Crosley 241024401 User Manual

Use & Care Manual

Side by Side

Refrigerator

Welcome 2

Safety Instructions

Installation --

IHousehold Water Supply to refrigerator

Door Removal Instructions

Features at a Glance

Temperature Controls

Looking Inside

Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips

Includes Connecting

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Normal Operating Sounds

Care & Cleaning

Warranty

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

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PN: 241824401 (June 2007)

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Crosley Corporation are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains valuable information on how to properly maintain your new refrigerator.

We know you’ll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

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Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION CONTACT:

336-761-1212

Crosley Corporation

111 Cloverleaf Dr.

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

www.crosley.com

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL IN THE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD INCLUDED

WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Serial Plate

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• 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.

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker.

• 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.

CHILD SAFETY

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

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator/ freezer:

• Remove doors.

• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate Properly.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a

three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk.

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty.

• Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a

wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.

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Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds, located on the left side of the temperature control panel (Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

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Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

INSTALLATION

Cabinet

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Grille

This Use & Care Manual provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the

refrigerator, follow these important first steps.

LOCATION

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources.

• The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

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Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator.

Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.

Installation Clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top ------------------ 3/8” Back---------------------------- 1”

DOOR OPENING

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To Remove Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2. Working from left side of toe grille, slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently pull forward until first set of tabs are free. Slide your hand down past the free tabs and pull forward again until the second set of tabs are free. Continue this process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed. (See graphic at top of page in right column.)

Grille

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4” (6 mm), front to back.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. (See

2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust front rollers.

“To Remove Toe Grille”

If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened.

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2. Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of cabinet.

3. Starting from left side of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb and push toe grille forward until it snaps in place. Continue this process until all tabs are snapped in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

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The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves within a 20 degree opening.

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3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four sides.

CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR

WARNING WARNING

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WARNING WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

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To Avoid Property Damage:

• Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼” plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.

• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, as shown.

5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “I” position (rear mounted).

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Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.

• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

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Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet (7.6 meters) of ¼ inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply line.

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

Copper water line from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

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After connecting the water supply, refer to

the Water Supply System”

for important information about

Steel

Clamp

Brass

Compression

Nut

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

water line

Water Valve

Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

“How to Prime

priming an empty water supply system.

Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is first connected to the household water supply line.

Adjustable

Wrench

Socket

Wrench Set

Phillips head

and

Flat Head

Screw Driver

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Tools Necessary:

3/8” Fixed Wrench

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Top Hinge Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Screw

Bottom

Hinge Screw

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors.

Before you start:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.

2 Remove any food from the door shelves.

3 Close the doors.

To remove the hinge cover:

1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges.

2 Pull the cover forward about a half inch and lift it off.

To remove the refrigerator door:

1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation

easier.

2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and

set it aside.

3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

To remove the freezer door:

1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides

of the connector firmly and pull apart.

2 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation

easier.

3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The

connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

4 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it.

5 Lift the door off of the bottom hinge. Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the

Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

To reinstall the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the above steps.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Features may vary according to model

Electronic Controls

Mechanical Controls

MECHANICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

COOL DOWN PERIOD

To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

NOTE

When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

• After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually; move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

• For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.

• For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.

To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.

* IMPORTANT

Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food Controls to “0” turns off the compressor and prevents your refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electricl outlet.

Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

(Features may vary according to model.)

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ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE

To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.

SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES

Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system’s control panel is located at the top of the the fresh food compartment.

The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food compartments. The models with a 2-digit temperature display are for reference only, and do not display the current accurate compartment temperature. Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is, place a separate thermometer inside the freezer or fresh food compartment in the desired location.

(Single Digit Display - Features may vary.)

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The advanced electronic control system in your refrigerator includes additional display modes that service professionals can use to rapidly diagnose performance issues.

To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press the Up (Cold) or Down (Colder) button closest to the display. The first time you press the button, the display shows current setting you entered. Each press of the button after that changes the setting by one.

The display shows your new setting momentarily, then changes back to the current temperature.

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