Crosley CRD2121NW, CRD2121NB, CRD2121NS, CRDH2181NW, CRDH2181NB Use & Care Manual

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Refrigerator

Table of Contents

TOP FREEZER

Use & Care Guide

Warranty & Service ...................... 17

Troubleshooting.............................14-16

Care & Cleaning ............................12-13

Storing the Refrigerator................ 12

Food Storage Tips ........................ 9-11

Looking Inside................................ 7-8

Temperature Controls .................. 6

Installation ..................................... 3-5

Important Safety Instructions ..... 1-2

Door Removal (If required)........ 35

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Important Safety Instructions

Installer : Please leave this manual with this

appliance.

Consumer : Please read and keep this Use & Care

Guide for future reference. This manual provides proper use and maintenance information.

Have complete model and serial number identification

Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual 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.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following :

IMPORTANT :

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

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer :

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so

children may not easily climb inside.

This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged 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.

Keep your Bill of Sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record.

of your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record these numbers below for easy access.

To reduce risk of ﬁre, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following :

1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.

3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.

4. Check with a qualiﬁed electrician if you are not sure this appliance is properly grounded.

5. Do not ground to a gas line.

6. Do not ground to a cold-water pipe.

7. Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 115

8. Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does not ﬁt electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician.

9. Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power strip.

10. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.

11. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.

12. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless

speciﬁcally recommended in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do not attempt

beyond personal skill level.

13. Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

14. Install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.

15. Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage

16. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

17. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and ideal environment instructions for items being stored in refrigerator.

18. Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes.

19. Children should not climb, hang or stand on any part of the refrigerator.

20. Clean up spills or water leakage associated with water installation.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

service if instructions are not under-stood or if they are

volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.

refrigerator or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualiﬁed service technician.

MODELS

WIDTH

BACKGROUND

HIGH

EXTERNAL

DIMENSIONS

FORCED CONVECTION

BY RESISTENCE, TYPE GLASS PIPE

AUTOMATIC

R-134a

115 - 127V~/60Hz

COOLING SYSTEM

DEFROST SYSTEM

REFRIGERANT

SUPPLY GVOLTA E

NET WEIGHT

SYSTEM CARACTERISTICS

Specifications

32.9in

30.3 in

66.0 in

220.5 Lbs

FREEZER CAPACITY

FRESH FOOD CAPACITY

TOTAL CAPACITY

5.96 cu ft

15.07 cu ft

21.03 cu ft

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Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing and tape.

Location

• Allow for a free flow of air through the front base grille.

below 55° F (13° C). With temperatures below 55° F (13° C),

proper temperature in the freezer.

• Allow a minimum

clearance on the sides, top and back for ease of installation. If refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may want to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or hardwood floors so as not to mark or otherwise damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or other material should be used to protect the floor while positioning the unit.

Leveling

To enhance its appearance and to maintain performance, your refrigerator should be leveled after it has been rolled into its final location.

• Adjust the leveling/lock screws beneath each front corner at the base of the cabinet. Turn these leveling / screws clockwise to raise a cabinet corner and counterclockwise to lower a cabinet corner.

• If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise the rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.

• Refrigerator models that have adjustable wheels can be leveled by removing the base grille and adjusting the wheels with a 1/4" socket or screwdriver. (See figure 2.)

Front Base Grille (on select models)

The front base grille (select models) which was packaged inside the refrigerator for shipment and should be installed after the refrigerator has been leveled.

“Snap on” style :

• To install, align the spring clips with the round openings in the cabinet and push each end in until the grille locks into place.

• To remove this style of base grille, grasp both ends and pull straight out.

“Screw on” style :

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two Phillips head screws at the base of the refrigerator.

• Align the base grille to the screw holes. (The cut out side on the base grille installs around the lower hinge of the door.)

• Secure the base grille into place by reinstalling the Phillips screws back into their original screw holes.

• Reverse these steps to remove this style of base grille.

Energy Saving Tips

• Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight.

• Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation around the front base grille.

• Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the refrigerator or freezer.

• Cover liquids.

• Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air will escape during door openings. When the freezer is less than

full, place milk cartons half full of water in the freezer.

• Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before placing them into the refrigerator.

• Avoid opening the doors too often.

Installation

the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to maintain

• Install the refrigerator where the room temperature will not go

Reversing Doors

Tools Required :

• 5/16 " end wrench

• Phillips screwdriver

• Putty knife

• 5/16 " socket and ratchet

Unplug the refrigerator.

1. Pry off hinge cap with a putty knife and set aside.

2. With a 5/16 " socket and ratchet, remove screws from the upper hinge and set aside.

3. Carefully lift and remove freezer door (including the upper hinge) off the center hinge.

4. With a 5/16 " socket and ratchet, remove the screws and middle hinge from the top of refrigerator door. With a putty knife, pry out the plug buttons and replace them on the opposite side.

