Frigidaire FRFN2813AF - Troubleshooting Guide

5 IMPORTANT To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Electrical info...

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. Internal Water Dispenser Model A Appliance Control Display B Condiment Bins C L-Shaped Bin D Internal...

7 External Water Dispenser Model A Ice and Water Dispenser B Appliance Control Display C L-Shaped Bin D Dairy Bin E Flipper Mullion F Gallon Bin G Slim Bin H Flipper Guide I Air Filter J Fresh Food Ice Maker and Bin K Slide-Under ¼ - & ½- Width Shelves L Edge-to-Edge Glass Shelf M Crispers N Wat...

8 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 temperatures inside the refrigerator. This Use & Care Manual provides general installation and operating instructions for you...

9  NOTE If you place your refrigerator with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so you can open the door wider.  NOTE The doors are shipped adjusted to the lowest position on the hinges. INSTALLATION Door opening Position your refrigerator to allow easy acces...

10 INSTALLATION 2. Adjust the 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. Retighten the screws. To adjust the flipper mullion: 1. Loosen th...

11 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 the electrical ...

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° 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 unit to...

13 DOOR REMOVAL 7. Remove hex screws from top hinge plate, and then remove the top hinge. 8. Lift the doors off the bottom hinges and set aside. 9. Unscrew the three bottom hinge screws and remove the bottom hinges. Lower Hinge Removal Pin Mechanism Bottom Hinge Opening  NOTE When reinserting the w...

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

16 CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles.  NOTE Tighten all set screws so the screw is below the surface of the handle. Tightly draw the handles to the freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Open the opposite door while tightening the Allen ...

17 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 authority for recommendations on water lines and associated material...

18 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION IMPORTANT Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, and a water valve. To ensure your water dispenser works properly, you must completely fill this system with wa- ter when you first connect your refriger- ator to the household ...

19 Appliance Control Display Mode Views Your display is equipped with a sleep and lock mode to prevent accidental changes to the unit settings when you open and close the doors. When you close both doors, the display is in sleep mode. When you first open either door, the display is in lock mode wher...

22 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS EXTERNAL WATER DISPENSER Awake Mode Display Awake Mode To change from sleep mode (off) to awake mode (on), simultaneously press and hold Crush and Light for 5 seconds. The display shows the current temperature/ice maker status. A tone confirms. Sleep Mode As a default, the d...

26  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, the recommended water supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 1...

28 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 stuck ice, use warm water. Before rep...

29 1. Before dispensing, please ensure Water Dispenser is enabled on the display (LEDs above button are lit). 2. Begin filling the system by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 3. Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the dispenser. It may tak...

30 Ice Maker Operation and Care After you have properly installed the refrigerator, 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, clear air from the water tubing and the filter. Furthermore, if you do not flush the s...

31 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 the dishwasher. You can ...

32 Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. Crispers Crispers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Crisper Humidity Control Crispers have an auto humidity control on the back of each crisper under the humidity control cover. Opening Crisper Dr...

33 STORAGE FEATURES Removing Crisper Drawer To remove the Crisper for cleaning: 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops.2. Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. To replace the Crisper after cleaning: 1. Place the crisper on top of the deli cover and tilt upward slightly. 2. Push the crisper s...

34 Ideal for storage of deli meats, cheese, and beverages. 1 2 3 4 IMPORTANT Do not use the Adjustable Temp Drawer to store fresh produce as these items may freeze and cause damage to the fruits and leafy vegetables stored in the drawer. Adjustable Temp Drawer STORAGE FEATURES 1 Lock Control The dra...

35 STORAGE FEATURES Adjustable Door Bins Doors Storage bins (vary by model) The doors to your refrigerator compartment use a system of modular storage bins. You can remove all of these bins for easy cleaning. Some of them have fixed positions, while you can adjust others to your needs.Door bins are ...

36 STORAGE FEATURES Lower Basket Divider Grab the lower divider and pull up slightly to slide to the desired position. (The divider cannot be removed.) To remove the lower freezer basket: 1. Completely open the freezer compartment. Push to replace To replace the upper freezer basket: 1. Completely o...

37 Ideas for storing foods Refrigerator storage • Keep the refrigerator 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 front of air ports. (See CONT...

38 K Features vary by model 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 th...

39 FILTER REPLACEMENT PurePour™ Water Filter Keep safe, great-tasting water flowing with a PurePour water filter. Using a Pure- Pour water filter: • Makes Safe Water Second Nature PurePour water filters are certified to reduce contaminants* and keep great-tasting water flowing for you and your famil...

40 It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement. 1. Turn Off the ice maker(s). 2. Remove the filter by pushing on the end/face of the filter. 3. Slide the old water filter cartridge straig...

41 FILTER REPLACEMENT PureAir Produce Keeper™ Keep fruits and vegetables fresher longer with PureAir 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 lif...

42 IMPORTANT If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to com- pletely drain the water supply system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when you use the refrigerator again. Contact a service representative to perform this operation. CAUTION • Pull the refrig...

43 CARE AND CLEANING Vacation and moving tips Occasion Tips Short Vacations • Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less. • Use all perishable items from the refrigerator compartment. • Turn the automatic ice maker off and empty the ice bucket even if you will be gone o...

44 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...

47 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet. •...

48 TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Moisture collects on the inside of refrigerator walls. • Weather is hot and humid. • Flipper mullion • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. • Adjust flipper mullion. (See To adju...

49 LIMITED WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your date of delivery, 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, used an...

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