FRS26ZXHD2 Frigidaire Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- David from Chetek, WI
- Parts Used:
- 218169802
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
The freezer coil was frosting up blocking airflow to refrigerator side
I first unplugged the refirgerator. Note the time because the refrigerator should be unplugged at least 30 minutes before plugging back in (see end for why). A trouble light is necessary to see adequately. I removed the shelves and draws and put food in a picnic cooler. I took off the lower panel in the back of the freezer, and defrosted the coils with a hair dryer. I unplugged the wires to the defroster, and then the screw holding the coil to the back of the freezer side. I lifted up on the coil unit to clear the blade that inserts into the drain. I removed the bands on the top of the coil that hold the heating unit in place. I tilted the bottom out when there was clearance, and pulled the defrosting unit down and out. I replaced the new one, and reversed the procedure, and then plugged the wires back into the new defroster unit. The bands on the top should be secured before putting the coil back in place, as well as the foam spacers on top of coil, put the two wires back in the plastic clip that keeps them away from the fan and pipes. Replace lower freezer cover panel and screws. Put shelves and food back in. If at least 30 minutes have passed, plug the refrigerator back in. If you don't wait that long, their will still be pressure in the compressor and it will not start to cool properly right away. It works perfectly now. TIP: check the end of the drain hose periodically by taking off the lower back cover and pull th hose out - not hard to do. Mine plugged from dust and lint build up backing up into the end of the hose so water didn't drain out, and ice built up causing the defroster coil to burn out. I cut a little off the hose so the water level would not rise up into the hose, but the hose would still stay in place in the plastic holder.
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- Customer:
- Robert H. from Grand Blanc, MI
- Parts Used:
- 297216600
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
frezer not staying cold enough to freze newly added product
took the shelves out, unscrewed the rear panel,unpluged the thermistat and uncliped it from the line.Replaced with new thermistat in the reverse order. Before turning the unit back on,allowed the coils to defrost.All of the process was shown in your vidio that I was able to view while ordering the part. Thank you
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- Customer:
- Andrew from Jackson, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 5303289517
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
the LH guide rail on the drawer broke off
I slid upward and disengaged the front cover off the old drawer. Slid down the same front cover on the new one, slid the drawer in and it was like new again.
Initially i though this whole thing would take weeks, The website provided detailed exploded views, I ordered the part and it arrived in 2 days. It was too easy.
Initially i though this whole thing would take weeks, The website provided detailed exploded views, I ordered the part and it arrived in 2 days. It was too easy.
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- Customer:
- Bob from Milton, WV
- Parts Used:
- 241885001
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
housing-crusher was broken
removed ice maker box and disassembled crusher unit on front of box and installed new housing.
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- Customer:
- Rebecca from Athens, AL
- Parts Used:
- 241860803
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
ice crusher blades not working
got replacement ice container with ice crusher and dispenser in the door. removed broken one and slid in the new one like a drawer and started crushing ice right away!!
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- Customer:
- Cherie from Santa Barbara,, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5303289500, 5303289501, 215124343
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Storage drawers and lower track had cracked lip
It was a dark and stormy night.....
Husband: AArrgghhh - we need a new refrigerator !!
WIfe: Nope, we just need to fix this one, and I know just how to do it. (partselect.com)
Husband: (of little faith) Fine, miss smartypants, go for it...
0) Wife orders correct parts from partselect.com and they arrive 3 days later.
1) Wife manually removed the two old drawers and the Cover-storage pan (has drawer guides)
2) Wife attempts (unsuccessfully) to remove glass frontpiece from old drawer to put on new one.
3) Husband: "Lemme see that ...
4) WIfer (reluctantly): ...uh.. OK...
5) Husband puts drawer on counter and whacks it with his fist after disloging the front panel with a butter knife.
5) Wife (amazed) wow-nothing broke!
6) Husband repeats process and breaks the second front panel
7) WIfe (silently) Oh darn and shoot
8) Husband (verbally) *&%#!!!
9) WIfe (brightly) That's OK - I can glue it. No Problemo!!
10) WIfe (silently) *&%!!
11) Wife assembles old front panel onto first storage drawer
12) Wife cheerfully glues old front panel #2, prays, then assembles it onto second storage drawer.