5. Carefully lift and remove refrigerator door.

6. Remove front base grille and set aside (see p. 3).

14. Attach the middle hinge with the screws removed from the opposite side and secure them using a 5/16 ” wrench.

Use foam door spacer to set gap.

Note

• Do not discard the foam door spacer. Doors may settle with use.

16. Slide top hinge into place on freezer door and secure

screws with 5/16 " wrench. Confirm that all screws have been tightened securely.

17. Snap hinge cap securely in place.

18. Replace front base grille (see p. 3).

Remember to plug in your refrigerator and reset the controls to the appropriate setting(s).

15. Carefully place freezer door on top of hinge arm.

7. With a 5/16 " socket and ratchet, remove hinge plate from lower corner of refrigerator and secure it on the opposite side.

8. Remove plate from the underside of refrigerator door and secure it on the opposite side with a 5/16 " socket and ratchet.

9. With a 5/16 " socket and ratchet, remove the doorstop from the underside of the freezer door and secure it on the opposite side.

10. With a putty knife, pry out the plug button(s) from tops of

freezer and refrigerator doors and replace them on the opposite side.

11. Remove screw hole plugs from top of cabinet and replace

on the opposite side.

12. With a 5/16 " socket and ratchet, remove washers and

stem from the inside of the hinge plate and place them on the outside of the hinge plate.

13. Carefully replace refrigerator door on the hinge plate in

lower corner.

Installation

Freezer Door Handle Installation

Reversing Door Handles

To remove the handles, reverse the above steps. Flip the handles 180° and mount them on the opposite doors.

Align handle with mounting screw

Fasten with screw Fasten with screw

Refrigerator Door Handle Installation

STEP

Rotate handle

STEP

Secure bottom end of handle with two screws.

Do not over-tighten

STEP

Align handle with mounting screw

STEP

Push handle down

STEP

Secure top end of handle with two screws

Do not over-tighten

STEP

Note : Phillips screw driver is required for installation.

In some models the fresh food control is located at the top of the fresh food compartment and the freezer control is located at the back of the freezer compartment as show below :

In other models, both controls are located at the top of the fresh food compartment as shown below :

Initial Settings

• The fresh food control has settings from 1 (cold) to 7(coldest). Initially set this control on 4.

has settings from cold to coldest. Initially set this control at the mid-line initial setting.

• When the freezer control is located at the top of the fresh food compartments, it has settings from 1 (cold) to 7(coldest). Initially set this control on 4.

Note

• Your refrigerator will run continuously for several hours when you first start it. This is normal.

• Let the refrigerator run at least four hours before adding food.

Adjusting the Temperature 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 following table.

• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change either control more than one number at a time.

• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before resetting.

• Changing either control will have some effect on the temperature of the other compartment.

* Turning the fresh food control to “OFF” stops cooling in both

compartments.

No Defrosting

Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically.

Note

glow/reflection in the vents on the back wall of the freezer compartment and you may hear the sound of water droplets coming into contact with the defrost heater. This is normal during the defrost cycle.

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. The condition will be more noticeable when you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings.

Temperature Controls

Fresh Food Compartment too Warm

Fresh Food Compartment too Cold

Freezer too Cold

Turn Refrigerator “OFF”

Adjust fresh food control to next higher setting.

Adjust fresh food control to next lower setting.

Adjust freezer control to next colder setting.

next warmer setting. Set fresh food control to

“OFF”.*

FRESH FOOD TEMP CONTROL

4-MID 7-COLDEST

FRESH FOOD TEMP CONTROL

4-MID 7-COLDEST

FREEZER TEMP CONTROL

4-MID 7-COLDEST

Freezer too Warm

It does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

• The freezer control, when located at the back of the freezer,

Adjust freezer control to

• During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red

TEMPERATURE CONTROL GUIDE

Fresh Food Compartment

Shelves (style may vary)

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage :

• Never attempt to adjust a shelf when it is loaded with food.

• Confirm that shelf is secure prior to loading items onto it.

• Handle glass shelves with care. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched or exposed to sudden temperature changes.

Select models are equipped with wire or glass full width shelves that are supported by rails molded into the interior walls of the fresh food compartment. These shelves can easily be adjusted to alternate positions within the compartment.

To Adjust a Full Width Shelf :

• Grasp each side of the shelf.

• Pull the shelf forward approximately 1”.

• While supporting the shelf from underneath, lift it up and out.

• Slide the shelf into the desired alternate position.

Shelves in other models hook into support rails located on the back wall of the fresh food compartment.

To Remove :

• Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the rear of the shelf, then pull the shelf straight out.

