Crosley CRTEH182TW0 Owner’s Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your Refrigerator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome & Congratulations ........................2

Important Safety Instructions ......................3

Features At A Glance ..................................5

Installation ................................................6

Door Removal Instructions ..........................8

Handle Installation ...................................10

Connecting Water Supply ..........................12

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Ice Service ...............................................14

Controls ...................................................15

Optional Features .....................................17

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights .........20

Care and Cleaning ....................................21

Before you Call .........................................23

Major Appliance Warranty .........................24

809209204 (September 2017)

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS

Serial Plate

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

Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains valuable 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 Manual provides specic 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 serial numbers below for future reference. This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

For product information contact:

704-956-2523

Crosley Corporation

952 Coppereld Blvd NE

Concord, NC 28025

www.crosley.com

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

NOTE



Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Please complete and mail in the

Product Registration Card

included with your refrigerator.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator.

For your Safety

• DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other

ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance. Read product labels

for warnings regarding ammability 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

nishes if they come in contact with other

appliances or furniture.

Denitions

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.

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  Anti-tip bracket set

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 lter must be ush with lter

housing (select models)

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed  Fresh food and freezer temperatures set  Crisper humidity controls set  Registration card sent in

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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.

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 qualied service technician.

WARNING

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

WARNING

Do not attempt to replace LED lights due to

high voltage exposure. Call customer service to replace.

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 three-prong 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 qualied

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 rmly,

and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning

• Performance may be affected if the voltage

and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

varies by 10% or more. Operating the

refrigerator with insufcient 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

Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “0” (Mechanical controls) or

“OFF” (Electronic controls) will disable your

refrigerator’s cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

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.

IMPORTANT

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system

that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorouorocarbons or hydrochlorouorocarbons). 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 qualied technician. If

you intentionally release refrigerant, you may

be subject to nes and imprisonment under

provisions of environmental legislation.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Ice Maker

Ice Bucket

Freezer Shelf

Auxiliary Freezer

Control

Refrigerator

Control

(Some Models)

Deli Drawer

Cover

Deli Drawer

Half Shelf

Full Shelf

Crisper

Cover

Crisper

Drawers

Ice Tray

Fixed Door Bin

Door Rack

Dairy Door

Tall Bottle Retainer

Door Bin

Fixed Door Bin

Door Rack

Toe Grille

garage

temperature

coldest

cold off

* recommended

Deli Drawer

Cover

Features may vary according to model

IMPORTANT

Cleaning your Refrigerator Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small

amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your ngers. Rinse with warm water and

dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable uids, or abrasive cleaners to

remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before

using it. See the “Care & Cleaning” section in this manual. See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the “Optional Features”

section of this manual.

IMPORTANT

Moving your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure

to cover the oor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid oor damage. Always pull the

refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying

to move it as oor damage could occur.

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 rst 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 oor 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

For optimal performance, 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. Sufcient 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 ⅜ inch

Back 1 inch

Guidelines for nal positioning of your

refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest

rmly on the oor.

• 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.

To install the toe grille:

1. The toe grille is packaged with the covers installed or the covers are provided in the literature package. If the covers are provided in the literature package, install toe grille cover onto toe grille slot on side of toe grille corresponding with door handle. See Figure 1.

Figure 1

2. If toe grille covers are already installed, remove the cover on the side corresponding with the door hinge bracket. See Figure 2.

NOTE

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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.

Figure 2

3. Attach toe grille to cabinet. See Figure 3.

9/16"

(14 mm)

Max

Raise

Figure 3

some models

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Remove the toe grille.

2 Use a at-blade screwdriver or ⅜ inch

socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure 2). Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16 inch.

INSTALLATION

9/16"

(14 mm)

Max

Raise

Figure 3

NOTE

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Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

4 Some models are equipped with an anti-

tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise

until it contacts the oor.

Lower

Figure 2

3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling

screws. Lower the leveling screws on each

side clockwise until they contact the oor

(Figure 3). Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16 inch.

Anti-tip Bracket

Figure 4 (some models)

WARNING

The anti-tip device must be installed according to the instructions in your Use & Care Manual. Failure to do so will result in injury.

WARNING

When reversing the door swing:

You MUST move the anti-tip bracket to align with the hinges of the door. Failure to do so will result in injury.

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Top Hinge

Cover Front

Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Rear

Screw

Bottom

Hinge Screw

Top Hinge Screw

Tools Necessary:

Door

Phillips Head

Socket

Wrench Set

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NOTE

Adjustable

Wrench

oror

3/8" (10mm)

Fixed

Wrench

The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) 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 qualied person.

IMPORTANT

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” (Mechanical controls) or

“OFF” (Electronic controls) and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove

any food from door shelves.

Door removal and reversal instructions:

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and lift door off center hinge pin. Set door aside.

Top Hinge Cover

Top Hinge

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.

Shim

Stop

Washer

Hinge Pin

Center Hinge

Stop Screw

3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable

wrench and save for reassembly. Ensure

plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

Hinge Hole Plug

Screws

Handle Hole Plug

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