Crosley CB19G7W, CB19G7B, CB19G6W Owner’s Manual
Bottom Freezer
Warranty & Service ....... 23
Guide d'utilisation et
d'entretien ............ 24
Guia de Uso y Cuidado .... 48
Form No. A/or/e6 Part No. 12828162 Litho U,S.A.
ImportnntSnfetvInstructions
What You Need to Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining or operating appliance.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a
grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground} prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.
Power supply cord with
three-prong grounding plug
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels
Grounding type
wall receptacle
ImportnntSnfetvInstructions
SAVE TH ESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the serial plate.
Location
• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other
heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.
• Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F
(13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.
• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household
application only.
Measuring the Opening
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow '/2"space at top and Y2"space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for
proper air circulation.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling
procedure under Leveling.
IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a
recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap
to verify proper clearance.
Leveling
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance,
the refrigerator should be level.
Note
• Complete any required door reversal, panel
installation and/or a water supply connection,
before leveling.
Materials Needed
• %" hex head driver
• Carpenter's level
1. Remove toe grille.
• Grasp firmly and pull outward
to unclip.
2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s).
• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt
tool in the cover notch.
Transporting Your Refrigerator
• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an
upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its
back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to
assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the
refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or
back-NEVER from its front.
• Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport
by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.
• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or
bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when
possible. Do not overtighten. Overtightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
Notch
Location
• Use slight pressure to pry the
cover loose.
• Continue to maintain
downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover while
swinging it off.
Installation
3. Using hex head driver, turn the front adjustment
screws (A) on each side to raise or lower the front
of the refrigerator.
C C
4. Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of
refrigerator is '/4" (6 ram) or '/2bubble higher than
back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level
from side to side.
5. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly
against floor.
6. Replace bracket cover(s).
• Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.
• Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it
into place.
7. Replace the toe grille.
Note
• For proper reinstallation, ensure the "top" marking
on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.
Door and Drawer Removal
Some installations require door/drawer removal to
transport the refrigerator to its final location.
1. Unplug power cord from power source.
2. Remove toe grille and bottom bracket
cover(s) (see page 3).
3. Remove top hinge cover from
refrigerator door by removing Phillips
screw and retain screw and cover for
later use.
4. Unscrew _,6"hex head screws from
top hinge to remove hinge and retain ,_
all screws for later use.
• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower
cabinet slots.
• Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
5. Lift refrigerator door from center
hinge pin.
6. For swing freezer door models
only: Hold freezer door while
removing hinge pin with a Y,6"hex
head driver. Remove door from
bottom hinge and retain hinge pin
for later use.
For pullout freezer drawer models
only: Remove plastic sleeve, if t
Remove center hinge pin with a _,_" hex"
head driver. Retain hinge pin and
plastic sleeve for later use.
.
Remove Phillips screws to remove
center hinge and retain all screws for
later use.
.
Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with _" hex head driver and
retain screws for later use. Lift out
bottom hinge pin (on freezer door
models).
.
If your model has a pullout freezer drawer, see
page 5 for drawer removal instructions.
Installation
Pullout Freezer Drawer
(select models)
To Remove:
1. Pull drawer open to full extension.
2. Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out
to remove.
.
Lift lower basket straight up and out to remove.
4.
On each side rail is a
basket cradle with two snap
attachments. To release
each cradle, unlatch the
snaps by pushing them
inward, away from the side
rail system. Lift the cradles
off of the rails.
To Install:
1. Pull both rails out to full
extension.
2. While supporting door front,
hook supports into tabs
located on inside of rail.
3. bwer door front into
final position.
,
Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were
removed from each side of rail system (select
models).
.
Place the basket cradles back onto the side rails.
Align snaps with the slots on the side rails and
press each snap towards the rail until it clicks.
.
With rails pulled out to full extension, set the
basket straight down into the basket cradles.
Basket cradle
snap attachments
5. Remove Phillips screw
from each side of rail
system (select models).
6. Lift top of drawer front
to unhook supports
from rail system. Lift
door front out to
remove.
7 Slide upper basket into freezer. Make sure that rear
of basket hooks behind rail catch.
Installation
Reinstallation of the Doors
1. Install hinge assemblies:
• Install top hinge loosely with 5/,6"hex head
screws.
• Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
• Freezer door models: Install bottom hinge with
3/8"hex head screws.
