Crosley CT18AKXJW01, CT18AKXKQ01 Owner’s Manual

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REFRIGERATOR

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .......................................................... 3

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .................................... 3

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .......................................... 4

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ....................................................... 4

Location Requirements ................................................................ 4

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5

Connecting to a Water Source .................................................... 5

Refrigerator Doors: Removing,

Reversing (optional) and Replacing ............................................. 6

Door Closing and Alignment ........................................................ 8

Understanding Sounds You May Hear ........................................ 8

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .................................................... g

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation .................................................... 9

Setting the Control(s) ................................................................... 9

Adjusting Control Settings ........................................................... 9

Ice Maker .................................................................................... 10

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ...................................................... 10

Refrigerator Shelves ................................................................... 10

Lateral Adjustable Shelf ............................................................. 11

Crispers and Meat Drawers ....................................................... 11

Crisper Humidity Control ........................................................... 12

Chilled Meat Drawer ................................................................... 12

Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ........................................................... 12

Utility or Egg Bin......................................................................... 12

FREEZER FEATURES .................................................................. 13

Freezer Shelf .............................................................................. 13

Adjustable Half-width Freezer Shelf .......................................... 13

Pull-out Freezer Floor ................................................................. 13

DOOR FEATURES ........................................................................ 14

Door Rails ................................................................................... 14

Can Racks and Door Bins .......................................................... 14

Adjustable Utility Compartment & Tray ..................................... 14

Flip-up Door Shelf ...................................................................... 14

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ....................................... 15

Cleaning Your Refrigerator ......................................................... 15

Changing the Light Bulbs ........................................................... 15

Power Interruptions .................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 16

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 18

In the U.S.A ................................................................................ 18

Accessories ................................................................................ 18

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 20

REFRIGERATORSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance, Always read and obey all safety messages,

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol.

"WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic

precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• Replace all panels before operating.

• Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

• Use nonflammable cleaner.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

• Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready models only).

• Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on some models).

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

ProperDisposalofYour

Old Refrigerator

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or

brain damage.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems

of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous

- even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help

prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily

climb inside.

INSTALLINGYOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Removing packaging materials

• 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 fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These

products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see the "Refrigerator Safety" section.

On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other

feature parts may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak.

Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper assembly.

Depending on your model, to remove the protective (transparent) film that is on the nameplate, which is located on the freezer handle, use your fingernail and peel off the film, starting from one side and peeling to the other.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the

refrigerator (on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

When Moving Your Refrigerator: Your refrigerator is heavy= When moving the refrigerator

for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor=

Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it= Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to move

it, as floor damage could occur=

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Toensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for 1/2in. (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections.

NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

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Cleaning before use

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the "Caring for Your Refrigerator" section.

important information to know about glass shemves

and covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when

they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to

sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping= For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter

into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal= Glass shelves and covers are heavy= Use special care when re-

moving them to avoid impact from dropping=

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical

connection:

Cold water supply

Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi. If you have questions about your water pressure, call your utility company.

Connecting to water line:

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a V2in. to 11/4in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD

water pipe near the refrigerator. NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of

the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure

from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use % in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a grounded drill, drill a 1/4in. hole in the cold water pipe

you have selected.

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Recommended grounding method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded

electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet

that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an

extension cord. NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or

removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you

are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control

depending on the model) to the desired setting.

Read alldirectionscarefullybeforeyou begin, IMPORTANT."

• Ifyou turntherefrigeratoron beforethewater lineis connected,turntheicemaker OFK

• All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.

Tools required: Standard screwdriver, 7_6in. and _/2in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, _/4in. nut driver and drill

bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded). NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4in.

(6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, aunion, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with

your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or 3_6in.

(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

1.Cold WaterPipe 5. Compression Sleeve

2. Pipe Clamp 6. Shut-Off Valve

3. Copper Tubing 7.Packing Nut

4. Compression Nut

6. Fasten the shut-off valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4in. drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.

Connecting to refrigerator:

1. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.

2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts

that leak.

1. Tube Clamp

2. Copper Tubing

3. Compression Nut

4. Value Inlet

3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it

in the 1/4in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

TOOLS NEEDED: %6 in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips

screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, %6 in. open-end wrench, flat 2 in. putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

• Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF and unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

• If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see the "Door and hinge removal" and "Door and hinge replacement"

sections.

Door and hinge removal

5/16"Hex-Head Hinge Screw

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator (see Base Grille graphic).

Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until

you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets

to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown inthe Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see "Door and hinge replacement".

Door reversal (optional)

Door Stop Screw

Door Handle Sealing Screw

Fiat-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

Cabinet

Remove ¾6 in. hex-head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move

them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see Graphic

1-2).

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Door Handle Screw Cover

Round-Head Handle Screw

Freezer door

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 2).

2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 3).

3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 4).

4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 5).

5. Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown (see Graphic 2).

6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place.

Refrigerator door

1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove the handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim down as shown (see Graphic 6-2).

2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 6-3).

3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown (see Graphic 3).

4. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 4).

5. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 7).

6. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 5).

7. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 6-3). Drive top two screws in handle first. Align lower portion of handle and drive

bottom screw.

8. Align refrigerator bottom trim. For Style 1, replace the door handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim into place (see Graphic 6-2).

9. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on product.

Door and hinge replacement

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets

to hold the doors in place while you are working.

2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws (see Center Hinge graphic). Replace the freezer

door.

3. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown (see Top Hinge graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.

4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover (see Top Hinge graphic).

2. Replace the base grille (see Base Grille graphic).

3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

4. Reset the controls (see "Setting the Controls" section).

5. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.

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