To Lock Into Another Position :

• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf.

• Insert the hooks into the desired frame openings and let the shelf settle into place.

• Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.

• On certain models the outside edge of the shelf rests on rails formed into the side of the fresh food compartment.

container sizes and shapes.

To Remove :

• Grasp the shelf on each end.

• Lift the shelf up and out.

To Reinstall :

• While holding the shelf on each end, slide the shelf in and down.

• Push down on the interior center of the shelf to snap it completely into place.

Some crisper drawers have slide humidity controls.

For fruit storage, slide the control (select models) to the left to provide lower humidity conditions in the drawer. For vegetable storage, slide the control (select models) to the right to provide higher humidity conditions in the drawer.

For best results, keep the crispers tightly closed.

To Remove :

• Pull out the crisper until it stops.

• Tilt the drawer up slightly and pull it out.

To Reinstall :

• With the drawer tilted up slightly, align the drawer in the tracks and slide in.

The Crisper Top serves as the lower refrigerator shelf.

To Remove :

• Remove the crisper drawers.

• Slightly lift up the front of the shelf.

• Support the shelf from underneath to lift it up and then out of the cabinet.

To Reinstall :

• With the shelf front tilted slightly upward, carefully insert the crisper top back into the cabinet.

• Position the rear and sides of the shelf on the supports and let the crisper top settle into place.

Looking Inside

FRUIT VEGETABLES

The bucket-style Door Shelves accommodate a variety of

The Crispers provide a storage area for fruit and vegetables.

Tall Bottle Retainer/Snugger (select models)

The Tall Bottle Retainer prevents tall bottles from tipping forward. The Retainer can be placed above any removable door bucket.

The Snugger attached to the Tall Bottle Retainer keeps bottles and other containers in place when the door is opened or closed. Adjust the Snugger by sliding from side to side. Select models also feature snuggers in the door bucket itself.

Egg Tray With Handle (style may vary/select models)

The Egg Tray with Handle holds a “dozen-plus” eggs. It can be removed to carry to a work area or to be washed.

Dairy Compartment

The Dairy Compartment is covered and designed to store spreadable food items such as butter or margarine.

To use this compartment, simply raise the lid to store or retrieve items.

This compartment can be removed for cleaning. Rotate the cover open. Grasp the dairy compartment from the bottom and lift out.

On select models, this compartment can be installed on the left or right side of the door.

To avoid personal injury or property damage:

• Never attempt to adjust a shelf when it is loaded with food.

• Confirm that shelf is secure prior to loading items onto it.

Some refrigerators have a full-width shelf in the freezer compartment. This shelf can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of frozen food loads.

• Lift the left support bars out of the wall support cups.

• Reposition the shelf in the alternate position.

The Slide Out Freezer Basket(select models) is found in the main freezer compartment. It is a convenient storage area, providing easy access to items stored in the rear of the freezer. Slide the basket out to reach or store frozen foods.

To remove the basket :

• Pull the basket until it stops.

• Lift and pull the basket out.

To replace the basket, reverse the removal procedure.

The Drop Down Freezer Basket(select models) is found on the lower shelf of the freezer door. This area provides space for frozen food items that tend to shift or slide (such as bagged vegetables).

Looking Inside

To Adjust the Shelf : (Select models)

• Slide the shelf to the left.

CAUTION

Freezer Compartment

Fresh Food Storage

• The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34° F (1° C) and 40° F (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 control as explained on page 7.

• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.

Fruits and Vegetables

• Storage in the crisper drawers traps humidity to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods (see page 8).

• 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.

• While vegetables need a certain amount of humidity to remain fresh, too much moisture can shorten storage times (especially leafy items). Drain vegetables well before storing.

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.

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 24 hours. If the temperature is above 0° F (-18° C), adjust the control as explained on page 7.

• A freezer operates more efficiently when it is at least 2⁄3 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

• 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 a 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.

Food Storage Tips

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.

Food Storage Tips

FOODS

POULTRY AND FISH

Chicken and Turkey, whole Chicken and Turkey, pieces Fish

MEATS

Bacon Beef or lamb, ground

Beef or lamb, roast and steak Ham, fully cooked, whole

half slices

Luncheon meat

Pork, roast Pork, chops Sausage, ground Sausage, smoked Veal Frankfurters

REFRIGERATOR

1-2 days 1-2 days 1-2 days

7 days

1-2 days

3-5 days

7 days 5 days 3 days

3-5 days

3-5 days 3-5 days 1-2 days

7 days

3-5 days

7 days

FREEZER

12 months

9 months

2-6 months

1 month

3-4 months

6-9 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 1-2 months

4-6 months

4 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 4-6 months

1 month

STORAGE TIPS

Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.

Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.

Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.

Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2 weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.

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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