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

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

• For best results, keep the crisper drawers tightly closed.

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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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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