Frigidaire FFEF3016VS - Troubleshooting Guide

5 Electrical information • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into...

6 IMPORTANT Accessories are available for your appliance and may be purchased at Frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-374-4432 (Frigidaire.ca or 1-800-265-8352 in Canada) or from an authorized seller. A Water Filter B Condiment Bin C L-Shaped Bin D Dairy Bin E Flipper Mullion F Gallon Bin G Slim Bin H...

8 Tools Necessary: Phillips Head or Quadrex Head Screwdriver (OR) OR ⅜" and ¼" Socket Wrench Adjustable Wrench OR ⅜" Fixed Wrench AND AND 6mm Allen Wrench INSTALLATION CAUTION Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). Th...

9 INSTALLATION  NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.  NOTE Product is shipped with doors adjusted to the lowest position on the hinges. Door opening Your refrigerator should be positione...

10 INSTALLATION Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw 2. Adjust flipper mullion height. For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide, there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion. 3. Re-tighten screws. To adjust the flip...

11 DOOR REMOVAL WARNING Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. Getting through narrow spaces If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance. To prepare for removing the doors: 1. Make sure th...

12 DOOR REMOVAL 5. Pull the water tube out of the conduit from the top of the cabinet. Press Press Press Press 6. Open both doors to a 90 degree angle.  NOTE You will be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator. Use care while pulling the water tube from the u...

14 DOOR REMOVAL Bottom of the Doors For RIGHT DOOR, turn pin 90 ˚ counter- clockwise For LEFT DOOR, turn pin 90 ˚ clockwise To reset door pin: If doors are removed at less than a 40 degree angle, the pin returns to the home position. It can be reset by turning the door upside down and using a 5/32” ...

16 DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles.  NOTE All set screws should be tightened so the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening ...

17 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION WARNING To 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.  NOTE Check with your local building au- thority for recommendations on water lin...

19 WARNING When using the cold drink timer, make sure to remove drinks from freezer compartment when alarm sounds. Carbonated drinks may explode if left in freezer for too long. CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Awake Mode Display Awake Mode To change from sleep mode (on) to awake mode (off), simultaneously pre...

20 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 1 Freeze Boost (on/off) Prior to grocery shopping, we recommend you activate Freeze Boost to lower the temperature and freeze food faster. Freeze Boost will remain active for up to 24 hours before automatically deactivating or manually exiting by pressing Freeze Boost to tur...

21 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Setting cooling temperatures (options may vary)  NOTE The recommended settings for a prod- uct installed in a kitchen is 37˚F for the fresh food compartment and 0˚F for the freezer. IMPORTANT If your product has food freezing in the fresh food compartment, increase the temp...

22 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 simultaneously pressing and holding both the ...

23 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Non-Dispenser Control Display Mode Views Your display is equipped with a sleep and lock mode to prevent accidental changes to the unit settings during opening and closing of the doors. When both doors are closed, the display will be in sleep mode. When either door is first o...

26 AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER  NOTE The water dispenser has a built-in de- vice that shuts off the water flow after three minutes of continuous use. To reset this shutoff device, simply release the dispenser paddle. CAUTION For proper dispenser operation, recommended water supply pressure ...

28 AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving. CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism.To loosen s...

29 ICE MAKER Ice Maker Operation & Care After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. When using the ice maker for the first time, and in order for it to work properly, it is necessary to clear air from the water tubing and the filter. Furthermore, ...

31 STORAGE FEATURES CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwas...

32 Removing Crisper Drawer Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. Crispers Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Crisper Humidity Control Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the humidity inside the crisper....

33 STORAGE FEATURES Deli drawer Ideal for storage of deli meats, cheese, and beverages. Adjustable Door Bins Doors Storage bins (varies by model) The doors to your refrigerator compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning. Some of them have fixe...

34 STORAGE FEATURES Upper Freezer Basket Replacement 1. Open Freezer drawer completely. 2. Pull both upper slides out of the freezer compartment, extending them fully. 3. Take upper basket assembly and snap basket back into the docks on the slide assemblies. Perform this on one side at a time as sli...

36 STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY Ideas for storing foods Fresh food storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum temperature of 37°F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. • Avoid placing food in fr...

37 NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable...

38 FILTER REPLACEMENT Air filter The air filter is located at the top of the air tower. Ordering replacement filters Order new filters by calling 877-808- 4195, online at www.frigidaire.com/ store, or through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator. You may want to consider ordering extra filt...

40 FILTER REPLACEMENT Pure Air Produce Keeper™ Keep fruits and vegetables fresher longer with Pure Air Produce Keeper™ . Our produce keeper absorbs ethylene gas, the natural gas that causes produce to ripen quicker. Reduce food waste, save money and enjoy fresh-tasting produce with a longer storage ...

43 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Automatic Ice Maker Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is turned off. • Refrigerator is not connected to water line or water valve is not open. • The water supply line is kinked. • The water filter is not seated properly. • The wat...

48 LIMITED WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed...

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