FRIGIDAIRE EFR492 Retro Mini Fridge with Platinum Door Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Frigidaire

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Definitions
Child Safety
Safety Instructions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FEATURES
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED WARRANTY
CUSTOMER CUPPORT
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FRIGIDAIRE EFR492 Retro Mini Fridge with Platinum Door

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our family

Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together.
This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.frigidaire.com.

Installation Checklist

Doors

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Leveling

Refrigerator is level side-to-side and slightly elevated in front to assist with door and drawer closing (front should be higher than back)
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

House power turned on
Refrigerator plugged in

Final Checks

Shipping material removed
Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

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.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

Child Safety

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the freezer 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 suffocation.

WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

Take or the doors
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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 with other appliances or furniture.

SAFETY 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.

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.

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 supply or disconnect at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Pressing the Power ON/OFF button to an off position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

FEATURES

Thermostat
Chiller Compartment
Glass Shelf
Leveling Feet
Gallon Door Bin Accommodates
Tall Bottles
Dispense-A-Can
Drip Tray

OPERATION

Reversing the Door Hinge

Remove the top hinge cover.
Using Phillips Head Screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the top hinge in place.
Remove top hinge and carefully lift off the door.
Remove the screw hole plugs from the opposite side and insert the plugs in the screw hole openings of the just removed screws.
Remove any loose items in the refrigerator and carefully turn refrigerator on its back and place in a secure area.
Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket to the refrigerator and remove screws and bracket.
Remove (2) screws from the other side and insert in the previously removed screw holes.
Remove door pin by turning counter clockwise and reinsert to the underside of the bracket and tighten.
Align bracket and insert (2) remaining screws into the holes provided.
Align hole in the door with the door pin and washer and gently push down until firm.
Align upper hinge bracket with screw holes insert screws and partially secure, check that door and cabinet are properly aligned and then secure tightly.
Replace hinge cap.

NOTE:

As the door gets pressed in during shipping, after reversing the door, the gasket may have to be reset. This is done to prevent the cool refrigerated air from escaping. If there is a gap between the door gasket and the cabinet, set the gasket by gently pulling it out to seal the gap

Door Alignment

Remove the top hinge cover.
Loosen the top hinge screws using a phillips head screwdriver.
Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws.
Replace the top hinge cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The refrigerator will not operate:

The power supply cord is unplugged.
The thermostat knob is set to the “0” position.
A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.

Food in the refrigerator compartment is freezing:

The thermostat knob is set too cold.

Food in the refrigerator compartment is not cold:

The air vents on the drip tray are blocked in the compartment; this prevents the movement of cold air.
The door is opened too often or not closed properly.
A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator or chiller compartment.
The position of thermostat knob is adjusted too low.

The refrigerator seems to make unusual noise:

The refrigerator is not leveled on the floor.
The body of the refrigerator touches a wall.
The drip tray is not placed properly.

There is interior moisture build-up:

The door is opened too often or not closed properly.
The room is humid.
The food is not packaged correctly.

The door will not close completely:

Food packages are keeping the door from closing properly.
The shelves are out of position
The gaskets are dirty.
The refrigerator is not level.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO.	EFR492-B-6COM
CAPACITY OF FRIDGE IN CU FT AND INTERIOR SIZE (IN.) (WxHxD)

LIMITED WARRANTY

To make a warranty claim, please email support@curtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853.

Year warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions., or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 120V~60Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

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Name, address and telephone number.
Model number and serial number.
A clear, detailed description of the problem.
Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name, address and date of purchase.