Crosley CRTE171AQ2, CRTE171AW2, CRTE171AW4, CRTE181AW1, CRTE183ABK Owner’s Manual

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Top Mount

Welcome ....................... 2

Safety mnstructions .... : ....... 3

installation -- _,owe, co,.eot_og

Optional ice Maker To Water Suppmy ..... 4 - 5

Door

lqemoval & Reversal ....... 6 - 9

Features at a Glance ........ .10

Temperature Controls ....... 11

Looking inside.......... 12 o14

ice Service .................... 15

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ....... 16

Normal Operating Sounds..17

Care & Cleaning .......... 18o 19

Warranty ...................... 20

EspaSo: ........... 23

Fran_ais ........... 44

Before You Call ............... 21

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wdcome &congratulations

CongratuUations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at CrosJey Corporation are very proud of our product and we are compbteUy committed to providing you with the best service possibb. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

Phase read this Use& Care ManuaUvery carefully, it contains vaUuabb information on how to propedy maintain your new

We know you'H enjoy your new refrigerator and ThankYou 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 installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Please record your model and seria! numbers betow fo_

future reference.This information is found on your seriaJ

plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE: Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION CONTACT:

336-761-! 212

Crosby Corporation

PO Box 2111

Winston-Sabm, NC27102

wwwocros!ey corn

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date:

Please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card included with your refrigerator.

PJease Read AH InstruCtions Before UsingThis Refrigeratorl

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, Read pro- duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other

hazards, Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of

explosive fumes,

o 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,

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,

These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That Safety Mechanisms mnTh!s Refrig÷ratot Will Operate Properly.

PROPER DmSPOSAL OF YOUR REFRmGERATOR

OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment ...................

Child and suffocation are not problems of

the past, Junked or abondoned 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

Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: o Remove doors,

, Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside, Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician,

ELECTRICAL INFORMATmON * The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 1! 5 VoJt,60 Hz., AC only etectric outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three@rong 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, Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug,

o if the power cord isdamaged, itshould be replaced bythe

manufacturer, service technician or a qualified person to

o 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,

o 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,

o Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall

switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being

Centre!s to "0"turns off the compressor and prevents

the power to the I!ght bulb and ether electr!ea!

any circumstances

PowerCord With

3-prong

o Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit,

ThisUse& CareManuaUprovidesspecificoperating instructionsfor yourmodelUsetherefrigeratoronUyas instructedinthisUse&CareManualBeforestartingthe refrigerator,foltowtheseimportantfirst steps.

LOCATION

o Choose a pUacethat is near a grounded eUectricaUoutbt.

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter pUug.

o ff possibb, pUacethe refrigerator out of direct sunlight

and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources,

o The refrigerator must be instafled on a floor that is bveU

and strong enough tosupport a fufly baded refrigerator,

o Consider water suppUyavailability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

mNSTALLATION

Do Not install the iefrigerator where

the temperature w!fldrop below 55°F (13°C) or riseabove

1IO°F (43°C).The compressor will not be able to maintain

lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air c!rculation iS essent!al for the proper operation of

your refrigerator. 2.

Installation Clearances

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

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

Back ........................ 1"

LEVELING

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

To Level Your Refrigerator:

Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench to adjust front roflers,

NOTE: Raise the front of the refrigeiator enough So the

doors close freely when opened haffway.The refrigerator should slope X to Y2from front-to-back, Then level the

refrigerator from side to side.

refrigerator (ai[-coole d condenser) leave 3" Clearance at

top of refrigerator.

DOOR OPENING

side against a waft,you may have to aiiow addit!onal space so the door can be opened wider.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food, To make this possible, the direction in which the doors open can be reversed, See Door Removal & Reversal Instructions on page 6.

#Tstailatiof; o Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the

refrig orator from eJectricai power before connecting a water euppJy line to the refrigerator.

To Avoid Property Damage:

- Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.Water supplytubing made of 1A"plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufactarer witl not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for suppJy line.

• DO NOT install water eupplytubing m areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

• Chemicals from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker, ff the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working property.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

o Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi,

A water supply line made of 1Ainch (6,4 mm) OD, copper tubing, Todetermine 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),

o 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.

NOTE: Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet (7.6

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 shut off valve.

Compression

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 (1Ainch). 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. Coil excess water supply line (about 2Y2turns) 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 refrigeratortoelectrical powersource.

10. Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/ OFF position of arm).

Brass

ice. Air in new plumbing lines may

cause ice maker to cycle two or three times bef0re making a fu!! tray of !ce_New' plumbing may cause !cetObedisco!ored

or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions

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DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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NOTE: Ifyou have stainHess steeHdoors --go to the Removing Stainless

Steel Doors and Handles Section on page 9.

NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open [door swing,

Handle Hole Plug

can be reversed, from left to right or right to left. by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a quaHified person.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin_turn the refrigerator temperature control to "0" and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove

any food from door shelves.

1 Remove toe grille and top hinge cover.

2. Remove top hinge with 3/8" hex driver and lift freezer door off of center hinge pro. Set door aside

3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustabHewrench and save for

reassembHy.Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.

5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out. Tighten screws.

6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside screw and install center hinge.

7. Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench

Handle

Hole

8. Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step 7.

9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adj ustabHewrench. Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench

10. Reverse door handles, see instructions on next page_

11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.

12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pm and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door

to help align hinge hole.

13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.

14. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.

15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin

16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge.

17. Replace toe grille and top hinge cover

18. Plug in electrical power cord and tum refrigerator temperature control to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

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Door Remora/and Reversal instructions (continued)

NOTE: Some models have "pocket" handles which are recessed into the sides of the door. On these models, only the hinges will need to be reversed.

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: ,Handbs may be easier to reverse whib doors are off..

1 Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door

2 Remove short tnm puece by sliding trim straight up and off of handle

bracket.

3 Remove screw attaching top of handle to door. 4 Magnetic NamepJate ModeJs: Gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from

door. Remove nameplate from itsframe turn frame upside down and install in old handb hobs. insert magnetic nameplate into frame.

Serf-Adhesive Nameplate ModeJs: Gently peel off nameplate from door and reapply over old handb hobs.

TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:

1 Reinstall handle on opposite side. using same hob as nameplate,

2 Attach handle to bottom of door, 8 Slide trim piece straight down onto handle bracket,

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:

(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)

1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.

(some modems

2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button.

3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, using the

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Nameplatr)

_some models_

4. Magnetic NamepJate Modets: Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from door. Remove nameplate from its frame, turn frame upside down and install in old handle hobs. insert magnetic nameplate

into frame. Self-Adhesive Nameplate Modets: Use putty knife to gently peel off name

plate from door and reapply over old handle hobs.

TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:

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1, Start with handle offset away from door, Place top of handle over dovetail

button, swing handle into an upright position and pull downward, locking it into place,

2, Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier.

TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)

1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.

2. Remove button plug using edge of putty knife.

3. Remove screw on side of freezer door and remove handle. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:

1. Secure side of handle to door and replace button plug.

2. Secure handle to bottom of door.

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