Crosley CRSE263TW0, CRSE263TS0, CRSE263TD0, CRSE263TB0, CRSE233TW0 Owner’s Manual

All about the

Use&Care

of your Refrigerator

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Important Safety Instructions	......................2
Features at a Glance...................................	4
Installation.................................................	5
Door Removal Instructions...........................	7
Handle Installation......................................	9
Connecting Water Supply..........................	10
Controls...................................................	12

Storage Features......................................	15
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser...............	16
Changing the Filter...................................	20
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights.........	21
Care and Cleaning.....................................	22
Before you Call.........................................	24
Major Appliance Limited Warranty..............	27

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044

www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

2017) (September A12515901

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator.

For your Safety

•DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.

•DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

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

•Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

Installation Checklist

Doors

Handles are secure and tight

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼” (6mm) front-to-back

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

House power turned on

Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

House water supply connected to refrigerator

No water leaks present at all connections - recheck in 24 hours

Ice maker is turned ON

Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

Front filter must be flush with filter housing (select models)

Final Checks

Shipping material removed

Refrigerator and freezer temperatures set

Crisper humidity controls set

Registration card sent in

Child Safety

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous

– even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers

We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old refrigerator.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer:

•Remove doors.

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

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.

IMPORTANT

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly.

Electrical information

•The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet.The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a threeprong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.

Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

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

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

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

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

•Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.

IMPORTANT

Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three seconds, located on the temperature control panel will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the LED lighting and other electrical components. To turn off power to

your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under

any circumstances, cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

Power cord with 3-prong gounded plug

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Features may vary according to model

	Ice Cream Shelf	Water Filter	CAUTION:
	Ice Maker	(Location varies by model)
			Do Not Remove
	Fixed		Magnet Behind
			Dairy
	Door Bin	LED Lights	Compartment
	Ice		Dairy
	Container		Compartment
			Glass Shelf
	Shelf		Door Bin
			Glass Shelf
			Door Bin
			Deli Drawer
	Door Bins		Fixed
			Door Bin
			Crisper Pan
			and Cover
			Fixed
			Door Bin
	Slide Out Basket	Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at

www.frigidaire.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.

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INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use

the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the

refrigerator, follow these important first steps.

Location

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

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

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

•Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker. If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice maker off.

CAUTION

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

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

Installation

Installation clearances

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

Sides & Top	3/8 inch
Back	1 inch

NOTE

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

Toe Grille Installation and Removal

To install toe grille

1Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.

2While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille to cabinet.

3Fasten top clips to cabinet.

4Close the doors. Fasten right and left side clips into groove of bottom hinge.

	Installing Toe Grille
	1 3	4
4
	2	3
		2
		1
To remove toe grille

1With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips of toe grille from bottom hinge groove.

2Open both doors. Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe grille pops off.

3Pull toe grille outward toward your body and off of lower hinges.

Removing Toe Grille

1

2

1 3 2 3

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INSTALLATION

Door Opening

NOTE

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

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

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.

•The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

•The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

•Doors should align with each other and be level.

All of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1Open both doors and remove the toe grille (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).

2Close the doors and use a flat-blade

screwdriver or 3/8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers.

3Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides.

Raise

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge:

NOTE

Some models will not have a set screw. For those models follow steps 2 through 4.

1Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into position. (The door cannot be adjusted without set screw removed).

2If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)

3If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/16 inch wrench. (See illustration.)

Door Door

Raise	Raise
Door	Door

4After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does not contact upper hinge through full movement of door (from fully closed to fully open).

5 Reinstall set screw, locking the door height.

Door Stop	Open Door
Flange	Hinge
	Flange
	Set Screw
	(some models)
	Hinge

7/16" Wrench and

3/32" Hex Key (some models)

6Replace the toe grille by fitting it into place (see “Toe Grille Installation and Removal” in the “Installation” section).

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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Getting through narrow spaces

If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by removing the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.

Tools Necessary:

AND

OR

OR

PhillipsTM Head

Socket Wrench Set

Top Hinge

Cover

Screw

Top

Bottom

Hinge

Screw

Hinge

Screw

1.Disconnect electrical supply.

2.Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3.Close doors.

To Remove Refrigerator Door:

1.Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

2.Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced.

3.Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door aside.

4.Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5.Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

CAUTION

Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.

Adjustable Wrench 3/8" Fixed Wrench

NOTE

Before you begin, press and hold the On/Off button (located on the temperature control panel) for three seconds. Remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves.

Cover Screw

Top

Hinge

Cover

Hinge

Screws

Top

Hinge

Door

Hinge

Assembly

Screws

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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

To Remove Freezer Door:

1.Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then pull to remove tube.

2.Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.

3. Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge: place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth, then with firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.

4.Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign doors when they are replaced.

5.Remove top hinge, allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer door off of bottom hinge pin. Lay door down flat to avoid kinking water line.

6.Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water line by inserting tube and push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

To Disconnect	Door
1. Press outer ring against face of
fitting

2. Pull to

remove tube

To Connect

Insert tube and push until mark touches face of fitting

Water

Line

Tubing

Hinge

Assembly Screws

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HANDLE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Wear gloves and safety goggles and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp (some models).

IMPORTANT

To ensure proper installation of handles, please review these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to installing the handles.

1Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.

2Position freezer handle end caps over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator door.

3While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws

(B) with supplied Allen wrench.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the freezer door.

NOTE

All set screws should be tightened and sub-flush (Allen set screw should be seated just below the surface of the end cap) of handle end cap. The end caps should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps.

Freezer	Refrigerator
Upper	Upper
End Cap	End Cap
Door	Door
Ensure Handle Set Screws are Facing Each Other with Doors Closed

Door	Door
Freezer	Refrigerator
Lower	Lower
End Cap	End Cap

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