Crosley BRT18S6GW1, BRT18S6GW0 Owner’s Manual

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Welcome ....................... 2

Safety mnstru tions ............ 3

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OptionM ice MakctTo Water Supply ..... 4 - 5

Door

Removal & Reversal ....... 6 o 9

Features at a Glance ......... 9

Temperature Controls ....... 10 _._

Looking inside .......... 11 - 12

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ....... 13

ice Service .................... 14

Normal Operating Sounds..15

Care & Cleaning .......... 16- 17

Before You Call ............... 18

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Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We 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 carefulI_ 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 Manuai provides specific operating instructions

for your modek 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.

Pmease record your model and serial numbers below for
future reference. This information is found on the serial

plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Please attach sales receipt

here Iorfuture reference,

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Please complete and
marl in the Product

Registration Card
included with your
refrigerator,

FORYOUR SAFETY

,, Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable Iiquids

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 presense of

explosive fumes.

,, Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice

maker.

,, Remove alI 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.

PROPERDHSPOSALOFYOURREFRHGERATOROR
FREEZER

RiskofcHldentrapment

Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of

the past. Junked or abondoned
refrigerators or freezers are still
dangerous - even if they will sit
for "just a few days." if you are
getting rid of your oId refrigerator

or freezer, please follow the
instructions below to help
prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your omdrefrigerator! freezer:

o Remove doors.
,, Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside.

,, Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

any circumstances

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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
,, The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated

115 Vomt,60 Hz., AC onmyemectric 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 piugged directly into a properly grounded three-
prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in

accordance with Iocalcodes and ordinances. Consult a
qualified electrician. Do not use an extension cord or

adapter plug.

,, If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the

manufacturer, service technician or a qualified person to
prevent any risk.

,, Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and puII 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 outlet controlled by a waiI

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

,, Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit.

Power cord with
3_prong grounde :_plug

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

refrigerator, folmow 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.

o If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight

and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat
sources.

o The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level

and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

o Consider water supply availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

DOOR OPENING

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to
a counter when removing food. To make this possible, the
direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See Door

Removal & Reversal Instructions.

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid
floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers
or front leveling screws to help leve! your unit.

installation Clearances
* Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

To Connect Wate_ Supply LineTo ice Maker ln_etValve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

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

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

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

5. Push water supply line into water vaIve inIet as far as it
wilI go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and

finger tighten compression nut onto vatve. Tighten another
half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

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

7. Coil excess water suppIy 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 vaIve and tighten any
connections that leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. To turn ice maker on, Iower wire signa! arm (see ice
maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).

Before lnstaHi_gTheWate_ S_pp_y Line,Yo_ Will Need

,' Basic Too_s: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

and Phillips TM screwdriver

,, Access to a household cold water line with water pressure

between 30 and 100 psi.

,, A water supply Iine made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper

tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you wilI need to measure the distance from the ice maker

inlet vaIve 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 Iine to your

household water system. DO NOT use a seIf-piercing type

shutoff valve.

,, A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the

water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

_,_ TopHinge

'_ Cove(

ToolsNecessary:

DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Socket Adjustable

Wrench Set Wrench

Awl

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil.
This makes reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and lift door off center

hinge pin. Set door aside.

3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for
reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.

5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and
loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out.
Tighten screws.

6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside
screw and install center hinge.

7. Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench.

8. Instatl bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from
step 7.

9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adiustable wrench. Move hinge pin to
other hole in hinge and tighten with adiustable wrench.

10. Reverse door handles (see instructions on next page).

11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting
screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.

12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin

through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help align

hinge hole.

13. Tighten center hinge pin with adiustable wrench.

14. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.

15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.

16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while

tightening screws to install top hinge.

17. Replace toe grille.

18. Plug in electrica! power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to

center position. Adiust setting as necessary.