Jenn-Air JRS229A, JRS229B, JRS229W, JRSD229A, JRSD229B Owner's Manual

MJENN-AIR

Use & Care Manual

Frost Free Refrigerators

MODELS JRSD209, JRS229, JRSD2250, JRSD229,

JRSD2460, JRSD2490, JRSD2790

Model JRSD2490

PrintedinU.S.A. Cat.No.SSU209UA

1996Jenn-Air partNo.110303-1 1/96

Your Jenn-Air frost-free refrigerator was designed, engineered, and manufactured to the

highest standards of quality and performance, Since this manual explains how you can

obtain the best use of your Jenn-Air refrigerator, it is essential that you follow the

instructions carefully.

Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air appliance, write to us. Be sure
to provide the model number of your appliance. Jenn-Air Customer Assistance, c/o
Maytag Customer Service, PO Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

THE MODEL YOU HAVE SELECTED MAY NOT HAVE ALL OF THESE FEATURES SHOWN

Automatic Ice Maker Temp Control

Freezer Dispenser Bin Compartment

and Automatic & Drawer Refrigerator Dairy

Egg

Light Caddy

Freezer Adjustable Humidity Sealed

Adjustable Crispers

Shelves Sulk Glass Removable Shelves Retainer

Model JRSD2490 Basket Shelves

Storage Cantilever Base Grille

Controls

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1. Usethe three-pronged plug only with a grounding receptacleto provide protection
from electrical shock (see below). This appliance must be installed inaccordance

with the installation and grounding instructions on pages 3-4.

2. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning condenser, replacing a light bulb, or
making any repairs. Any servicing should be performed by a qualified technician.

3. Incaseof powerfailure, minimizedooropenings. If powerfailureisoflongduration,
protectfrozenfood by placingblocks ofdry iceontop of the packages, orcheck with
a localfrozen foods lockerplantabouttemporary storage. Frozenfoods which have

thawed completely should not be refrozen.

4. Any electric service cord that becomes frayed or damaged should be immediately
repaired or replaced. Never unplugyour appliance by pulling on the power cord.

5. Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes.

6. Removethe doors from any out-of-userefrigerator to prevent childentrapment and

suffocation.

7. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the

refrigerator is plugged in. This will helpprotectyou from possibleinjury. It will also
prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating

element that releases the cubes.

volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. There should be a separate, ,,T__ _o_ •
groundedcircuit,servingthis refrigerator only, DO NOTuse _.c,,G ,L_*

Your refrigerator is equipped with a three-pronged ground-

ing plugfor your protectionagainst possibleelectrical shock
hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle.

Where a standardtwo prong wall receptacle isencountered,

an extension cord. _ _!_

it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the cus-

tomer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three- _,,,_Y,Eo_,,,,_,_,,_o_,

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prong wanreceptacle. DO NOT,under any circumstances,

cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

DO NOTuse an adapterplug•

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If youare installingyournew refrigerator yourself,please followthese helpfulsugges-
tions.

1. Remove base skids. IlllJll I

2. Remove all exterior and interior tape carefully and

retain old tape. Make a small pad of this tape to pick
offanyremainingtape residues. Thiswill eliminatethe
need to use dangeroussolvents of any kind.

3, Removeanddiscardthe cantilevershelf packing clips

located just above each shelf where they hook onto

the frame. TO remove the red plastic clip, wiggle it

sidewaysand pull straightout.

4. Selecta locationfor yournew refrigeratorawayfrom any heat sources. Allow afree
flow of air through the front base gdfle.

5. Your model should not be installed where the room temperature will go below
55oF. because it willnot runfrequently enough to maintain propertemperature in

the freezer.

To enhance its appearance, maintainefficient performanceand for properfunctionof
the ice maker, your refdgeratorshould be level Using a carpenter'slevel, check your
refrigerator to make sureit is levelfront to back and sideto side. Thefront wheels were

adjusted at the factory so the cabinet would be level. However, jarring in transit, or
standingtherefrigeratoron anunevenfloormay causethedoorsto shiftoutof alignment.

If levelingis necessary, remove the base grilleand adjust the wheel with a screwdriver
as shown.