2. Freezer door models: Insert bottom
hinge pin.
• Locate bottom hinge hole closest to
outside edge of cabinet, and insert
bottom hinge pin. Replace any door
shims, if present.
3. Freezer door models: Place hinge
side of freezer door on bottom hinge
pin and hold freezer door upright
while installing center hinge pin with
5/,8"hex head driver.
• Replace plastic sleeve.
• Replace any applicable door shims.
• Make sure the hinge pin is installed tightly.
4. Place hinge side of refrigerator
door on center hinge pin.
5. While holding refrigerator door
upright, tighten down top hinge
with 5/,8"hex head driver and
replace hinge cover.
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Door Reversal
In some installations, reversing the door swing allows
for more convenient access to stored items. Both
doors can be reversed on freezer door models and the
fresh food door is reversible on freezer drawer models.
1. Remove door(s) (see page 4).
2. Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet
screws to opposite side of cabinet.
• Remove cabinet plugs with flat
blade of screwdriver tip wrapped
in masking tape.
• Remove center mullion screws
with 5/,8"hex head screwdriver.
3. Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food
door and freezer door, if applicable, to opposite
side of door edge.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver
for removal and installation.
4. Install handles (see pages 6,
7 or 8).
5. Reinstall the door(s).
Handles
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of
the fresh food section or attached to the back of your
refrigerator.
Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your
model below.
Fresh Food Handles (select models)
Standard Front Mount Handle
Materials Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• 6/,8"hex head driver
To Install:
1. Remove '/4"hex head screws from
door face with hex head driver, and
Phillips screw from top of door.
• If reversing door, remove door
plugs from opposite side of door
and insert in screw holes.
2. Align handle holes with screw holes on
door face and secure with two door face
screws from step 1.
• Freezer door models: Remove
bottom mullion screws with 8/8"hex head driver.
Installation
3. Locate handle trim in literature pack and
install over top and bottom of handle, as
illustrated.
• Secure top handle trim with remaining
screw removed in step 1.
• Snap bottom trim over bottom portion
of handle.
To Remove:
1. Remove top handle trim by removing top
handle screw.
• Retain trim and screw for later
replacement.
2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with
screwdriver flat blade wrapped in
masking tape.
• Retain trim for later replacement.
3. Remove two hex head screws.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
Side Mount Handle (select models)
Materials Needed
Freezer Handles
Partial-Width Handle (select models)
Materials Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
To Install:
1. Install handle by fastening with
screws removed from edge of door.
• If reversing freezer door, remove
door plugs from top edge of door
and insert into screw holes.
To Remove:
1. Remove handle screws with Phillips
screwdriver and retain screws for
later use.
Front Mount Freezer Handle (select models)
Materials Needed
• Gloves to protect hands.
• Phillips screwdriver.
• Plastic handle removal card [or '/32"thick plastic
card). Retain the card.
• Phillips screwdriver
To Install:
1. Remove screws from the side of the
door.
2. Align the side mount handle with the
predrilled holes in the door panel.
3. Insert the screws in the sequence as
shown.
Upper
Handle
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4. Ensure the door handle is snug to the
door panel.
To Remove:
Reverse installation procedure.
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Notes
• There is a slight curve to
this style of freezer
handle.
• For proper installation, be
sure handle is oriented as
shown.
To Install:
1. Align door handle clips slightly to the left of the
tabs attached to the freezer door.
2. Rotate the handle so the left base is flat against
the door.
Handle Door
Installation
3. Push the left handle
base against the left
door tab and slightly
to the right, just
enough to allow it to
hang unsupported.
4. While firmly supporting the left handle base against
the door, align the right base of the handle with the
right tabs that are attached to the door.
5. Now, while firmly holding the handle at the left and
right bases, gently slide the handle towards the
right until the right base settles in. The handle
should now be flat against the face of the freezer
door at both the left and right bases.
6. With hands still firmly keeping the handle flat
against the freezer door, you may have to reverse
directions momentarily to assure clip/tab
engagement. Then firmly slide the handle to the
right until it clicks. The audible "click" indicates
that the fastening clips are securely interlocked.
To Remove:
.
At the right end, flex the handle base away from
the surface of the freezer drawer. Simultaneously
slide the door handle removal card that came with
your refrigerator under the right side base of the
handle. Slide the card to the line indication or until
it stops, which will be approximately 1'/2".
.