13) Wife puts cover-storage-pan in refrigerator and slides top drawer in, noticing more friction and more play than ususal.
14) Wife notices that wheels are not included in the cover-storage-pan
15) Husband: Now we are S.O.L. for sure. We need to buy a new refrigerator.
16) Wife (OK, smugly) repairs herself to the storage shed, where she has cleverly kept the old part, which still has the wheels on it.
17) Wife removes wheels from old part and installs them onto new part without breaking anything.
18) Wife installs both drawers and is inspired to clean out the newly restored refigerator.
19) Husband (amazed) admits that family does not need to buy a new refrigerator after all
20) Teenage daughter emerging from her room in a daze, "Hey, is that a new refrigerator?"
21) Wife makes plans to spend remainder of budget that would be used to buy new refrigerator on pearl ring that she has been coveting.
22) AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER....
Husband: AArrgghhh - we need a new refrigerator !!
WIfe: Nope, we just need to fix this one, and I know just how to do it. (partselect.com)
Husband: (of little faith) Fine, miss smartypants, go for it...
0) Wife orders correct parts from partselect.com and they arrive 3 days later.
1) Wife manually removed the two old drawers and the Cover-storage pan (has drawer guides)
2) Wife attempts (unsuccessfully) to remove glass frontpiece from old drawer to put on new one.
3) Husband: "Lemme see that ...
4) WIfer (reluctantly): ...uh.. OK...
5) Husband puts drawer on counter and whacks it with his fist after disloging the front panel with a butter knife.
5) Wife (amazed) wow-nothing broke!
6) Husband repeats process and breaks the second front panel
7) WIfe (silently) Oh darn and shoot
8) Husband (verbally) *&%#!!!
9) WIfe (brightly) That's OK - I can glue it. No Problemo!!
10) WIfe (silently) *&%!!
11) Wife assembles old front panel onto first storage drawer
12) Wife cheerfully glues old front panel #2, prays, then assembles it onto second storage drawer.
13) Wife puts cover-storage-pan in refrigerator and slides top drawer in, noticing more friction and more play than ususal.
14) Wife notices that wheels are not included in the cover-storage-pan
15) Husband: Now we are S.O.L. for sure. We need to buy a new refrigerator.
16) Wife (OK, smugly) repairs herself to the storage shed, where she has cleverly kept the old part, which still has the wheels on it.
17) Wife removes wheels from old part and installs them onto new part without breaking anything.
18) Wife installs both drawers and is inspired to clean out the newly restored refigerator.
19) Husband (amazed) admits that family does not need to buy a new refrigerator after all
20) Teenage daughter emerging from her room in a daze, "Hey, is that a new refrigerator?"
21) Wife makes plans to spend remainder of budget that would be used to buy new refrigerator on pearl ring that she has been coveting.
22) AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER....
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- Customer:
- Julie from Lexington, NC
- Parts Used:
- 5303296575, 215162502, 215124343
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Broken Parts needed to be replaced to make drawers work properly
removed drawer in frig then I removed broken shelf replaced with new one no tools needed replaced drawer.
For freezer I had to remove baskets then the screws holding the tracks replaced tracks and put new tracks back ,put baskets back.
For freezer I had to remove baskets then the screws holding the tracks replaced tracks and put new tracks back ,put baskets back.
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Rust had corroded Front Plate and Drive Blade
Installation was completed by following the online Parts diagram. Had to completely remove all parts, including the blades in ice crusher, and re-assemble. Glad the online diagram was clear and easy to read.
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- Customer:
- Thomas from Niceville, FL
- Parts Used:
- 241734001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
There was a hole in the plastic bin where ice fell through to the freezer.
I removed the screws that held the the ice dispencer from the bin. I than removed three screws from the bottom of the bin. I put the new plastic piece on the end of the spiral piece that
pushes the ice. I inserted the spiral piece back into the hole. I than screwed the ice dispencer
to the bin and re-inserted it back in the refrigerator.
It took me about 5 to 10 minutes. It's really easy!
pushes the ice. I inserted the spiral piece back into the hole. I than screwed the ice dispencer
to the bin and re-inserted it back in the refrigerator.
It took me about 5 to 10 minutes. It's really easy!
