Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Refrigerator
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for grfs2853af
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:19 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2022-02-01
Warranty Information
This appliance is covered by a one-year limited warranty covering defective parts or workmanship.
Basic Operation and Features
This manual provides instructions for operating and caring for your Frigidaire refrigerator. It covers installation, features, controls, and troubleshooting.
Key Features:
- Control Display: Features sleep and lock modes to prevent accidental changes. Displays temperature, alerts, and filter status.
- Temperature Control: Adjust freezer and refrigerator temperatures using +/- buttons.
- Modes: Offers Freeze Boost for faster freezing and Sabbath Mode for religious observances.
- Filters: Includes instructions for replacing air and water filters to maintain optimal performance.
- Dispenser: Details operation of the ice and water dispenser, including troubleshooting for common issues.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Concern | Potential Cause | Common Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is not making any ice. | Ice maker is turned off. | Turn on ice maker. Press and hold the Ice Maker On-Off button on display (refrigerator) or press toggle switch (freezer). |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is not making any ice. | Refrigerator is not connected to water line or water valve is not open. | Connect to household water supply and ensure valve is open. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is not making any ice. | The water supply line is kinked. | Ensure supply line does not kink when pushed against the wall. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is not making any ice. | The water filter is not seated properly. | Remove and reinstall the water filter, ensuring it is fully seated. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is not making any ice. | The water filter may be clogged with foreign material. | Replace the water filter if it is six months old or older, or if water dispenses slowly. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is not making any ice. | Ice maker bail arm is being held up by an item not allowing it to go in the on or down position. | Move any item blocking the bail arm or ice bin. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | Refer to manual for expected ice production per model type. Ensure water supply and filter are adequate. Adjust freezer control to colder setting if needed. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | The water filter may be clogged with foreign material. | Replace the water filter. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | The water supply line is kinked. | Ensure the supply line does not kink when the refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. | Turn off household water line valve, remove valve, clean, and replace if necessary. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | Heavy traffic, opening or closing of the doors excessively. | This can affect ice production. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker). | Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for stabilization. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | Water pressure is extremely low. Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too low (well systems only). | Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on the water pump system. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. | Reverse osmosis system is in regenerative phase. | It is normal for reverse osmosis systems to be below 20 psi during this phase. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Freezer ice maker will not stop making ice (select models). | Ice maker bail arm is being held down by a package in the freezer that has fallen against ice maker. | Move any item or frozen ice cubes that may block the bail arm. |
| Automatic Ice Maker: Freezer ice maker will not stop making ice (select models). | Ice cubes are located in once spot inside the freezer ice bin. | Periodically move ice cubes around so the ice maker will continue to make ice. |
| Automatic Ice Maker (Cont'd): Ice cubes are freezing together. | Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough or interruption of power for prolonged time. | Remove and discard ice. The ice maker will produce fresh supply. Use ice at least twice weekly. |
| Automatic Ice Maker (Cont'd): Ice cubes are freezing together. | Ice cubes are hollow (shells of ice with water inside). The hollow cubes break open in the bin and leak their water onto existing ice, which causes it to freeze together. | This generally occurs when the ice maker does not get enough water. Check for clogged filter or restricted water supply. Replace filter, check saddle valve, water valve, or kinked supply line. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Dispenser will not dispense ice. | There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed. | See "Ice maker is not making any ice" section. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Dispenser will not dispense ice. | The refrigerator doors are not completely closed. | Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Dispenser will not dispense ice. | Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated. | The motor overload protector will reset in about three minutes. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Ice dispenser is jammed. | Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages. | Remove ice container, thaw, and empty contents. Clean, dry, and replace. New ice should dispense properly. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Ice dispenser is jammed. | Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container. | Remove ice cubes jamming the dispenser. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Dispenser will not dispense water. | Water filter not seated properly. | Remove and reinstall water filter, ensuring it clicks into place. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Dispenser will not dispense water. | Water filter is clogged. | Replace filter cartridge. |
| Dispenser (Ice & Water): Dispenser will not dispense water. | Household water line valve is not open. | Open household water line valve. |
| Water not cold enough. | The water dispensing system is not designed to chill water. | Add ice to cup or container before dispensing water. |
| Water has an odd taste and/or odor. | Water has not been dispensed for an extended period of time. | Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the supply. |
| Water has an odd taste and/or odor. | Unit not properly connected to cold water line. | Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the kitchen faucet. |
| Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers: Door(s) will not close. | Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. | Close both doors gently. |
| Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers: Door(s) will not close. | Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. | Ensure floor is level and solid. Contact a carpenter to correct. |
| Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers: Door(s) will not close. | Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet. | Ensure floor is level and solid. Contact a carpenter to correct. |
| Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers: Drawers are difficult to move. | Food is touching shelf on top of drawer. | Remove top layer of items in drawer. |
| Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers: Drawers are difficult to move. | Track that drawers slide on is dirty. | Ensure drawer is properly installed on track. Clean drawer, rollers, and track. |
| Running of Refrigerator: Compressor does not run. | Freezer control is set to "OF". | Set freezer control. |
| Running of Refrigerator: Compressor does not run. | Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. | This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. |
| Running of Refrigerator: Compressor does not run. | Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. | Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. |
| Running of Refrigerator: Compressor does not run. | House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. | Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. |
| Running of Refrigerator: Compressor does not run. | Power outage. | Check house lights. Call local electric company. |
| Refrigerator seems to run too much or too long. | Your variable speed compressor is designed to run 100% of the time except during the defrost cycle. At times it will run faster, such as after a defrost cycle. | It is normal for the compressor to run continuously except during defrost mode. |
| Digital Temperature Setting Display: Digital temperature displays an error. | Electronic control system has detected a performance problem. | Call your Electrolux service representative. |
| Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator: Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. | Weather is hot and humid. | The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. |
| Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator: Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. | Flipper mullion | Adjust flipper mullion. |
| Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator: Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover. | Vegetables contain and give off moisture. | It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover. Move humidity control to lower setting. |
| Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator: Water collects in bottom of drawer. | Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer. | Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal. Dry items before putting them in the drawer or store produce in tightly sealed bags. |
| Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator: Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors. | Weather is humid. | This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear. |
| Food in Fresh Food Compartment: Food is freezing. | Temperature setting is too low. | Move the setting to a higher degree. |
| Food in Fresh Food Compartment: Food is freezing. | Temperature sensor is covered by food (right side of fresh food area). | Allow space for air flow to the sensor. |
| Food in Fresh Food Compartment: Food is freezing. | Food is covering the air ports. | Allow space between the air ports and the food. |