Imperial W10454005A Use & Care Manual

REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts or service, call: 1-800-853-3508,

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RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d’utilisation

et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance,

composez le 1-800-853-3508,

ou visitez notre site web

www.imperialfreezers.biz

Table of Contents/Table des matières.................. 2

W10454005A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY...........................................................................2

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................3

Unpack the Refrigerator ...........................................................................3

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

Electrical Requirements............................................................................4

Door Handle.............................................................................................. 4

Adjust the Door .........................................................................................5

Normal Sounds .........................................................................................5

REFRIGERATOR USE .................................................................................5

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ................................................................5

Using the Control......................................................................................5

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................................................11

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur .............................................11

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION .........................................................12

Déballage du réfrigérateur ......................................................................12

Exigences d'emplacement .....................................................................12

Spécifications électriques.......................................................................13

Poignée de porte ....................................................................................13

Ajustement de porte ...............................................................................13

Sons normaux.........................................................................................14

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.......................................................14

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée..................................14

Utilisation de la commande ....................................................................14

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES .....................................................................6

Refrigerator Shelves ................................................................................. 6

Crispers.....................................................................................................6

Crisper Humidity Control.......................................................................... 7

Door Bin.................................................................................................... 7

REFRIGERATOR CARE .............................................................................. 7

Cleaning.................................................................................................... 7

Changing the Light Bulb...........................................................................7

Power Interruptions .................................................................................. 7

Vacation and Moving Care ....................................................................... 8

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 8

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE........................................................................ 9

WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 10

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ........................................15

Tablettes du réfrigérateur .......................................................................15

Bacs à légumes ......................................................................................15

Réglage de l’humidité dans le bac à légumes .......................................15

Balconnet de porte................................................................................. 16

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.........................................................16

Nettoyage ............................................................................................... 16

Remplacement de l'ampoule d’éclairage...............................................16

Pannes de courant électrique.................................................................17

Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement................... 17

DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................17

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................................19

GARANTIE.................................................................................................. 19

REFRIGERATOR 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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
instructions.

follow

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

■

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 refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■

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.

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
refrigerator.

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

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.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. 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.

Remove the Packaging

■ 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 “Refrigerator Safety.”

Clean Before Using

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

Important information to know about glass shelves
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.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.

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Location Requirements

A

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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

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

IMPORTANT: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will
fall below 40°F (5°C).

Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both sides
of the refrigerator and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the
refrigerator and the wall. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall,
leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can open wider.

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 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 Temperature Control to the OFF
position as shown and then disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical source.

When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical
source and reset the Temperature Control to the desired setting.
See “Using the Control.”

Door Handle

3" (7.5 cm)

3" (7.5 cm)

Electrical Requirements

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.

B

A

C

A. Grommet
B. Clip
C. Handle

To Install:

1. Position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting

clips are down, and align the holes with the grommets.

2. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against

the door, and slide the handle down to engage.

To Remo ve :

■ Grasping the lower part of the handle firmly, slide it up and pull

the handle straight out from the door.

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

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Adjust the Door

1. Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing

materials.

2. Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the

refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator rests on two fixed
supports.

3. Adjust the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off of the

floor.
NOTE: If your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs

should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off of the floor to
ensure the refrigerator does not roll forward when the door is
opened.

■ Place a leveling tool on top of the refrigerator first side to

side, then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise
a corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.

4. Repeat Step 3 until refrigerator is level.

5. After refrigerator is fully loaded with food, recheck with level

as in Step 3.

Normal Sounds

Your new refrigerator 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, like 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 refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep

your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize
energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may
cause your refrigerator 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.

■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through

the refrigerator compartment. The fan speed may increase as
you open the doors or add warm food.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the

water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

■ 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 refrigerator.

■ 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.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air
enters through the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then
recirculates through the vent near the bottom.

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

IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap
or cover foods tightly.

Using the Control

Setting the Control

For your convenience, your refrigerator control is preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
control is still preset to the mid-setting as shown.

NOTE: To turn your refrigerator OFF, turn the refrigerator control to
the setting shown. Your refrigerator will not cool when the
refrigerator control is set to the OFF position.

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Adjusting the Control

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding
food. It is best to wait 24 hours before putting food into the
refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like. Move the dial one setting at a time and wait
24 hours between adjustments.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Temperature Control
to a colder (higher) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartment any faster.

NOTE: During high humidity, moisture may form on the outside of
the refrigerator. To avoid rust, dry the refrigerator’s exterior and
reset the Temperature Control to a colder (higher) setting.

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES

Important information to know about glass shelves
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.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.

Refrigerator Shelves

Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different
heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and
saves energy.

To remove and replace a shelf:

1. Remove the shelf by pulling it forward slightly to align the shelf

stops with the openings in the refrigerator compartment liner.
Lift straight up, and pull the shelf out the rest of the way.

Crispers

Drawers

To remove and replace a drawer:

1. Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the

drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.

2. Replace a drawer by sliding it back in fully past the stop.

Crisper Cover

To remove the crisper(s) cover:

1. Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass insert firmly with one hand

and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises
above the plastic frame. Slowly slide the glass insert forward
to remove.

2. Lift the cover frame and remove it.

To replace crisper cover:

1. Fit the back of the cover frame into the supports on the side

walls of the refrigerator. Lower the front of the cover frame into
place.

2. Slide the rear of the glass insert into the cover frame and lower

the front into place.

Meat Storage Guide

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and
moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for
storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given,
freeze the meat.

Fresh fish or shellfish.........................use same day as purchased

Chicken, ground beef, variety meats (liver)......................1-2 days

Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ..................................................3-5 days

Cured meats...................................................................7-10 days

Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or
place in containers with tight fitting lids.

2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf stops through the

openings in the refrigerator compartment liner. Slide the shelf
in the rest of the way.

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