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. · DONOToperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof explosive fumes. · Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomatic ice maker. [. . . ] To change the position of an adjustable door bin: 1 Remove all food from the door bin. 2 Gripthebinfirmlywithbothhandsandliftit upward. 4 Place the bin just above desired position. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place. Dairy Compartment Freezer Features (varies by model) Two Freezer Baskets Adjustable Door Bin 18 STORAGE FEATURES To Remove Upper Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the middle divider and pull out. Middle Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Removing Upper Basket To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar. NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips, the drawer will not close properly. To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket. 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips. Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray To reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up and slide to desired location. The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed . Spill Guard Tray Lower Basket Pivoting Divider Removing Lower Basket To reinstall lower basket, insert basket into retainer clips. Lower Basket Pivoting Divider (some models) NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water. 19 STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage · Keepthefreshfoodcompartmentbetween34°F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. · Avoidovercrowdingtherefrigeratorshelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. · Avoidaddingtoomuchwarmfoodtothefreezerat one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods. · Leaveaspacebetweenpackages, socoldaircan circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible. Fruits and vegetables · Storefruitsandvegetablesincrisperdrawers, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods. · Washitemsandremoveexcesswater. · Wrapanyitemsthathavestrongodorsorhigh moisture content. Ideas for saving energy Installation · Locatetherefrigeratorinthecoolestpartofthe room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers. · Donotplacetherefrigeratornexttoheatproducing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two (2) appliances will help the refrigerator operatemoreefficiently. · Leveltherefrigeratorsothatthedoorsclose tightly. Meat · Wraprawmeatandpoultryseparatelyandsecurely to prevent leaks and contamination of other foods or surfaces. · Usethedelidrawertostoremeat/poultryforshortterm storage. Any meat to be kept longer than two (2) days should be frozen. Temperature settings · Refertothe"Controls"sectionforprocedureson temperature settings. Frozen food storage · Keepthefreezercompartmentat0°Forlower. · Afreezeroperatesmostefficientlywhenitisat least 2/3 full. Food storage · Avoidovercrowdingtherefrigeratororblockingcold air vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer and use more energy. · Coverfoodsandwipecontainersdrybefore placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit. [. . . ] Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty. [. . . ]