Gibson GRT18S6AWR, GRT18S6AWP, GRT18S6AWL, GRT18S6AWJ, GRT18S6AWH Owner’s Manual

To? Mount:

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

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

instamlation oomad.desco..eoti.g

Opt[ona| |co Maker To Water Supply ..... 4 - 5

Door

Removal & Reversal ...... 6 ° 7

Features at a Glance ......... 8

Temperature Controme ........ 9

Looking inside .......... 10 - 11

raceService .................... 12

Food Storage

& Energy Saving Tips ....... 13

Normam Operating Sounds..14

Care & Cmeaning ......... 15 - 16

Warranty .................. 17 - 18

Espafioi ........... 21

Before You Call ............... 19

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCHONS PIN24o435_o6_64o8)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Home Products, mnc.are very proud of
our product and we are completly 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 ThankYou
for choosing our product, We hope you consider us for future
purchases,

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care blanual 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,

Questions?

1°800-944-9044

(United States)

1-866-213-9397

(Canada)

Extend Your Warranty Protection

With An

Extended Service Contract

CALL t-800-944-9044

To Enjoy These Benefits:

Please record your model and serial numbers below for

future reference.This information is found on your serial

plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE:Use

Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

only soar., and water to clean serial plate.

Total freedom from repair bills so

unexpected repairs won't upset your
budget.

Fast, convenient toil-free service is just
a phone caUl away.

Top-quality repairs by factory-trained

experts.
Quick access to genuine replacement

parts so you can rest assured your
refrigerator is repaired with the proper

components.

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference,

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

lmportant satety InstrUctions

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 presense 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,

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 GuideJines Must Be FoJlowedTo EnsureThat Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator
Will Opetate 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:
* Remove doors,

* Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside,
Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

ELECTRICAL mNFORMATION
* The refrigerator must be pJugged into its own

dedicated ! 15 VoJt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outJet.
The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a

three-pronggroundingplugforyourprotectionagainst the p0wer _o the I!ght bu!b and other e!ectr!ca!
electrical shock hazards, it must be plugged directly components_To turn off power to you[ refrigerate[ you

into a properly grounded three@tong 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 pJug.
* Immediately repair or replace any power cord that

becomes frayed or damaged,

, 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 outlet controlled by a wall

switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being

. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault

Interrupter (GFI) circuit,

your ref[ige[at0r from Cooling, but does not disconnect

Donot under

any circumstances, I
cut, remove,

orbypass the |
grounding prong, J

ThisUse& CareManuaUprovidesspecificoperating
instructionsforyourmodelUsetherefrigeratoronUyas
instructedinthisUse&CareManualBeforestartingthe
refrigerator,foltowtheseimportantfirst steps.

LOCATION

Choose a pUacethat is near a grounded eUectricaUoutUet,
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter pUug,

ff possiMe, pUacethe refrigerator out of direct sunlight
and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat

sources,
The refrigerator must be instafled on a floor that is UeveU

and strong enough to support a fufly baded refrigerator,
Consider water suppUyavaHabifity for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

mNSTALLATION

Do Not instafl the refrigerator where

the temperature will drop below 55OF(13°c) or rise above

110°F (430C),The compressor will not be ableto maintain

lower front of your refrigerator, Suffic!ent air

circulation !s essential for the proper operation of
your refrigerator.

Installation Clearances

o Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

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

LEVEUNG
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:

1,

2, Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench

to adjust front rollers.

doors close freely when opened ha!fway.The refrigerator

should slope ¼ to Y2from front-to-back.Then !eve! the
refrigerator from side to side,

NOTE: ff YOusee black coi!s/tubing Onthe back o?you r

DOOR OPENING

NOTE: If you r refrigerator is placed with the door hinge

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,

Raise

lftstailatio ° Connecting Opdona/ Ice Maker To Water Supply

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

refrigerator from eJectricaJ power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

To Avoid Property Damage:

- Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.Water suppJytubing made of 1A" plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water bake. Manufacturer will not be responsible for
any damage if pJaatic tubing is used for supply line.

• DO NOT install water aupplytubing in areas where temperatures fall beJow 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 lasts/flag 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 ¼ inch (6,4 ram) 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,

NOTE: Water line kit number 5808917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional COst,Contains 25 feet (7,6

meters) of V,;inch OD Copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2)

ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply linel

1 1

To Connect Water Supply Line To ice Maker inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric powersource.

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.

Vanve Her

Water Valve

7. Ceil excess water supply line (about 2_/2turns) 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.

from household water supply

9. Reconnect refrigeratortoelectrical powersource.

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

ice. Air in new plumbing lines may

cause ice maker to cycle two Orthree times before making a fu!!tray of !ce_New' plumb!ng may cause !cetObe disco!ered

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

Clamp

Brass

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions

Door Stor

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Cabinet Hole
Plugs

Hinge Hole

Top Hinge
Cover

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DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing)

can be reversed, from left to right or right to [eft, by moving the door

hinges from one side to the other, Reversing the door sw[ag should be
performed by a qualified person,

iMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature centre[
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 ol

center hinge pin, Set door aside,

3, Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save tor

reassembly, 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

oosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to

P ers

DoorStop
Screw_

6, Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove

aside screw and install center hinge,

7. Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench
8, nstaii bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed

from step 7,

9, Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench, Move hinge pin

to other hob in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench,
1O, Reverse door handles ,'see instructions on next page),
11, Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side.

12, Position refrigerator door onto lower hinge pin and screw center hinge

pin through center hinge into top of door, Close refrigerator door to

help align hinge hob,
13, Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench,
14, Remove cabinet and hinge hob 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 turn refrigerator ternperature control

to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.