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Cosmo COS-RFFV183GHS Owner's Manual

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REFRIGERATOR
COS-RFFV183GHS
COS-RFFV183RS
FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.
INSTALLER:
PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THIS UNIT FOR
THE OWNER.
OWNER:
PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Rev.24.10

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  • Page 1 REFRIGERATOR COS-RFFV183GHS COS-RFFV183RS FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THIS UNIT FOR THE OWNER. OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Rev.24.10...
  • Page 2 COSMO Appliances are designed according to the strictest safety and performance standard for the North American market. We follow the most advanced manufacturing philosophy.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ..................4 Important Safety Instructions ................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................10 Refrigerator Layout ..................... 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................. 12 Before Installing ....................12 Unpacking the Refrigerator ................13 Choosing the Proper Location ................14 Dimensions and Clearances ................ 15 Assembling/Removing Door Handles ...............
  • Page 4 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 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.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions: • This refrigerator must be • To avoid serious injury or death, properly installed and located in children should not stand on, or accordance with the installation play in or with the appliance.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions: • Connect to potable water supply • Do not refreeze frozen foods only. A cold water supply is which have thawed completely. required for automatic icemaker •...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an adapter or an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR WARNING SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Failure to follow these disposal instructions can result in death or serious injury. 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."...
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Check the rating label for refrigerant type. If R600a, follow the warning instructions below. WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, also known as R600a, a natural gas with high environmental compatibility. However, it is also combustible.
  • Page 10 The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes. EXTERIOR 1. Door handle 3. Drawer handle (COS-RFFV183GHS only) (COS-RFFV183GHS only) 2. Refrigerator door 4. Freezer drawer...
  • Page 11 INTERIOR 1. Control panel and display 5. LED light 2. Door bin 6. Shelf 3. Door mullion 7. Freezer drawer 4. Fruit and vegetables crisper 8. Ice bin (inside drawer)
  • Page 12 2. Choosing the Proper Location 3. Disassembling/Assembling 4. Connecting the Water Line 5. Leveling PARTS SUPPLIED For COS-RFFV183GHS only: • Refrigerator door handles (2) • Freezer drawer handle • Handle mounting fasteners (6) • Handle set screws (6 + 4 spare)
  • Page 13 UNPACKING THE REFRIGERATOR WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD • Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury. • The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service.
  • Page 14 CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION WATER The refrigerator must be located where a cold water supply can be connected for the icemaker. NOTE: • The water pressure must be between 20 - 100 psi (140 - 690 kPa). If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi or 140 kPa), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
  • Page 15 FLOORING For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for the unevenness of the floor.
  • Page 16 COS-RFFV183GHS / Item Dimension COS-RFFV183RS Overall Width 29 ⁄ " (75.9 cm) Overall Height 70 ¹⁄ " (178.0 cm) Overall Depth (without Handle) 29 ³⁄ " (74.2 cm) Case Depth 25 ⁄ " (65.0 cm) Width with Door Open (90°) 31 ¹⁄...
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLING/REMOVING DOOR HANDLES (FOR COS-RFFV183GHS ONLY) Be very careful not to scratch the doors or the drawers. The appearance of the handles may vary from what is shown in the manual. Tool Needed • Phillips-head screwdriver • Hex key (provided) A.
  • Page 18 2. Partially insert a set screw in the end caps of each handle. 3. For each handle, place the handle on the door/drawer by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners, and tighten the set screws while supporting the handle. REMOVING DOOR HANDLES 1.
  • Page 19 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD • Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only. DO NOT drill into the refrigerator. • When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is battery-powered, double-insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric shock. BEFORE BEGINNING The water connection must be made by a qualified plumber.
  • Page 20 SUPPLIES NEEDED • A copper or approved flexible universal refrigerator tubing kit or ice- maker install kit with 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
  • Page 21 2. Choose the valve location. • Choose an easily accessible location on the cold water pipe for the shutoff valve. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical Vertical cold water pipe. When it is necessary to water pipe connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the...
  • Page 22 5. Tighten the pipe clamp. • Tighten the clamp screws until the Pipe Inlet Washer clamp sealing washer begins to swell. Clamp screw NOTE: • Do not over tighten or you may crush the tubing. 6. Route the water line tubing. •...
  • Page 23 9. Connect the water line tubing to the refrigerator. NOTE: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Ensure that the water line tubing does not get pinched or bent when installing.
  • Page 24 COMPLETE INSTALLATION TURNING ON THE POWER IMPORTANT: • Make sure the plug is disconnected for at least 5 minutes when reconnecting power, or it could cause freezer operation issues. • Turn the icemaker OFF if the refrigerator will be used before or without the water line connected.
