Crosley CRSE266FW0, CRSE266FSS0, CRSE266FB0, CRSE264FW1, CRSE264FW0 Owner’s Manual

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:ures at a Glance ........ 7

Temperature Controls... 8 - 11

Looking inside ......... 12 - 13

Automatic ice and Water

Dispenser ............... 14 - 20

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ...... 21

Normal Operating Sounds..22

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Espahol ........... 30

Frangais ........... 59

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS pN:2418244oo(Jan20o7)

Care & Cleaning ........ 23 =24

Warranty ................... 25

Before You Cail

Solutions to

commonP,oblems............. 26 - 29

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at CrosBey Corporation are very proud of our product and

we are complete!y committed to providing you with the best
service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. !t contains
va!uabie information on how to properly maintain your new
refrigerator.

We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for
choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future
purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care Manuai provides specific operating

instructions for your model Use your refrigerator only as
instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to

cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.
Common sense and caution must be practiced when insta!ling,
operating and maintaining any appliance.

Pmeaserecord your modeB and serial numbers below for
future reference.This information is found on the seriat

pBate mocated inside the refrigerator compartment,

FOR PRODUCT iNFORMATiON CONTACT:

336-761-1212

Crosley Corporation

PO Box 2111

Winston-Salem, NC 27102

vwwvcros[eycorn

Please attach sales receipl

here for future reference.

Model Number:
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

PLEASE COMPLETE

WUTHYOUR
REFRIGERATOR.

FORYOURSAFETY

,, Donotstoreorusegasoline,orotherfiammabieliquidsin

thevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.Readproduct
labelsforwarningsregardingflammabilityandother

hazards.

,, Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof

explosive fumes.

,, Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice

maker.

,, Remove alI staples from the carton. Staples can cause

severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in

contact with other appliances or furniture.
CHILD SAFETY
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior

wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is
unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to pIay.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or
stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly

cause suffocation.

PROPER DISPOSAL OFYOUR 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 freezer, please

follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your o_d refrigerator/freezer:

,, Remove doors.

o

Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside.

Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

,, The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Bz., 15 Amp, AC only electricaB
outBet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a

three-prong grounding plug for your protection against

electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three prong receptacIe. The receptacle

must be installed in accordance with local codes and

ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Avoid
connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFb
circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter pmug.

,, 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.

ThisUse&CareManualprovidesgeneraloperating
instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas
instructedinthisUse&CareManual.Beforestartingthe
refrigerator,followtheseimportantfirststeps.

LOCATION

,, Choose a place that is near a grounded ebctrical 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 IeveI

and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
Consider water suppIy availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

installation Clearances
, Ailow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides & Top .................. 3/8"

Back 1"

DOOR OPENING

To Remove Toe Grille:

1.

Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2.

Working from left side of toe grilIe, slip your fingers
between top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently puII

forward until first set of
tabs are free. Slide

your hand down past Cabinet
the free tabs and pulI
forward again until the

second set of tabs are
free. Continue this __I

process untii alI tabs
are free and the toe

griiie can be removed.
(See graphic at top of

page in right column.)

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firml on a solid floor.
Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level

your unit. To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the
refrigerator should be tilted 1/4" (6 ram), front to back.

ToLevel Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grilb. (See "ToRemove Toe Grille".)

2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench to adjust
front rollers.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a
counter 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 fuily opened.

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

To Instafl Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2. Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the
four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of

cabinet.

3. Starting from left side of toe grille, press in on first top tab
using your thumb and push toe grille forward until it snaps
in piace. Continue this process until all tabs are snapped
in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.

3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four
sides.

To Connect Water Supply Line To ice Maker inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON

water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn

OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard

cap.

4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto

water supply line, as shown.

5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will

go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and

finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another

half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to

rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

7. Ceil excess water supply line (about 2Yz turns) behind

refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not

vibrate or wear against any other surface.

8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any

connections that leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side mounted)

or set the ice maker's On/Off power switch to the "F
position (rear mounted).

