Frigidaire FFTR1835VW 18.3 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator
- Category
- Refrigerators
- Model number
- FFTR1835VW, FFTR1835VB, FFTR1835VS
- Region
- United States and Canada
- Verified
- Refrigerator does not run
- Freezer is colder than preferred and the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory
- Refrigerator is too cold and the freezer temperature is satisfactory
- Freezer is warmer than preferred and the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory
- Refrigerator is too warm and the freezer temperature is satisfactory
- Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates
- Odors in the refrigerator
- Cabinet light is not working
- How to set the refrigerator and freezer temperature
- How to replace the air filter
- How to clean the interior and door liners
- How to replace the LED light bulb
- How to clean the auto-humidity control
- How to move or replace a glass shelf
- How to lower the anti-tip brackets
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Problems
- Refrigerator does not run3 causes in the manual. First: outlet connection, fuse or circuit breaker
- Freezer is colder than preferred and the refrigerator temperature is satisfactoryFreezer control setting
- Refrigerator is too cold and the freezer temperature is satisfactoryRefrigerator control setting
- Freezer is warmer than preferred and the refrigerator temperature is satisfactoryFreezer control setting
- Refrigerator is too warm and the freezer temperature is satisfactoryRefrigerator control setting
- Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates3 causes in the manual. First: the cabinet is not level.
- Odors in the refrigerator2 causes in the manual. First: the interior needs to be cleaned.
- Cabinet light is not working3 causes in the manual. First: cabinet light bulb
Freezer is colder than preferred and the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory
Freezer control setting Source: Troubleshooting: Common occurrences, p. 27
- Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory, and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. See Set the refrigerator and freezer temperature.
Refrigerator is too cold and the freezer temperature is satisfactory
Refrigerator control setting Source: Troubleshooting: Common occurrences, p. 27
- Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, then check the freezer temperature and adjust as needed. See Set the refrigerator and freezer temperature.
Freezer is warmer than preferred and the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory
Freezer control setting Source: Troubleshooting: Common occurrences, p. 27
- Set the freezer control to a colder setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory, and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. See Set the refrigerator and freezer temperature.
Refrigerator is too warm and the freezer temperature is satisfactory
Refrigerator control setting Source: Troubleshooting: Common occurrences, p. 27
- Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, then check the refrigerator temperature and adjust as needed. See Set the refrigerator and freezer temperature.
Mullion is warm
The mullion may be warm to the touch for the first 24 hours of operation; the guide calls this normal. Source: Troubleshooting; Installation: Mullion, pp. 7, 28
Hissing, gurgling, humming, popping or dripping sounds
Evaporator: refrigerant moving through it may create a boiling or gurgling sound; the evaporator fan moves air through the refrigerator. Source: Normal Operating Sounds, p. 23
Defrost heater: water dripping onto it during a defrost cycle may cause hissing or sizzling, and a popping sound may follow defrosting. Water dripping into the non-removable drain pan is also heard during defrost. Source: Normal Operating Sounds, p. 23
Condenser fan and condenser: air is forced through the condenser. Source: Normal Operating Sounds, p. 23
Compressor: modern high-efficiency compressors run faster than earlier ones and may hum or pulse. Source: Normal Operating Sounds, p. 23
A red glow in the freezer back-wall vents during automatic defrost is normal. Source: Normal Operating Sounds, p. 23
How-to
- How to set the refrigerator and freezer temperatureWhen the refrigerator or freezer is too warm or too cold. At first start-up, set the controls to Recommended and adjust after 24 hours.
- How to replace the air filterEvery 6 months. The air filter is in the top center of the fresh food compartment.
- How to clean the interior and door linersAt least twice a year, and when spills occur. Wipe up spills immediately.
- How to replace the LED light bulbWhen the cabinet light does not work.
- How to clean the auto-humidity controlWhen the humidity control membrane is soiled. The guide does not recommend replacing it unless it is damaged.
- How to move or replace a glass shelfTo change a shelf position.
