in injury .  NOTE Raise the front of the refriger at[...]

6  NOTE The direction in which your refriger ator 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qualiedperson. DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Door removal and reversal instructions: 1. R[...]

7 WARNING When reversing the door swing: Y ou MUST move the anti-tip brack et to align with the hinges of the door and install the toe grille support for proper blance. F ailure to do so will result in injury . W asher Hinge Pin Bottom Hinge Screws To e Grille Door Stop Screw Door Stop A T oe Grille Cover To e Grille Support Anti-tip Bracket B T oe[...]

8 IMPORTANT T o ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles. Additionally , before installing the door handles, make sure the door swing is correct. Y our model will have either a right hand or left hand door swing. Follow instructions in the Use & Care Gui[...]

9 To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off . R everse freezer and refriger ator handles as shown. CAUTION Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury . To attach plastic refrigerator handle: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw , pull ha[...]

10 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need: • BasicT ools:adjustablewrench,at -blade screwdriver , and Phillips TM screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi. • A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless s[...]

11 Figure 2 Steel Clamp Stainless Steel water Line W ater V alve Bracket V alve Inlet W ater V alve 6 ft. Stainless Steel water line from household water supply Plastic Water T ubing to Ice Maker Fill T ube Figure 1 Plastic W ater T ubing to Ice Maker Fill T ube Steel Clamp Brass Compression Nut Ferrule (Sleeve) Copper water line W ater V alve Brac[...]

12 IMPORTANT Y our ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire signal arm in the ON position. T o ensure proper function for your ice maker , hook up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the UP position. If the ice maker is on and the water supply is not connected, the wa[...]

13 IMPORTANT Adjusting the refrigerator/f reezer temperature co ntr ol to “0” turns off the compressor and prevents the refriger ator from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical com pon ents . T o turn off power to your refriger ator , yo u mus t unpl ug the power cord from the wall outlet.  NOTE Wh[...]

14 CONTROLS Refrigerator/Freezer Control temperature coldest cold off * recommended Temperature Adjustment • Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. Adjusting the refrigerator/fr eezer control will change temperatures in both compartments. The auxiliary freezer control can be left [...]

15  NOTE Rigidfoaminsulation isveryenergy efcient, but 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,[...]

16 IMPORTANT If you store or move y our refrigerator in freezing 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 operation. CAUTION • Pull the refrigerator straight out to mo ve it. Shi[...]

17 Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Baking soda and water Use2tablespoonsofbakingsodain1quartofwarm water . Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. Door Gas[...]

18 Common Occurrences Before calling for service, review this list. It may sa ve you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Refriger ator does not run. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-[...]

19 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[...]