Plastic Water Tubing

to ice Maker

_¢_ Pill Tube

Stee

Brass

Corrleresslor

Before installing The Water Supply Mne, You Will Need:
,, Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,

and PhilNpsTM screwdriver

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

between 30 and 100 psi.

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

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

inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the
refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).

,, A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your

household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.

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

water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

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Fiat Head

Screw Driver

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
ff it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow

these steps to remove the doors.

Before you start:

1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.

2 Remove any food from the door shelves.
3 Close the doors.

To remove the hinge cover:

1 Remove the three screws from the cover over the top door hinges.

2 Pull the cover forward about a half inch and lift it off.

To remove the refrigerator door:

1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation

easier

2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and

set it aside.

3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

To remove the freezer door:

1 Detach the multi-wire cable connector located above the top hinge. Grasp both sides

of the connector firmly and pull apart.

2 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This makes reinstallation

easier

3 Detach the water tube from the connector located below the freezer door. The

connector releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.
4 Remove the screws from the top hinge and pull the multi-wire cable through it.
5 Lift the door off of the bottom hinge. Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to the

Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge, if necessary.

SCr@WS /

TO DISCONNECT

1. Press outer rlr_g agaJr_sf taoe

remove tuoe

TO CONNECT _,_

Insert tube and
i_ush _lntil mark touchas face of fitting

To reinstall the refrigerator and freezer doors, reverse the above steps.

Hinge

Features may vary according to model

Fixed ........

Door Bin

Ice Container

Tilt Out

Door Bin

Small Basket

Large

Glide Oat

Basket

Ti(tOut

Door B(n

Large Basket

Door Bin

Shelf

Shemf

Freezer and Refrigerator BpiHProof_ CAUTION:

Controls Do Not Remove

_et Behind

Dairy

Compartment

__ Dairy

...........Retainer

-- Door Bin

-- Meat Keeper

--Can Rack

--CNsperPan

\\_-- Toe Gdlle

E(ectronic Controls

Compartment

Door Bin

Spi(IProof TM
Braiding Shemf

Door Bin

Wine Rack
TaU Bottle

Special Item

Rack

and Cover

and Cover

Fixed
Door Bin

Door Bin

Ice Container

Pizza Shemf

Wire She(f

Brash items

Door Bin

Wire Shelf

Door Bin

Sma(( Basket

Large Basket

Door Bin

Large Basket

Door Bin

Freezer and Refrigerator SpiHSefeTM

Controms

" "foeGriHe

Door

Keeper

and Cover

Retainer

and Cover

Door Bin

Mechanical Controls

COOL DOWN PERmOD
Toensure safe foodstorage,allow the refrigeratorto operatewith the doorsclosed for at least8 to 12 hours beforeloading it with

food,
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
,, After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually; move the knob in small increments, allowing the

temperature to stabilize.

,, For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.
,, For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Co_d.

Tomaintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air

vents with food items.

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Freezer c#._o_ FreshFood

Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

(Features may vary according to model.)

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

if Fresh Food Compartment Es Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder.

if Fresh Food Compartment Es Too Cold Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Cold,

tf Freezer Compartment ts Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.

If Freezer Compartment ts Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold,

* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To O,

ALLOWING COOLINGTIME BEFORE USE
Toensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors ctosed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During

this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.
SETTING COOLING TEtVIPERATURES

Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic dutai control system. The system's control panel is located at the top of the the fresh
food compartment.

The two digita! displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food
compartments. The models with a2-digit temperature display are for reference only, and do not display the current accurate compartment

temperature. Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is, place a separate thermometer inside the freezer or fresh
food compartment inthe desired location.

To adjust the temperature to a higher or !ower setting, press the
Up (Cored) or Down (Comder) button closest to the display. The

first time you press the button, the display shows current
setting you entered. Each press of the button after that
changes the setting by one.

The display shows your new setting momentarily, then changes
back to the current temperature.