- How to lower the anti-tip bracketsAfter placing the refrigerator. The brackets are on the lower front corners of the cabinet.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clean the freezer and fresh food compartments | At least twice a year | Source: Care and Cleaning: Protecting your investment, p. 25 |
| Replace the PureAir RAF-1 air filter | Every 6 months | Source: Filter Replacement: PureAir RAF-1 Air Filter, p. 24 |
| Wipe the door gaskets with soap and water and a clean soft cloth | Source: Care and Cleaning: Care & Cleaning Tips, p. 25 | |
| Clean drawers and bins with soap and water, and clean drawer runners and tracks with a soft cloth | Source: Care and Cleaning: Care & Cleaning Tips, p. 25 | |
| Clean the exterior and handles with soap and water or a non-abrasive glass cleaner; no cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol on handles, and no dry cloth on smooth doors | Source: Care and Cleaning: Care & Cleaning Tips, p. 25 | |
| Repair or service of the sealed refrigerant system (flammable refrigerant) (professional service) | Source: Safety Important Information: DANGER notices, p. 2 | |
| Replace a damaged power cord (professional service) | Source: Safety Important Information: Electrical information, p. 4 | |
| Reverse the door swing (professional service) | Source: Door Removal, p. 8 |
Settings
| Setting | Options | Default | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator control | Dial from Cold through Recommended to Coldest, with an OFF position | Changes the temperature in both compartments | Source: Controls and Settings: Refrigerator Controls, p. 19 | |
| Freezer control | Slider from Cold through Recommended to Coldest | Recommended (factory preset) | Source: Controls and Settings: Freezer control, p. 19 |
Parts and consumables
| Item | Part number | Replace or refill | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PureAir RAF-1 air filter | FRGPAAF1 | Every 6 months | Active carbon filter for the air filter housing in the top center of the fresh food compartment. | Source: Filter Replacement, p. 24 |
| Air filter starter kit | TMFRGPAAF1KIT | – | For air filter ready models: one filter housing and one air filter (FRGPAAF1). | Source: Filter Replacement, p. 24 |
| Cabinet light bulb | – | – | AC LED light bulb, 5 watts or less. | Source: Care and Cleaning: Replacing LED bulbs, p. 26 |
| Ice Maker Kit | 117000 | – | Optional automatic ice maker accessory that can be installed in most models. | Source: Ice Maker, p. 18 |
Specifications
18.3 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator (13.4 cu. ft. fresh food, 4.9 cu. ft. freezer) with automatic defrost, LED lighting, glass shelves, two crispers with automatic humidity control and a deli drawer. It has no digital display and no ice maker; it is ice-maker ready and air-filter ready. Source: Product Specifications, p. 1
Temperature is set with two analog controls: a refrigerator control (Cold to Coldest, with an OFF position) and a freezer control (Cold to Coldest). Moving the refrigerator control changes the temperature in both compartments; the freezer control can stay at its factory preset, Recommended. Source: Controls and Settings: Temperature Adjustment, p. 19
An automatic ice maker is an optional accessory (Ice Maker Kit 117000) that can be installed in most models at any time. Source: Water Supply Connection; Ice Maker, pp. 16, 18
| Capacity | Total 18.3 cu. ft.; fresh food 13.4 cu. ft.; freezer 4.9 cu. ft. | Source: Dimensions and Volume, p. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Width 30 in; cabinet depth 26 5/8 in; depth with door 30 3/8 in; height with hinge 66 3/8 in, without hinge 65 7/8 in | Source: Dimensions and Volume, p. 1 |
| Refrigerant | R-600A (flammable refrigerant) | Source: General Specifications, p. 1 |
| Electrical supply | Dedicated 115 V, 60 Hz, 15 A AC outlet, directly into a grounded three-prong receptacle; no extension cord or adapter plug; avoid a GFI circuit | Source: Safety Important Information: Electrical information, p. 4 |
| Annual energy | 410 kWh; not ENERGY STAR certified | Source: General Specifications and Performance Certifications, p. 1 |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and 1 year labor | Source: General Specifications, p. 1 |
| Installation temperature | Do not install where the temperature will drop below 38 °F (3 °C) or rise above 110 °F (43 °C) | Source: Installation: Location, p. 7 |
| Clearances | Sides and top 3/8 in (9.5 mm); back 1 in (25.4 mm); do not block the lower front of the appliance | Source: Installation: Location, p. 7 |
| Leveling | All 4 corners of the cabinet rest firmly on the floor; level at front and rear; sides tilt 1/4 in (6 mm) from front to back so the doors close and seal | Source: Installation: Cabinet leveling and door alignment, p. 7 |
| Door swing | Reversible; the guide says reversal should be performed by a qualified person | Source: Door Removal, p. 8 |
| First start-up | Let the appliance run at least 8 hours with the doors closed before loading food; set the controls to Recommended at first and adjust after 24 hours; the mullion may feel warm for the first 24 hours | Source: Controls and Settings: Cool down period; Installation: Mullion, pp. 7, 19 |
| Cabinet light bulb | AC LED light bulb of 5 W or less | Source: Care and Cleaning: Replacing LED bulbs, p. 26 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for FFTR1835VW, FFTR1835VB, FFTR1835VS in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Frigidaire.
Service contact
Frigidaire: 1-800-374-4432, frigidaire.com/. United States. Canada: 1-800-265-8352. Source: Limited Warranty, pp. 29-30
Sources
- Fridge Freezer User Manual (Complete Owner's Guide), top-freezer models. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (Frigidaire). Document A131103101, revision August 2024, 2024-08, 32 pages, en-US. frigidaire.bynder.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- FFTR1835V Product Specifications, 18.3 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (Frigidaire). Document FFTR1835V, revision Version 09/23, 2023-09, 2 pages, en-US. frigidaire.bynder.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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