With both hands, firmly grasp the handle towards
the right base.
.
Slide towards the left, lift and remove from the
surface.
TemperatureControls
Dial Temperature Controls
The controls are located at the top front of the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Note
• The freezer control turns the cooling system on.
Neither section will cool if freezer control is set to
OFE
Refrigerator Control
Freezer Control
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.
Adjusting the Controls
24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 13
for instructions on checking compartment
tern peratu re.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.
Temperature Control Guide
Refrigerator too warm Turn the refrigerator control
to next higher number.
Refrigerator too cold Turn the refrigerator control
to next lower number.
Freezer too warm Turn the freezer control to
next higher number.
Freezer too cold Turn the freezer control to
next lower number.
Turn refrigerator OFF Turn the freezer control to
OFE
• To adjust the controls, turn the control knob to the
left or right as desired.
• The temperature control range for both
compartments is 1 through 7 (coldest).
• Set the freezer control on 4.
• Set the refrigerator control on 4.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before
adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
Note
• Turning freezer control to OFF stops cooling in
both compartments. It does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.
FreshFoodFeutures
Shelves
To Remove a Shelf:
• Slightly tilt up the front and lift up _ Ill
the rear of the shelf, then pull the __
shelf straight out. _1
To Lock the Shelf into Another Position: 1t II
• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf.
• Insert the hooks into the desired frame openings and
let the shelf settle into place.
Door Storage
Dairy Center
The Dairy Center provides
convenient door storage for
spreadable items such as butter
and margarine. This compartment can be moved to
different locations to accommodate storage needs. To
use the dairy center, raise the cover.
To Remove:
• Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.
To Install:
• Reverse above procedure.
Door Buckets
Door Buckets can be moved to
meet storage needs.
To Remove:
• Slide bucket up and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.
The Crisper Top serves as the lower fresh food shelf.
To Remove the Crisper Top:
• Remove crisper drawers as indicated on page 11.
• Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift
glass out.
• Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails.
• To install, repeat above instructions in reverse order.
• Slide bucket in and down until firmly seated in the
door liner.
Full-width Door Shelf
Full-width Door Shelf removes for easy cleaning.
To Remove:
• Slide shelf up and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Reverse above procedure.
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FreshFoodFemures
Storage Drawers
Snack Drawer
The Snack Drawer can be used for
storage of miscellaneous items or
extra produce.
To Remove:
• Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front
of drawer and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into
place.
Crisper Drawers
The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity
environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage.
Controls
The Crisper Controls regulate the amount of humidity
in the crisper drawer. Slide the control toward the low
setting for produce with outer skins. Slide the control
toward the high setting for leafy produce.
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To Remove:
• Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of
drawer and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into
place.
Note
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• For best results, keep the crisper drawers tightly
closed.
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FreezerFeutures
Shelves and Baskets
Freezer Shelf
Select models have a shelf divider.
To Remove:
• Pull shelf out to full
extension. Tilt up front of
shelf and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Insert shelf into freezer liner rails and push to back
of compartment.
Wire Basket
To Remove:
• Pull basket out to full
extension. Tilt up front of
basket and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Insert basket into freezer liner rails and push back
into place.
Freezer Door Shelf
The Freezer Door Shelf provides convenient storage
for frozen food items in freezer door.
• Lift shelf from side liner tabs and
pull out.
To Install:
To Remove:
• Fit ends of shelf on liner tabs and slid
down.
Accessories
Ice Cube Tray
The Ice Cube Tray provides an
area to freeze cubes for
manual dispensing of ice.
To release ice cubes from tray,
hold tray upside down over a
storage container and twist both ends of tray until
cubes release.
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Food$torugeTips
Fresh Food Storage
• The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should
be kept between 34° and 40° F (1° and 4° C) with an
optimum temperature of 37° F (3° C). To check the
temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a
glass of water and place in the center of the
refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature
is above 40° F (4° C) adjust the controls as explained
on page 9.
• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This
reduces the circulation of air around the food and
results in uneven cooling.
Fruits and Vegetables
• The crisper drawers trap humidity to help preserve
the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods
(see page 11).
• Sort fruits and vegetables before storage and use
bruised or soft items first. Discard those showing
signs of decay.
• Always wrap odorous foods such as onions and
cabbage so the odor does not transfer to other foods.
