First steps – FRIGIDAIRE 218954901 User Manual

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First Steps

This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use
refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide. Before starting refrigerator,
follow these important first steps:

Location

Install refrigerator:

• near a grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
• out of direct sunlight and away from range, dishwasher, or other heat sources,

if possible.

• on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• where a water supply is available for automatic ice maker.

Installation

• Do not install refrigerator where temperature will drop below 60°F (15°C), or rise

above 110°F (43°C). Compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures.

• In a recessed installation, allow an extra 1/2 inch (10-15 mm) on each side for

ease of installation.

• If the hinge side of the unit will be placed against a wall, allow a 1-3/4 inch (44

mm) space between wall and refrigerator to permit proper door swing.

Door Opening

For best use of drawers and freezer basket, refrigerator should be in a position where
both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be opened about 135°.

Leveling

• Refrigerator must be leveled with all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor.

Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-side. Keep
cabinet as low as possible for stability. Never adjust cabinet rollers so front is lower
than rear.

To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator and freezer doors. Remove toe grille

by pulling it straight out. Adjust rollers by turning each roller adjusting bolt with an
adjustable wrench, a socket wrench, or a nutdriver until refrigerator is level and
stable. Rear rollers are not adjustable.

• Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet evenly on all four sides.
• If freezer door is higher than refrigerator door, raise right corner and/or lower left

corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

• If refrigerator door is higher than freezer door, raise left corner and/or lower right

corner until doors align across top of cabinet.

To replace toe grille: Line up tabs with holes, and push grille straight on.

Cleaning

• Wash the inside, all removable parts, and the outside with mild detergent and

warm water.

Wipe dry. Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.

• Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments that can scratch appliance

surface, when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape or energy
label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch
glue with sticky side of tape already removed.

Do Not Remove Serial Plate.

Replacing Toe Grille

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