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Crosley 241024401 Use And Care Manual

Crosley corp. side by side refrigerator use & care manual
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Welcome
Safety Instructions
Installation --
Includes Connecting
IHousehold Water Supply to refrigerator
Door Removal
Instructions
Features at a Glance
Temperature Controls
Looking Inside
Automatic Ice and Water
Dispenser
Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips
Normal Operating Sounds
Care & Cleaning
Warranty
Before You Call
Solutions to
Common Problems
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PN: 241824401 (June 2007)

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  • Page 1: Refrigerator Welcome

    Use & Care Manual Side by Side Refrigerator Español Français READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Welcome Safety Instructions Installation -- IHousehold Water Supply to refrigerator Door Removal Instructions Features at a Glance Temperature Controls Looking Inside Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser Food Storage &...

  • Page 2: Welcome & Congratulations

    Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Crosley Corporation are very proud of our product and we are completely 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Such damage is not covered under your warranty. • Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally. IMPOR IMPOR...

  • Page 4: Installation

    LEVELING 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 ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/4”...

  • Page 5: Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator

    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).

  • Page 6: Door Removal Instructions

    Bottom Hinge Screw DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. Before you start: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.

  • Page 7: Features At A Glance

    FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Electronic Controls Mechanical Controls...

  • Page 8: Mechanical Temperature Controls

    COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.

  • Page 9: Electronic Temperature Controls

    ALLOWING COOLING TIME BEFORE USE To ensure safe food storage, allow your refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before placing food inside. During this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.

  • Page 10: Temperature Controls

    If ever you see both temperature displays continously flashing, it may indicate that the control system has detected a performance problem. Call your service representative, who can interpret the flashing message. To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items.

  • Page 11: Turning The Cooling System On And Off

    TURNING THE COOLING SYSTEM ON AND OFF You can disable the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the On/Off button located on the left side of the temperature control panel. To ensure that you do not accidentally turn off the cooling system, the button does not work unless you press and hold it for three seconds.

  • Page 12: Looking Inside

    CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. To adjust cantilever shelves: Lift front edge up. Pull shelf out.
  • Page 13 TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. To install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as shown in the diagram. The Tall Bottle Retainer works best with a Bin Snugger.

  • Page 14: Automatic Ice And Water Dispenser

    AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features may vary according to model. EXTREME To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the Touch Pad FREEZE activate this feature. A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pad for 3-5 seconds to deactivate.
  • Page 15 AUTOMATIC ICE AND WATER DISPENSER AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features may vary according to model. l l i l l i l l i l l i s l l...
  • Page 16 To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is first connected to the household water supply line and whenever you replace the water filter. CAUTION...
  • Page 17 If the auger is not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will only dispense Crushed Ice . The freezer door may also not close properly causing warm air to leak into the freezer.
  • Page 18 Filter Status light will turn red after 400 gallons of water has flowed through the ice and water dispenser. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.

  • Page 19: Changing The Filter

    The Filter Status light will turn red after approximately 400 gallons of water has flowed through the ice and water dispenser. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.

  • Page 20: Automatic Ice And Water

    Status light will turn red after approximately 250 gallons of water flowed through the ice and water dispenser. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed and bypass installed).

  • Page 21: Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas

    • Refer to this Use & Care Manual for the suggested temperature control settings. • Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer and use more energy. • Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator.

  • Page 22: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

    Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.

  • Page 23: Care And Cleaning

    Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.

  • Page 24: Replacing Light Bulbs

    IMPOR If the refrigerator is going to be stored or moved in freezing temperatures, the water in the ice and water system must be drained completely. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service.

  • Page 25: Refrigerator Warranty

    WARRANTY purchase date * In addition to warranty shown above, ask your dealer about Crosley Extended Limited Warranty that comes to you at no extra charge for the 2 years. In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Crosley Corporation. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty.

  • Page 26: Before You Call

    Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. • It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. • It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely. • Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more.
  • Page 27 Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED) CAUSE • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often. • See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. •...

  • Page 28: Ice Dispenser

    Very little food in freezer. • Ice has bad odor and Ice has picked up odor or taste. flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. • Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor. • Ice not used frequently enough.
  • Page 29 Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section. • See Replacing Light Bulbs in Care and Cleaning section. • Light switch is located on side of refrigerator and freezer liners. • See PROBLEM section RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR. •...

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