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- Customer:
- Jeffrey from Indianapolis, IN
- Parts Used:
- 5303918277
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Ice maker was not making ice
I replaced the solenoid first because the ice maker was not getting water. After replacing the solenoid valve, I waited about 1/2 an hour, still no water. So, I ordered a replacement ice maker. I then installed the replacement ice maker, waited a 1/2 an hour, still no water. Then, I waited overnight. Yeah, ice! WORD OF ADVICE. WAIT OVERNIGHT TO SEE IF THE ICE MAKER CREATES ICE. Not sure how long a cycle takes, but it's longer than you would think. Hope your installation is a success!
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- Customer:
- bill from wilmette, IL
- Parts Used:
- 5303917278
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Fridge And Freezer Not Cool Enough
Unplug fan and remove 3 bolts. I had to bend the fan frame in order to remove fan. Change fan blade and reverse procedure. Fridge is fixed nice and cold
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- Customer:
- Frank from Terrell, TX
- Parts Used:
- 218832401
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
No water for ice maker and for water spout
Pull out the unit from the wall, Unplugged the frig, removed the lower cover panel. Remove 2 screws holding the water valve from the unit, then removed the 2 connectors that turn on the relays. Connected the connectors to the new valve, then replaced inside of unit and replaced the lower back panel cover, plugged it back in, then tested the water flow at the spout, and waitied for the ice maker to kick in. Worked perfectly.
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- Customer:
- Guy from Califon, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 215501901
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Condensor fan motor failed
Removed the old fan--three small nuts and snap off connection. Ordered part and received the next day. Your company is great!!
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- Customer:
- Richard Allen from PHOENIX, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 241798231
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Replacing Icemaker
Pull refrigerator from wall and disconnect the water line and unplug the power.
On top of the icemaker, two machine screws hold the icemaker to the side of the refrigerator. You will have to feel around to find the machine screws, but once you do, it is simple to slip the appropriate size socket over the hex heads. I found it helpful to have an extension on the socket wrench. Disconnect the power cable inside the refrigerator (there are little pressure clips on the side that help release the cable) and move it out of the way for the time-being.
Back out both machine screws several turns, but do not remove them completely. The icemaker slips over the screws, so leaving them in the side of the refrigerator makes that process a lot easier. Hand tighten the machine screws once you have positioned the new icemaker in place. One thing to be sure and do is make sure the water line hose coming out of the back of the refrigerator inside is on top of the icemaker. It fits into a slot in the top of the icemaker - failing to do this will result in water pouring into the freezer compartment, not into the icemaker..
Reconnect the power cable to the new icemaker and tuck it up behind the icemaker assembly. Tighten the machine screws completely, but do not over-tighten.
Reconnect the water line on the back of the refrigerator at the wall, and plug in the refrigerator. You should hear the unit fill immediately.
In about an hour you should have ice filling the bin. Enjoy!
On top of the icemaker, two machine screws hold the icemaker to the side of the refrigerator. You will have to feel around to find the machine screws, but once you do, it is simple to slip the appropriate size socket over the hex heads. I found it helpful to have an extension on the socket wrench. Disconnect the power cable inside the refrigerator (there are little pressure clips on the side that help release the cable) and move it out of the way for the time-being.
Back out both machine screws several turns, but do not remove them completely. The icemaker slips over the screws, so leaving them in the side of the refrigerator makes that process a lot easier. Hand tighten the machine screws once you have positioned the new icemaker in place. One thing to be sure and do is make sure the water line hose coming out of the back of the refrigerator inside is on top of the icemaker. It fits into a slot in the top of the icemaker - failing to do this will result in water pouring into the freezer compartment, not into the icemaker..
Reconnect the power cable to the new icemaker and tuck it up behind the icemaker assembly. Tighten the machine screws completely, but do not over-tighten.
Reconnect the water line on the back of the refrigerator at the wall, and plug in the refrigerator. You should hear the unit fill immediately.
In about an hour you should have ice filling the bin. Enjoy!
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- Customer:
- Mary from SOUTH LYON, MI
- Parts Used:
- 241798231
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Ice maker failed
Watched YouTube video. Very easy. Used my cell phone camera in ‘selfie’ mode propped up in the upper right hand corner of freezer to see the 2 hidden screws.
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