Frozen Food Storage
• The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be
kept at approximately 0° F (-18 ° C). To check the
temperature, place an appliance thermometer
between the frozen packages and check after 2/4
hours. If the temperature is above 0° F (-18 ° C),
adjust the control as described on page 9.
• A freezer operates more efficiently when it is at least
two-thirds full.
Packaging Foods for Freezing
To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration use
aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight
containers. Force as much air out of the packages as
possible and be sure they are tightly sealed. Trapped
air can cause the food to dry out, change color and
develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).
• Overwrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable
freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.
Loading the Freezer
While vegetables need a certain amount of humidity
to remain fresh, too much humidity can shorten
storage times (especially leafy vegetables). Drain
vegetables well before storing.
• Wait to wash fresh produce until right before use.
Meat and Cheese
• Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely
so leakage and contamination of other foods or
surfaces does not Occur,
Occasionally mold will develop on the surface of
hard cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan). Cut off at
least an inch around and below the moldy area. Keep
your knife or instrument out of the mold itself. Do not
try to save individual cheese slices, soft cheese,
cottage cheese, cream, sour cream or yogurt when
mold appears.
Dairy Food
• Most dairy foods such as milk, yogurt, sour cream
and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their
cartons for appropriate length of storage. Store these
foods in the original carton and refrigerate
immediately after purchasing and after each use.
Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at
one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of
freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen
foods.
• Leave space between the packages so cold air can
circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as
possible.
Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as ice cream
and orange juice on the freezer door shelves. These
foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the
temperature varies less with door openings.
Refer to the Food Storage Chart on pages 1/4and 15 for
approximate storage times.
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Food Storage Chart
Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality
of the food when purchased.
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DAI RY PRODUCTS
Butter 1 month 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk and cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly.
Don't return unused portions to
original container. Don't freeze
cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly.
spread and cheese food
Cottage cheese 3 to 5 days Not recommended Store in original carton.
Check carton date.
Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in original carton.
Check carton date.
Hard cheese 1 to 2 months 4 to 6 months Wrap tightly.
(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan) May become Cut off any mold.
crumbly
EGGS
Eggs in the shell 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites 2 to 4 days 9 to 12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen,
add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or
1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
FRUITS
Apples 1 month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples
at 60° to 70° F (16° to 21° C).
Bananas 2 to 4 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature before
(whole/peeled) refrigerating. Bananas darken when
refrigerated.
Pears, plums, avocados 3 to 4 days Not recommended Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating. Avocados darken when
refrigerated.
Berries, cherries, apricots 2 to 3 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating.
Grapes 3 to 5 days 1 month (whole) Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating.
Citrus fruits 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60° to 70° F
06 ° to 21° C).
If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut 2 to 3 days 6 to 12 months Will not ripen after purchase.
Use quickly.
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VEGETABLES
Asparagus 1 to 2 days 8 to 10 months Do not wash before refrigerating.
Store in crisper.
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3 to 5 days 8 to 10 months Wrap odorous foods.
cauliflower, green peas, Leave peas in pods.
lima beans, onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate
in crisper.
Carrots, parsnips, beets and
turnips
Lettuce
POULTRY and FISH
Chicken and Turkey, whole
Chicken and Turkey, pieces
Fish
M EATS
Bacon 7 days 1 month
Beef or lamb, ground 1 to 2 days 3 to/4 months Fresh meats can be kept in original
Beef or lamb, roast and steak 3 to 5 days 6 to 9 months Place in the meat and cheese drawer.
Ham, fully cooked, whole 7 days 1 to 2 months
half 5 days 1 to 2 months
7 to 10 days 8 to 10 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods
and refrigerate in the crisper.
7 to 10 days Not recommended
I to 2 days
I to 2 days
I to 2 days
12 months
9 months
2 to 6 months
Keep in original packaging for
refrigeration. Place in the meat and
cheese drawer. When freezing longer
than two weeks, overwrap with
freezer wrap.
packaging for refrigeration.
When freezing longer than two
weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
slices 3 days 1 to 2 months
Luncheon meat 3 to 5 days 1 to 2 months Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon
meat may be kept up to two weeks
in the meat and cheese drawer.
Pork, roast 3 to 5 days /4to 6 months
Pork, chops 3 to 5 days /4 months
Sausage, ground 1 to 2 days 1to 2 months
Sausage, smoked 7 days 1 to 2 months
Veal 3 to 5 days /4to 6 months
Frankfurters 7 days 1 month Processed meats should be tightly
wrapped and stored in the meat and
cheese drawer.
Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa
State University
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andCleaning
Textured Doors
and Exterior
Cabinet Interior
Door Gaskets
Condenser Coil
Remove base grille to access.
Condenser Fan Outlet Grille
See back of refrigerator.
Shelves, buckets,
drawers, etc.
Abrasive or harsh cleaners
Ammonia
Chlorine bleach
Concentrated detergents
or solvents
Metal or plastic-textured
scouring pads
Abrasive or harsh cleaners
Metal or plastic-textured
scouring pads
A dishwasherAccessories
Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in
1 quart (1 liter) warm soapy water.
Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry
immediately to avoid water spots.
Use warm, soapy water and a soft, clean cloth
or sponge.
Use a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.
Use a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle with brush
attachment.
Follow removal and installation instructions
from appropriate feature section.
Allow accessories to adjust to room
temperature. Dilute mild detergent and use a
soft clean cloth or sponge for cleaning.
Use a plastic bristle brush to get into crevices.
Rinse surfaces with clean warm water.
Dry glass and clear items immediately to avoid
spots.
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CareandCleaning
Removing Odors From
Refrigerator
1. Remove all food and turn the refrigerator OFE
2. Disconnect power to the refrigerator.
3. Clean the walls, floor, ceiling of cabinet interior,
drawers, shelves and gaskets according to the
instructions on page 16.
4. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into
crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let stand for
5 minutes. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry
surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
5. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars.
Discard spoiled or expired items.
6. Wrap or store odor-causing foods in tightly sealed
containers to prevent recurring odors.
7. Reconnect power to refrigerator and return food to
refrigerator.
8. Allow the refrigerator to cool.
9. After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.
If odor is still present:
Energy Saving Tips
• Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces
air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to
run longer.
• Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at
one time. This overloads compartments and slows
rate of cooling.
• Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling as shelf liners. This decreases air flow and
causes refrigerator to run less efficiently.
• A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently.
Locate refrigerator in coolest part of room. Avoid
areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ducts,
registers or other heat producing appliances. If this is
not possible, isolate exterior by using a section of
cabinet.
Clean door gaskets every three months according to
cleaning instructions. This will assure that door seals
properly and refrigerator runs efficiently.
Take time to organize items in refrigerator to reduce
time that door is open.
Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling
refrigerator as instructed in your installation
instructions.
• Clean condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning
instructions every three months. This will increase
energy efficiency and cooling performance.
1. Remove drawers and place on top shelf of
refrigerator.
2. Pack refrigerator and freezer sections - including
doors - with crumpled sheets of black and white
newspaper.
3. Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled
newspaper in both freezer and refrigerator
compartments.
4. Close doors and let stand 24 to 48 hours.
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andCleaning
Replacing Light Bulbs
Fresh Food Section
1. Slide clear light shield
toward back of
compartment to release
from light assembly.
Freezer Section
1. Reach behind the light
cover.
2. With firm pressure, press
forward on the notches at
the back of the cover and
pull down. The cover will
open from the back.
3. Remove the cover.
.
Remove light bulb.
5.
Replace bulb with
appliance bulb no
greater than 40 watts.
Insert front tabs of light
cover into slots in freezer
liner and snap rear
portion over light
assembly until rear tab
engages.
2. Remove light bulbs.
3. Replace with appliance
bulbs no greater than
40 watts.
4. Replace light bulb cover by inserting tabs on light
shield into liner holes on each side of light
assembly. Slide shield toward front of refrigerator
until it locks into place. Do not force shield beyond
locking point. Doing so may damage light shield.
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andCleaning
Preparing for Vacation
For short vacations or absences (three months or
less):
1. Remove all perishables.
2. If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator
during your absence, remove all frozen items also.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at
least one day ahead of time.
• After the last load of ice drops, raise the wire
shut off arm to the OFF position.
• Empty the ice bin.
4. If the room temperature will drop below 55° F
(13° C), follow the instructions for longer absences.
For long vacations, absences (more than three
months) OR if the room temperature will drop
below 55 ° F (13 ° C):
1. Remove food.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at
least one day ahead of time.
• After the last load of ice drops, raise the wire
shut off arm to the OFF position.
