If you recently bought or are currently using a Frigidaire FRSS2623AS Side-by-Side Refrigerator, you might notice one major missing feature on its control panel: a dedicated "Sabbath Mode" button.
Unlike some other models that allow you to hold down a key combination to lock out the electronics, the budget-friendly Frigidaire FRSS2623AS does not have a built-in digital Sabbath Mode. Opening the doors normally will turn on the internal LED lights and trigger internal door sensors.
But don't worry! You can easily make this refrigerator 100% ready for Shabbos by using a quick, inexpensive workaround trusted by the community: The Magnet Trick.
Step-by-Step Guide: The Magnet Workaround
The door switches on this model are magnetic reed switches hidden inside the upper frame of the refrigerator and freezer doors. When a magnet is placed directly over the sensor, it tricks the fridge into thinking the door is permanently closed.
What You Need:
- Two small, strong magnets (small neodymium disc magnets or plastic-coated refrigerator magnets work perfectly).
- Painters tape or masking tape (optional, to secure them safely).
Instructions:
- Locate the Sensor Spots: Open the refrigerator door and look at the edge of the control panel inside the door seam. The sensors sit behind the plastic casing.
- Place the Magnets: Stick one magnet directly onto the frame next to the control panel near the Air Filter indicator section. Do the exact same thing for the freezer side sensor.
- Test the Lights: While the doors are fully open, place the magnets on the spots. The internal LED lights should turn off immediately, and the control panel should go blank.
- Secure the Magnets: If the magnets slide, put a small piece of painter's tape over them so they stay firmly in place for the duration of Shabbos or Yom Tov.
- Turn Off the Ice Maker: Remember to manually turn off your automatic ice maker switch before Shabbos starts to prevent it from cycling or harvesting ice when you pull the bin.
When Shabbos is over, simply pull the magnets off and stick them to the side of your fridge until next week!
