Gladiator Garageworks W10131407A User Manual

FREEZERATOR® CONVERTIBLE

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.gladiatorgw.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-866-342-4089. In Canada, visit our website at www.gladiatorgarageworks.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator interior.

Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones para el usuario del refrigerador” en español, o para obtener información adicional de su producto, visite: www.gladiatorgw.com

Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada al lado derecho del interior del refrigerador.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

CONVERTIBLE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER SAFETY .............. 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 2

CONVERTIBLE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER USE ..................... 8

UPPER COMPARTMENT FEATURES ........................................ 9

LOWER COMPARTMENT FEATURES........................................ 9

DOOR FEATURES....................................................................... 10

CONVERTIBLE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER CARE ................ 11

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 12

WARRANTY................................................................................. 14

SÉCURITÉ DU

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR/CONGÉLATEUR CONVERTIBLE...............15

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ...........................................16

UTILISATION DU

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR/CONGÉLATEUR CONVERTIBLE...............22

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU COMPARTIMENT SUPÉRIEUR.....23

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU COMPARTIMENT INFÉRIEUR ......24

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE........................................25

ENTRETIEN DU

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR/CONGÉLATEUR CONVERTIBLE...............25

DÉPANNAGE ...............................................................................27

GARANTIE ...................................................................................28

CONVERTIBLE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER SAFETY

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 is the safety alert symbol. 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 “WARNING.”

These words mean:

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

DANGER

WARNING

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.

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follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

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 parts and panels before operating.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your convertible refrigerator/freezer, follow these

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■

Use nonflammable cleaner.

■

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

■

Use two or more people to move and install convertible

refrigerator/freezer.

■

Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator.

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

WARNING

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Refrigerator

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install convertible

refrigerator/freezer.

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

Remove the Packaging

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb

inside.

When Moving Your Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer:

Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is heavy. When moving the convertible refrigerator/freezer for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the convertible refrigerator/freezer straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the convertible refrigerator/freezer when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

NOTE: If casters are installed, unlock the casters before trying to move your convertible refrigerator/freezer.

■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on

the convertible refrigerator/freezer. 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 convertible refrigerator/freezer. For more information, see “Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Safety.”

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your convertible/refrigerator freezer before using it. See the cleaning instructions in “Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Care.”

Ice Maker

Ice maker option not available.

Location Requirements

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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

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

To ensure proper ventilation for your convertible refrigerator/freezer, allow for ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your convertible refrigerator/freezer next to a fixed wall, leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side (some models require more) to allow for the door to swing open.

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the convertible refrigerator/freezer near an oven, radiator, or other heat source where the temperature will rise above 110°F (43°C), nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 0°F (-17°C).

2" (1.25 cm)

WARNING

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 convertible refrigerator/freezer into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is equipped with a longer power cord for easier placement and movement.

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your convertible refrigerator/freezer 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 lower compartment control to OFF, and then disconnect the convertible refrigerator/freezer from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the convertible refrigerator/freezer to the electrical source and reset the control to the desired setting. See “Using the Controls.”

2" (5.08 cm)

Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Doors

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

■ Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■ If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see “Remove

Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included

later in this section after “Final Steps.”

Remove Doors and Hinges

⁵⁄₁₆

" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug convertible refrigerator/freezer or disconnect power.

2. Open lower compartment door and remove base grille from the

bottom front of the convertible refrigerator/freezer. See Base Grille graphic.

3. Close the lower compartment 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 upper compartment door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center

Hinge graphic. Lift the lower compartment 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, continue with the “Reverse Doors (optional)” instructions. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges”.

Reverse Doors (optional)

Round-Head

Handle Screw

Cabinet

1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and move

them to opposite side. See Graphic 1.

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move

them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See Graphic 2.

Doors

1. Remove door stop from both the upper and lower compartment

doors and move to the other side. See Graphics 3 and 4.

Door Handle

Screw Hole Plug

Replace Doors and Hinges

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

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten

screws. Replace the lower compartment 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 upper compartment door.

3. Assemble the parts for 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 upper compartment

door aligns evenly with the top of the lower compartment 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.

WARNING

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.

3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to convertible

refrigerator/freezer.

Door Removal &

Replacement

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

Base Grille

Top Hinge

A. Top Hinge Cover

/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

B. C. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

5/16"

Hex-Head Hinge Screws

A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

Removal of Door Stops

A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw

A. Center Hinge

/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

A. Bottom Hinge

/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Reinstallation of Door Stops

A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw

Adjust the Doors

NOTE: If the casters are installed on your convertible refrigerator/ freezer, the leveling screws will not work. Shims can be placed under the casters to level a convertible refrigerator/freezer that has casters installed.

Door Closing

Your convertible refrigerator/freezer has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your convertible refrigerator/ freezer seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the convertible refrigerator/freezer's tilt using the instructions below.

1. Remove the base grille. See Base Grille graphic in “Convertible

Refrigerator/Freezer Doors.” The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the convertible refrigerator/freezer on either side.

2. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling

screw to the right to raise that side of the convertible refrigerator/ freezer or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the convertible refrigerator/freezer.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the convertible refrigerator/freezer takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close

as easily as you like. If not, tilt the convertible refrigerator/freezer slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount.

4. Replace the base grille.

Align Doors

If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it using the instructions below:

1. Pry off the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆" socket or wrench.

3. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer between

the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover.

Caster Installation

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install convertible

refrigerator/freezer.

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

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

TOOLS NEEDED:

■ ¹⁄₂" Socket wrench or nut

driver

■ ¹⁄₂" Wrench

PARTS SUPPLIED:

■ Rigid casters (2)

■ Swivel casters (2)

■ ⁵⁄₁₆—18 Self-locking

hex-nuts (16)

■ ⁵⁄₁₆—18 x ⁷⁄₈" Hex-head

bolts (16)

■ ¹⁄₄—20 x 1¹⁄₄" Lock washers (4)

1. Before you begin, turn the lower compartment control to off.

2. Unplug convertible refrigerator/freezer or disconnect power.

3. Remove food and any adjustable shelves and bins from

convertible refrigerator/freezer.

4. Open the lower compartment door and remove the base grille.

Remove the grille by grasping the grille with both hands, lifting up and pulling bottom of the grille toward you.

5. Place the plastic skids (shipped with the convertible refrigerator/

freezer) on the floor at least 3 ft (91.44 cm) apart. Lay a piece of cardboard or other protective material over the skids. This will elevate the convertible refrigerator/freezer to allow for easier caster installation and also protect it from scratches.

NOTE: If the skids have been discarded or are not available, 2" x 4" boards may be used.

6. Place the convertible refrigerator/freezer on its side on top of the

cardboard or protective material. Make sure the door hinge is facing upward.

IMPORTANT: It is important that the door hinge face upward during the entire caster installation.

■ ³⁄₈" Socket wrench or nut

driver

■ ¹⁄₄—20 x1¹⁄₄" Self-tapping

Hex-head bolts (4)

■ Caster brackets (located in

FeaturePak) (2)

■ Plastic skids (shipped with

the convertible refrigerator/ freezer)

A. Top hinge

B. Center hinge

7. Remove the casters and fasteners from the box.

8. Locate and remove the caster brackets from the FeaturePak.

9. Using ⁵⁄₁₆—18 x ⁷⁄₈" hex-head bolts, attach one rigid caster and

one swivel caster to each caster bracket. The rigid caster fits the front of the bracket and the swivel caster fits on the rear.

10. Insert the hex-head bolts from the bottom and start the self-

locking nuts for each caster.

A B

A. Self-locking nut B. Caster bracket

11. Hold the head of the hex-head bolts with a wrench while

tightening the self-locking nuts with a socket wrench.

12. Using a ¹⁄₂" socket wrench, remove the four unit bolts (two on

each side) from the lower front and rear of the convertible refrigerator/freezer.

NOTE: Do not remove leveling bolt. Lower Front Corner

C. ⁵⁄₁₆—18 x D. Caster

⁷⁄₈

" Hex-head bolt

Lower Rear Corner

A. Rear unit hole B. Caster bracket

14. Hold the bracket in place and insert the unit bolts into the front

and rear unit holes and tighten.

NOTE: Do not overtighten the bolts.

15. Insert two of the ¹⁄₄—20 x 1¹⁄₄" self-tapping hex-head bolts and

lock washers into the two holes in the side of the caster bracket. Push the caster bracket against the bottom of the convertible refrigerator/freezer and tighten the bolts using a ³⁄₈"socket wrench.

A. Leveling bolt (do not remove) B. Unit bolt

13. Place the slot in the rear of the caster bracket over the hole in the

rear of the convertible refrigerator/freezer. Align the hole in the front of the caster bracket with the hole in the front of the convertible refrigerator/freezer.

A. Caster bracket holes

16. Repeat steps 12 to 15 for the second caster bracket.

Complete the Assembly

1. Lock the front caster wheels.

2. Insert a small piece of cardboard between the caster brake and

the floor. This will help prevent the brake from rubbing on the floor.

3. Stand the convertible refrigerator/freezer upright.

4. Replace the base grille by placing the metal clips in the openings

in the metal panel and rolling the grille downward until it snaps into place.

5. Unlock the wheels and move the convertible refrigerator/freezer

into its desired location.

6. After the convertible refrigerator/freezer is in position, lock the

wheels.

7. Plug in convertible refrigerator/freezer or reconnect power.

Normal Sounds

Your new convertible refrigerator/freezer may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

■ Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is designed to run efficiently,

to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your convertible refrigerator/freezer to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

■ Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will sound louder than

regular refrigerators. This is due to the high fan speed. This speed is necessary to keep the convertible refrigerator/freezer operating properly in the harsher environments of most garages.

■ You may hear a hissing noise after you close the lower

compartment door. This is due to the colder temperature of the lower compartment and the stronger seal on the door.

■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the

upper and lower compartments. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant or items

stored on top of the convertible refrigerator/freezer.

■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may

cause a sizzling sound.

■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the

refrigerant flowing in your convertible refrigerator/freezer.

■ Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a

popping noise.

■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the

condenser fan.

■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost

cycle.

CONVERTIBLE

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit airflow between the lower and upper sections. As shown in the illustration, the majority of the cold air enters the lower compartment through vents behind the lower control box, flows through the lower section and is recirculated through the opening in the top of the lower compartment. The rest of the cold air enters the upper compartment through the vent in the upper control box, then flows through the upper section and is recirculated through the rear wall.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your convertible refrigerator/freezer controls are preset at the factory with the upper compartment set in refrigeration mode and the lower compartment controls set at the midpoint. When you first install your convertible refrigerator/freezer, make sure that the controls are still preset to the factory settings.

Upper Compartment Control

The upper compartment of your convertible refrigerator/freezer can function as either a refrigerator or a freezer. The control in the upper compartment allows you to switch it from Refrigerator Mode to Freeze mode. Make sure that the correct mode for your storage requirement is selected.

Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is designed for use in the garage. If the upper compartment is set to Freeze, your usual setting for the lower compartment should be adequate for most summer or winter conditions. Under extreme summer or winter conditions, you may need to make minor adjustments to the upper compartment control in order to maintain the desired temperature in the upper compartment.

To Change the Upper Compartment to Freeze Mode:

■ Turn the control all the way to FREEZE.

Freeze

Converts compartment to freezer

Adjust freezer settings in bottom compartment

Coldest

Cold

IMPORTANT: If the control is set between FREEZE and COLDEST settings, the upper compartment may not operate in the desired mode. The control should be set all the way to FREEZE to function properly as a freezer, or in the range between COLD and COLDEST to function properly as a refrigerator.

Lower Compartment Control

The lower compartment functions as a freezer at all times. The control in the lower compartment controls the temperature in the lower compartment and the temperature in the upper compartment when the upper compartment is in Freeze mode.

NOTE: To turn your convertible refrigerator/freezer off, turn the lower compartment control to the word OFF and the upper compartment to FREEZE. Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will not cool when the lower compartment control is set to OFF.

OFF

Freeze

Converts compartment to freezer

Adjust freezer settings in bottom compartment

Coldest

Cold

Coldest

Cold

IMPORTANT:

■ When the upper compartment is in refrigeration mode, the

temperature is controlled by the upper control. When it is in freeze mode, the temperature is controlled by the lower compartment control.

■ Give your convertible refrigerator/freezer time to cool down

completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the convertible refrigerator/freezer.

■ If you add food before the convertible refrigerator/freezer has

cooled completely, your food may spoil. Adjusting the Lower and Upper Compartment Controls to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

The settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the lower or upper compartment, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.

If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

LOWER COMPARTMENT section too warm

- Door opened often, large amount of food added or room temperature very warm

UPPER COMPARTMENT section too warm

- Door opened often, or large amount of food added or very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough)

LOWER COMPARTMENT section too cold

- Controls not set correctly for your conditions

UPPER COMPARTMENT section too cold

- Controls not set correctly for your conditions

Adjust LOWER COMPARTMENT Control toward coldest.

If in Refrigerator Mode, adjust UPPER COMPARTMENT Control toward coldest.

If in Freeze mode, adjust LOWER COMPARTMENT Control toward coldest.

Adjust LOWER COMPARTMENT Control toward cold.

If in Refrigerator Mode adjust UPPER COMPARTMENT Control toward cold.

If in Freeze mode, adjust LOWER COMPARTMENT Control toward cold.

UPPER COMPARTMENT

Upper Compartment Floor

To Remove and Replace the Upper Compartment Floor:

1. Remove all items from the compartment floor.

2. Remove the floor by raising the front and lifting it out.

3. Replace the floor by inserting the two rear tabs into the holes in

the rear of the lower compartment. Lower the floor onto the liner of the lower compartment.

LOWER COMPARTMENT

FEATURES

Shelves

For storage flexibility, the shelves in your convertible refrigerator/ freezer are adjustable. Adjust the shelves to different heights and store similar foods together. This reduces the time the door is open and saves energy.

Half-Width Shelf/Frame

To Remove and Replace a Shelf/Frame:

1. Remove the shelf/frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it

out of the shelf supports.

2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the

shelf supports. Tilt the front of the shelf up until rear shelf hooks drop into the shelf supports. Check to make sure that the shelf is securely in position.

Full-Width Shelf

To Remove and Replace the Shelf:

1. Remove all items from the shelf. Remove the shelf by raising the

front and pulling it forward.

2. Replace the shelf by lifting the front while sliding the shelf back

until it locks into place.

FEATURES

Upper Compartment Shelf

To Remove and Replace the Shelf:

1. Remove the shelf by lifting the entire shelf slightly and moving it

all the way to the left-hand side. Tilt the right-hand side up and out of the shelf supports.

2. Replace the shelf by inserting the left-hand end all the way into

the shelf supports. Then, lower the right-hand end of the shelf and insert it into the shelf supports.

NOTE: The shelf should lower slightly and lock into place. If the shelf does not appear stable, make sure both ends of the shelf are inserted into the shelf supports.

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