Upon your return:
After a short vacation or absence:
For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers:
• Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve.
• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct
leaks if necessary.
• Run 10-15 glasses of water from the dispenser to
flush out the system.
• Restart the ice maker.
• Discard at least the first three ice harvests.
After a long vacation or absence:
• If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker,
reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve.
• Plug the refrigerator back in and reset controls (see
page 9).
• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct
leaks, if necessary.
For dispenser models, run water through the dispenser
for at least three minutes with the filter bypass in
place, then install water filter.
• After installing the water filter, run water through the
dispenser continuously for at least two minutes, or
until water runs steady. Initially you may notice a
one-two minute delay in water dispersal as the
internal tank fills.
• Restart the ice maker.
• Discard ice produced within the first 12 hours (at
least the first three harvests).
• Empty the ice bin.
3. If your refrigerator has a dispenser system with
water filter, remove the water filter cartridge and
install the filter bypass. Dispose of the used
cartridge.
4. Turn the freezer control to (OFF) with dial controls
or (-) with touch controls (see page 9).
5. Unplug the refrigerator.
6. Thoroughly clean the interior of both compartments
with a baking soda solution and a clean soft cloth
(four tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of
warm water).
7. Dry thoroughly.
8. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of
mold and mildew.
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Preparing to move:
• Follow the above instructions for long
vacations/absences, through step 7.
• Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers
by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
• Tape the doors shut.
• Use an appliance dolly when moving the refrigerator.
Always truck the refrigerator from its side or back-
never from its front.
• Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during moving.
W OperatingSounds
Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not
present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food,
is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that
were present in older refrigerators, but were masked by higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal.
Please note that the surfaces adjacent to a refrigerator, such as hard walls, floors and cabinetry may make these
sounds seem even louder. The following are some of the normal sounds that may be noticed in a new refrigerator.
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Clicking • Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or • Normal operation
stopping compressor.
• Motorized device (B) sounds like an electric • Normal operation
clock and snaps in and out.
Air rushing or • Freezer fan (C) and condenser fan (D) make • Normal operation
whirring this noise while operating.
Gurgling or • Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F) • Normal operation
boiling sound refrigerant makes this noise when flowing.
Vibrating noise • Compressor (G) makes a pulsating sound • Normal operation
while running.
• Refrigerator is not level. • See page 3 for details on how to level
your refrigerator.
Humming • Compressor (H) can make a high-pitched • Normal operation
hum while operating.
Hissing or • Defrost heater (K) hisses, sizzles or pops • Normal operation
popping when operational.
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Troubleshooting
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Freezer control and Refrigerator isin defrost mode. Normal operation.
lights are on, but Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
compressor is not
operating
Crisper drawer Refrigerator control settings are too low.
temperature is too
warm
Refrigerator does Refrigerator is not plugged in.
not operate Control is not on.
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs
to be reset.
Power outage has occurred.
Refrigerator still Refrigerator is malfunctioning.
won't operate
Food temperature Condenser coils are dirty.
is too cold Refrigerator or freezer controls are set
too high.
Food temperature
is too warm
Refrigerator has Compartment is dirty or has odor-
an odor causing food.
Water droplets Check gaskets for proper seal.
form on outside Humidity levels are high.
of refrigerator
Door is not closing properly.
Controls need to be adjusted.
Condenser coils are dirty.
Rear air grille is blocked.
Door has been opened frequently, or has
been opened for long periods of time.
Food has recently been added.
Controls require adjustment.
See page 9 to adjust controls.
Plug in refrigerator.
See page 9 to adjust your controls.
Replace any blown fuses.
Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.
Call local power company listing to report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another
refrigerator. If another refrigerator is not available,
place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food.
Warranty does not cover food loss.
Contact service for assistance.
Clean according to the chart on page 16.
See page 9 to adjust your controls.
Refrigerator is not level. See page 3 for details on [low
to level your refrigerator.
Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,
according to the chart on page 16.
Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door
from closing properly (i.e.improperly closed drawers,
ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored
containers, etc.}
See page 9 to adjust your controls.
Clean according to the chart on page 16.
Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to
make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grilles are
located under crisper drawers.
Reduce time door is open. Organize food items
efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as
possible.
Allow time for recently added food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature.
Clean according to instructions on page 16.
Clean according to the chart on page 16.
Normal during times of high humidity.
See page 9 to adjust your controls.
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