Frigidaire FFHB2740PE Use and Care Manual
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&Care of your Refrigerator 242291901 (December 2012) TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2 Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer 23 Features at a Glance 5 Storage Features 24 Installation 6 Storing Food and Saving Energy 28 Door Removal Instructions 10 Normal Operating Sounds - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 2
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. • Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. Staples - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 3
refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/ Freezers We strongly encourage responsible appliance it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk. • Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug CAUTION To avoid - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 5
Filter Flipper Mullion Spillsafe® Shelves *LED Cluster Light Slide-Under Shelf *LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer *Door Bin Adjustable Hinges *Freezer Ice Maker Removable Ice Bin Freezer Baskets Toe Grille IMPORTANT Features not purchased with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.frigidaire - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 6
enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker. Door opening Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 7
Assembly A B (3) Retaining Clips 4 Tighten four drawer screws. 5 Recheck gasket seal. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: 1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration). 2 You can - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 8
. To adjust the door stop: Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Lower Hinge Door Stop Min Open Screw Max Open Adjustable Door Stop Rotate Door to Desired Location Adjusting Door 4 Rotate door stop until it - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 9
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models): 1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being 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. Mullion Guide Flipper Mullion - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 10
INSTRUCTIONS 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 power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Open the freezer - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 11
INSTRUCTIONS Press Press Water Line Approximately 5 Feet NOTE You will be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover. NOTE When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 12
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Removing Freezer Drawer 1 Open freezer drawer. 2 Remove drawer screws on right by the sides in the center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer. Push Against Freezer Drawer Grab Drawer At Center From Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out 2 Reinstall four drawer screws - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 13
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire 1 Remove handles from carton and any other is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 14
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Gallery® 1 Remove handles from carton and is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 15
INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES Door Handle Mounting Instructions for Frigidaire Professional® 1 Remove handles from carton is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 16
water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve. NOTE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/ state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 17
any connections that leak. 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 9 To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "On" position (fresh food ice maker). Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 18
CONTROLS User Interface (options may vary) Enlarged view of user interface display menu (options may vary) 18 - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 19
food and increases ice production in the freezer. Deactivates after 12 hours. ice maker on off Toggles the ice maker "ON" or "OFF". In the "Ice Off" state, indicator will blink when ice is dispensed. display on off Toggles the temperature displays On and Off. refrigerator temp Allows the - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 20
models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. Door Ajar If the freezer Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure recovery. It must be deactivated with the buttons on the control panel. NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 21
since you last changed your water filter, replace the water filter with a new one. Poor quality household water may require the filter to be changed more frequently. Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator. If you cannot connect a water - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 22
. Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is completely dry. IMPORTANT CAUTION If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened, be sure the softener is properly maintained. Chemicals from a water softener can damage the ice maker. Cleaning the ice maker Clean the ice maker and ice bin at - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 23
MAKER - FREEZER Operation & Care of the Freezer Ice Maker (select models) After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill the ice bin in about three days. When using the ice maker for the first time and in order for the ice maker - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 24
before cleaning. Do not wash in dishwasher. Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of Features may vary according to model. Your refrigerator includes SpillSafeTM glass shelves that the shelf out. 3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots. 4 Lower the - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 25
Place the bin just above desired position. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place. Removing Crisper Drawer Deli drawer Ideal for storage To change the position of an adjustable door bin: Accessories (varies by model) Removable Can Dispenser The can dispenser holds six (12 ounce) cans - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 26
items from basket. 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips. Freezer Features (varies by model) Stabilizer Bar Basket Retainer Clips Two Freezer Baskets Basket Retainer Removing Lower Basket To reinstall lower basket, insert basket into retainer clips. To - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 27
the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water. 27 - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 28
time periods. • Wash items and remove aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags, or refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers. • Do not place the refrigerator next to heatproducing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 29
may occur. D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. Ice maker fan, water valve activation, and refrigerant gas fluid may create sounds from its operation. E Electronic control & automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 30
number to request when ordering: PureSource UltraTM Water Filter Part #ULTRAWF NOTE When ordering your replacement filter, please reorder the same filter type that is currently in your refrigerator. 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch. 2 Remove the filter by pushing on the end/face of the - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 31
online at www.frigidaire.com/store, or through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first install your refrigerator. Air Filter Replacement cartridge, part #PAULTRA 1 Open the air filter door. 2 Remove the old filter and discard it - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 32
back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this operation. Vacation and moving tips Occasion Tips Short • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less. Vacations • Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment. • Turn automatic ice maker off - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 33
, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent scratching. Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well, and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. • Unplug refrigerator • Wear gloves • Remove light cover • Replace old bulb • Replace light cover CAUTION: Wear gloves when - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 34
CARE & CLEANING Ice Chute Extension (select models) Installing the Ice Chute Extension The ice chute extension is designed to better direct ice flow into containers. 1 Turn the refrigerator off using the button on the control panel (refer to the "Controls" section of this Manual). 2 Align the - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 35
CARE & CLEANING Replacing LED Lights (select models) Replacing Light Bulbs (select models) The fresh food compartments of your refrigerator may have LED lights. Always use Frigidaire parts for replacement. To replace LED Lights: 1 Unplug your refrigerator's power cord. 2 Remove lens cover. 3 - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 36
and freezer ice makers will each produce approximately 2.5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. • If water dispenses slower than normal, or if the filter is six months old or older, it should be replaced. • Ensure that the supply line does not kink when the refrigerator is - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 37
supply. Replace the water filter and if the condition still occurs check for a Saddle Valve, water valve not turned on all the way or kinked water supply line. • Press and hold control lock for three seconds. • See the "Ice maker is not making any ice" section above. • Be sure the refrigerator doors - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 38
As warmer tap water goes • Add ice to cup or container before dispensing cold enough. through the filter and enters water. the water tank, REFRIGERATOR Compressor • Freezer control is set to does not run. "OF" or "0". • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 39
Frigidaire service representative, temperature displays are system has detected a performance problem. who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays. flashing. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR (some models) to lower setting. Water • Washed vegetables - Frigidaire FFHB2740PE | Use and Care Manual - Page 40
or to instruct you how to use your appliance. 9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory. 10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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USA 1-800-944-9044
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All about the
Use
&
Care
of your
Refrigerator
Important Safety Instructions
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2
Features at a Glance
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5
Installation
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6
Door Removal Instructions
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10
Installing Door Handles
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13
Connecting Water Supply
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16
Controls
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18
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser
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21
242291901 (December 2012)
Automatic Ice Maker - Freezer
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23
Storage Features
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24
Storing Food and Saving Energy
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28
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights
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29
Changing the Filter
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30
Care and Cleaning
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32
Before you Call
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36
Major Appliance Warranty
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