TOlock the cabinet inplace, turn down one or both LOWER¢,o,,ErCO..E_
locking feet, located near the front wheels. Rear

levelerfeet are notrequired.

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'ALIGN ACROSS TOP OF TOP OFCABINET.

CABINET.

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Your new refrigeratorhas two controls. One for .... _:_l%_q_%_ar_ [

regulatingthe temperaturein the freshfood com-

partmentand onefor thefreezer. Bothcontrolsare _.

locatedattheupperrearoftherefrigeratorcompart- / _ ,_m.,"-_%_3;_%_':r_.r
ment, just below the lightshield. Fig.A

FORMODELSJRSD2250&JRSD2460:

Tostartyour refrigerator, set therefrigerator control on "F"and set the freezer controlon
"4" (Seefig. A).

FORMODELSJRS229,JRSD209, JRSD229,JRSD2490, JRSD2790:

To startyour refrigerator,setthe refrigeratorcontrol

B).°n "6" andsetthe freezer contr°l °n "D" (See Fig" I ]_ _o._ _ _..,,oo,
Letthe refrigerator run at least two hours before

loading it with food.

iMPORTANT: In a day or so, you mydecide that one orbothcompartments should be
colder or warmer. DO NOT change either contro}more than one letteror one number

at a time, AIIow24hoursfortemperaturetostabilizebeforeadjustingthesettingagain.
This does not apply when you first start your refrigerator.

To turn off your refrigerator, set the refrigeratorcontrol on OFF.

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At times,the front surfaces ofyour refrigerator cabinetmaybewarm to thetouch. This
isa normalfunctionof your refrigerator, Thisfeature preventsmoisturefrom condensing

on the outside of your refrigerator during humid weather. This condition may be
noticeable when you first start your refrigerator, during hot weather, and during
excessive or lengthy door openings.

For efficientenergy use:

1, Besurethe refrigerator islevel andventilation around thefront grille is notblocked.
2, Checkdoor seals occasionallyfor leakage. Check at various places: top, bottom,

and sides,

3, Check the temperature; avoid unnecessary cold settings.

4. Keep the freezer near full capacity; lesscold air is lostduring door openings.
5, Let hot dishes cool before putting into refrigerator or freezer.

6. Cover liquids; Jfuncovered, the unit must work longer.
7, Clean refrigerator condenser coils at least twice a year.

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To maintainthe naturalflavor, moisture, and nutritionoffresh foods,we recommendthat
all dishes, trays, and containers of food be covered.

Adjustable cantilever shelves can be posi- _L...___ ,'_1
tioned to suit your specialneeds. To remove
a shelf, lift the rear straight up a fraction of an

inchand pull straight out. Tolock into another
position,dtt the shelf with the front up. Insert

hooks into desired frame openings and let the shelf settle into place. Make sure it is
securely locked at the rear, Some models have slide out shelves that ere designed to
contain spills. Height adjustments are made the same way, being careful that the

movable shelf remains fully in the frame.

Slide-out shelves move on plastic rails and may be easily pulled forward for access to
foods placedtoward therear. Toremove a slide-outshelf,pull it toward you until itstops,
then lift the front edge slightly and pull completely out.

The Temp Control Drawer provides short term storage of fresh meats without freezing.
The shelf with theTemp Control Drawercan be placed in one of three positions. When

adjusting this shelf, remove the drawer and look at the back wall of the drawer. It is
necessaryfor the air inlettube at theback ofthe refrigeratorto line up atthe top, middle

or bottom of the airslots in the back of the drawer. Set the temperature control to the
coldest position when adjusting the Temp Control Drawer. Once adjustment hasbeen

made, replacethe drawer and set the control to the desired setting.

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Thecontrol knob is located near the refrigerator control. As the knobisturned from the
"Cool"settingtowardthe "Cold"setting,thetemperature willget colder. Selectthe"Cool"
settingfor storage of luncheon meat and cheese. Select the "Cold" setting for storage

offresh meats.

AI}meats or poultry should be stored in their original store wrappings or in p}asticbags
to reduce the evaporationofmoisturefrom them. Keep your Temp Control Drawer

tightly closed at all times to obtain best results.

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