Jenn-Air 12642718 User Manual

JENN-AIR BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Introduction ...........................................................................2

Important Safety Information ............................................ 3

Installation Instructions .................................................. .4-9

How to Remove the Doors and Hinges .....................4

How to Reverse Refrigerator Door ............................. 5

How to Install and Remove Handles ............................S

How to Replace the Doors and Hinges ......................6

How to Install and Remove Panels ............................... 6

How to Remove and Installthe Pullout Drawer.......7

How to Connect the Water Supply..............................8

How to LevelYour Refrigerator ....................................9

Temperature Controls......................................................I0

FreshFood Features....................................................11-12

Water Dispenser .............................................................

Interior Shelves................................................................

Door Storage...................................................................

Climate-Controlled Drawers .......................................12

Accessories.......................................................................12

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Freezer Features................................................................13

Automatic Ice Maker ......................................................13

Drawers.............................................................................13

Accessories.......................................................................13

Water Filtration .................................................................14

Water Filter Data ..............................................................15

Hints and Care ...................................................................16

Cleaning Instructions......................................................16

How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs................17

Food StorageTips..............................................................18

Food StorageChart ..........................................................19

Normal Operating Sounds..............................................20

BeforeYou Call For Service......................................21-22

Warranty ..............................................................................23

Guide de L'Udlisateur .......................................................25

Guia del Usuario................................................................49

gNSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions were provided to aid
you in the installationof your refrigerator.

MEASURING THE

OPENING

A '/2"of air spaceshouldbe provided for
the back of the unit to allow for the

power cord and water line. When
installingyour unit, measurecarefully.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e.
carpet,file, wood floors, rugs) may make

your openingsmaller than anticipated.
Someclearancemay be gainedby using

the levelingprocedure on page9.

IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed
into a recess where top of unit is

completely covered,usedimensionsfrom
floor to top of hingecap to verify proper

clearance.

TRANSPORTING YOU

REFRIGERATOR

Follow these tips when movingthe unit
to final location:

> NEVER transport unit on its side. If

an upright position is not possible, lay

unit on its back. Allow unit to sit
upright for approximately 30 minutes

prior to pluggingunit in to assure oi[
return to the compressor. Plugging

unit in immediately may causedamage

to internal parts.

Use an appliancedolly when moving

unit.ALWAYS truck unit from its

side-NEVER from itsfront or back.

> Protect outsidefinish of unit during

transport by wrapping cabinet in
blanketsor inserting paddingbetween

the unit anddolly.

_- Secureunit to dolly firmly with straps

or bungee cords. Thread straps
through handles when possible. DO

NOT overtighten. Overfightening
restraints may dent or damage

outside finish.

SELECTING THE BEST
LOCATION

Allow for a free flow of air through
the front base grille.

Install the refrigerator where the
room temperature will not go below I.

55° F.With temperaturesbelow55° F,

the refrigerator will not run

frequentlyenoughto maintainproper
temperature in the freezer.

Locate the refrigerator away from
heatproducing appliancessuchas the
range or dishwasher,heat vents and

direct sunlight.
A minimumof 72"clearanceisrequired

at the back.Allow Y2"at the sidesfor

easeof installation. If refrigerator is
placedwith the door hingeside against

a wall, you may want to allow
additionalspace.

>-Use caution when installingthe

refrigerator on vinyl or hardwood
floorssoas not to mark or otherwise

damage the flooring. A piece of
plywood, a rug or other material
should be used to protect the floor
while positioningthe refrigerator.

How TOREMOVETHE

DOOR AND HINGES

Some installationsrequire door removal
to transport refrigerator to its final

location.

To remove drawer, see instructions on
page 7.

Unplug power cord from power

source.

2.
grille and

Remove toe ,__

bottom bracket

covers.

3.

Remove the top trim of

fresh food door with Phillips

screwdriver:

• Retain screws and trim for

replacement

4.

Unscrew Y,/' hex _ .
head screws from

top hinge to

removehinge.

• Retainallscrewsfor later use.

5.

Lift refrigerator door from center

hinge pin.

Remove center

6.

hingepin with a Y_6"
hex nut driver.

• Retain hinge pin

for later use. _ [ j

7.

Remove Phillips

screws to remove
center hinge.

• Retainallscrewsfor lateruse.

8.

Removeboth stabilizingbracketswith
Y_"hexheaddriver.

• Retain screws for later use.

How TO REVERSE

REFRIGERATOR DOOR

DOORS WITH TRIM AND

PANELS

I. Perform all steps listed in How to

Remove the Door and Hinges.

2. Perform removal stepslistedinHow

to Remove and Install Handles.

3. Transfer cabinet

plugsand screwsto
opposite side of

cabinet

4. Remove plugs with
flat blade of i

screwdriver
wrapped in masking

tape.

5. Remove center mullion screws with
Y_6"hex headdriver.

6. Locatedoor stop (B)anddoor cap(A)
on bottom edge of freshfood door.

Removewith a Phillipsscrewdriver.

• Trim will slide up approximately Y4"
and release from

8,

Rotate door panel

180° and tape in place.

door.

9.

Remove top door
extension with ¼" hex

head driver. Flip door
extension (A) so notched corner

turns in toward interior of door (B).

10.

Retrieve alternate side door trim
shippedwithrefrigerator.Installtrim

by aligningnotches of trim with
metalmountingtabs onsideof door.

• Slidetrim down until piece locks

into place.

• Taptop of trim with rubber mallet
to insuresnugfit_

• Repeatsameprocedure to install
handlesidetrim removedinstep7.

How TO INSTALL AND

REMOVE HANDLES

In some cases, handles may need to be
removed to transport unit through tight

spaces,reverse doors, or install panels.
Some models may come with handles

shipped separate from the refrigerator

door.

INSTALLING HANDLES

I. Retrieve handle from shipping

material (somemodels).

2. Locate handle
mountingpostson _ j

faceof door.

3. Position handle over mounting J
posts.

4. Tighten set screws(A) _
with a Y_2 Allen _

wrench /

REMOVING HANDLES

I. Locateset screws in handleand

loosen set screws with a Y32"Allen
wrench.

2. Lift handle from handle mounting

posts to remove.

i

• Retainallitemsfor laterreplacement

7. Remove side door trim (A) and
handleside trim (13)from door by

tappingbottom edgesupward with a
soft rubber mallet.

II. Replace bottom door cap (A)

removed in step 6.Installdoor stop

(B)on opposite side of door.

B

12.Removetapefrom panels.

13.Proceed to next columnto reinstall

handle.

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