Frigidaire EFR451-COM Owner's manual

Introduction..............................................................................

Parts and Features.................................................................

Important Safety Information............................................

Installing Your Refrigerator.................................................

Refrigerator Features and Use General Features......

Troubleshooting.....................................................................

Product Speciﬁcations.........................................................

Limited Warranty...................................................................

Safety Precautions................................................................. 4

Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning.........................12

USA CANADA 1-800-

REFRIGERATOR

WITH FREEZER

EFR451-COM, EFR451-C,

EFR451-B-6COM

2INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3

WARNING

WARNING indicates apotentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result indeath or serious injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT 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 death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

Safety Deﬁnitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is

used to alert of potential personal injury

hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury

or death.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using

this appliance.

Safety Instructions

•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 explosive fumes.

•Remove all staples from the carton.

Staples can cause severe cuts, and also

destroy ﬁnishes if they come in contact

withother appliances or furniture.

Child Safety

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic

bags, and any exterior wrapping material

immediately after the refrigerator is

unpacked. Children should

NEVER

use

these items to play. Cartons covered with

rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch

wrap may become airtight chambers, and

can quickly cause suocation.

WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

Before you throw away your old

refrigerator:

*Take o the doors

*Leave the shelves in place so that

children may not easily climb inside.

4SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This appliance must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP 110-115 VOLT 60 Hz

GROUNDED OUTLET. This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a

3-wire cord having a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that

is properly installed and grounded.

Avoid the use of an extension cord because it may overheat and cause a risk of

ﬁre. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord:

A. Use only 3-wire extension cords with 3-blade grounding plug.

B. The marked rating of an extension cord must be be equal to or greater than the

rating of this appliance.

C. It should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children intentionally.

Attempting any maintenance or cleaning:

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power

suply or disconnect at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or

switching o the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE: Pressing the Power ON/OFF button to an o position does not disconnect

the appliance from the power supply.

WARNING!

Improper use of grounded wire can result in the risk of electric shock.

Consult a physician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety

feature by modifying the plug.

1. Interior Light

2. Temperature Control

3. Refrigerator Shelves

4. Crisper

5. Front Leveling Legs

6. Refrigerator Door Shelves

7. “Dispense-A-Can” Storage

8. Freezer Door Shelf

9. Ice Cube Tray

PARTS AND FEATURES 5

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive

tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before

powering on the refrigerator.

CAUTION

Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Flammable

refrigerant used. Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid either

damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.

Leveling Your Refrigerator

• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom

corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your refrigerator in its ﬁnal

position, you can level your refrigerator

•

Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to raise your

refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator. The

refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended.

Proper Air Circulation

• To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum eciency it was designed for,

you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing

and electrical connections.

• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:

Sides……………3/4" (19mm)

Top....................2" (50mm)

Back..................2" (50mm)

WARNING: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical Requirement

• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper

grounding to power the refrigerator.

• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting o the third grounding prong

in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since

it provides no eective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock

hazard.

WARNING: USE OF EXTENSION CORDS- POTENTIAL SAFETY

HAZARD

6INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Use of Extension Cords

• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under

certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire

extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will

accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or

greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. DO NOT USE

EXTENSION CORD LONGER THAN 12 FT.

Installation Limitations

• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated or heated,

e.g. garage, etc. Your refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature

settings below 55° Fahrenheit.

• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even surface away

from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking

appliances, etc. Any ﬂoor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs

located on the front bottom corners of the refrigerator.

Door Alignment

Freezer Door: (see fig. #1)

1. Remove the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a phillips head screwdriver.

3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover.

ﬁg. # 1

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7

Adjustable temperature dial:

Your refrigerator will automatically maintain the temperature level you select.

The temperature control dial has 7 settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 7 is the

coldest. Turning the dial to 0 Stops cooling in both the refrigeration and freezer

sections. At ﬁrst, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the

temperature to your needs.

(Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for

any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)

Refrigerator Interior Shelves

To remove or replace a full-width

slide-out shelf:

(see ﬁg. # 2)

1. Gently tilt the shelf up and slide

forward until the shelf has been

completely removed.

2. To replace the shelf, gently slide the

shelf back.

Using the Dispense-A-Can

• Your refrigerator is equipped with the convenient “Dispense-

A-Can” compartment. Each compartment will hold up to six

cans. Simply load the cans from the top. To dispense a can,

simply draw one out from the bottom. It is that easy.

Crisper

• Your refrigerator has a clear crisper.

Grasp the top of the crisper and gently slide our. Push back to replace.

ﬁg. # 2

ﬁg. # 3

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES AND USE GENERAL FEATURES

Defrosting Your Refrigerator

• For maximum energy eciency, defrost freezer

section whenever frost accumulates to a

thickness of 1/4" or more on freezer walls.

Note that frost tends to accumulate more

during the summer months.

DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant

tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use metal instruments

to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

• To defrost freezer, remove food and ice cube tray from the freezer section. Turn

temperature control dial to "0" position. Defrosting may take a few hours. To

speed up defrost time, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in

the freezer.

•

During the defrost, water will accumulate. Use a towel to wipe o excess

dripping water. Do not leave unattended.

•

After defrosting, empty and wipe down the interior of the freezer. You may now

reset your refrigerator to the desired temperature and return food.

•

Your freezer has been equipped with an ice scraper for your convenience.

Maintenance

Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture of

refrigerant tubing. To be repaired only by trained authorized service personnel.

Consult Repair Manual before attempting to service this product. All Safety

Precautions Must be followed. Component parts shall be replaced with like

components to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or

improper service.

Fresh Food:

•

When storing fresh food that is not prepackaged, be sure to wrap or store food

in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted. This will ensure

proper shelf life and prevent the transfer of odors and tastes.

Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.

Eggs should be stored in an upright position in their original carton to maximize

shelf life.

Fruit should be washed and dried, then stored in sealed plastic bags before

storing in the refrigerator.

Vegetables with skins should be stored in plastic bags or containers.

Leafy vegetables should be washed and drained and then stored in plastic

bags or containers.

Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigeration. This will

prevent unnecessary energy use.

Fresh seafood should be used the same day as purchased.

When storing meats in the fresh food section, keep in the original

packaging or rewrap as necessary. Follow the suggestions below for safe

storage:

Chicken 1-2 Days

Ground Beef 1-2 Days

Cold Cuts 3-5 Days

Steaks/Roasts 3-5 Days

Smoked/Cured Meats 7-10 Days

Food Storage Information

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES AND USE GENERAL FEATURES

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