  • Page 25 POSITION THE REFRIGERATOR WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD • Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury. • The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service.
  • Page 26 2. Open both doors and check to make ¹⁄ " - ³⁄ " sure that they close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left (clockwise).
  • Page 27 OPERATION BEFORE USE • Intended use This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments;...
  • Page 28 • Open refrigerator doors and freezer drawers to ventilate the interior. The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive tape from inside the refrigerator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation. •...
  • Page 29 ENERGY SAVING TIPS • The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight. • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation at the base of the appliance, on the sides of the appliance, and at the back of the appliance.
  • Page 30 NOTE: • When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open. • When you close the door, the door alarm will stop. CONTROL PANEL Refrigerator Freezer...
  • Page 31 CONTROL BUTTONS FRIDGE • Refrigerator Temperature Setting Adjust the refrigerator (fresh food cabinet) target temperature. FRIDGE • Press the FRIDGE button repeatedly to adjust the refrigerator temperature between 35 °F (2 °C) and 46 °F (8 °C). • Each time you press the FRIDGE button, the temperature setting will drop to next level and cycle from the lowest back to the...
  • Page 32 MODE • Quick Cool Automatically set the refrigerator (fresh food cabinet) to 35 °F (2 °C) the lowest refrigerator temperature available for 2 hours and 30 minutes to help cool new or large grocery loads faster. When deactivating this mode, the set temperature of the refrigerator will return to the set temperature before this mode was activated.
  • Page 33 DISPLAY Under normal circumstances, the set temperatures of refrigerator and freezer are shown. TEMPERATURE MODE The temperature scale is set to Fahrenheit (°F) by default. • Press and hold the MODE button for 5 seconds to change the temperature MODE mode between °F and °C.
  • Page 34 ICEMAKER BEFORE USING THE ICEMAKER CAUTION • Throw away the first bin full of ice after installation. The first batch of ice produced may include particles or odor from the water supply line. • This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
  • Page 35 NOTE: • Ice cubes which are stored in the ice bin for a long time may clump together and be difficult to separate. If this happens, empty the ice bin completely and clean it before reinstalling it. CRISPERS The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by keeping moist air in the crisper drawer.
  • Page 36 MAINTENANCE & CARE GENERAL CLEANING WARNING • Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. CAUTION • Do not use sharp objects to clean as they can scratch the surface. • Do not use an abrasive cloth or sponge when cleaning the interior and exterior of the refrigerator.
  • Page 37 INSIDE WALLS • To help remove odors, use a clean sponge or soft cloth to wipe the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator.
  • Page 38 DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS • Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts. COMPARTMENT LED LIGHT Replacing the LED Light Service should be performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 39 MOVING • Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects out of the inside, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezer drawers, etc. with tape and tighten the leveling feet. • Close the doors and seal them with tapes. • During move, do not lay the appliance upside down or horizontally or subject it to excessive vibration.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Save time and money! Review this section on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator is A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker not cooling or tripped.
  • Page 41 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Cooling Refrigerator is replacing an older model. system runs • Modern refrigerators require more operating time but too much. use less energy due to more efficient technology. Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored. •...
  • Page 42 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Interior Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. moisture • When the doors are opened often or for long periods buildup. of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment.
  • Page 43 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Food is Food with high water content was placed near an air freezing in the vent. refrigerator • Rearrange items with high water content away from compartment. air vents. Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly. •...
  • Page 44 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently installed. Freezer section • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to is too warm. reach the desired temperature. The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections.
  • Page 45 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned making on fully, or valve is clogged. enough ice. • Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water shutoff valve fully open.
  • Page 46 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently making ice. connected. • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker is not turned on.
  • Page 47 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Ice has bad Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. taste or odor. • A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems. NOTE: In some cases, a filter may not help. It may not be possible to remove all minerals/odor/taste in all water supplies.
  • Page 48 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator Leveling legs are not adjusted properly. wobbles or • Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section. seems unstable. Floor is not level. • It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or rollers to complete installation.
  • Page 49 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the noises. refrigerator and freezer compartments. • Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. • Normal Operation Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system. noises.
  • Page 50 LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY AND SERVICE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED. TO REGISTER AND REVIEW FULL WARRANTY DETAILS, VISIT: WWW.COSMOAPPLIANCES.COM/WARRANTY SCAN TO REGISTER CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO CHAT WITH US LIVE FOR ASSISTANCE, VISIT: WWW.COSMOAPPLIANCES.COM/CHAT SCAN TO CHAT...
  • Page 51 IMPORTANT Do Not Return This Product To The Store If you have a problem with this product, please contact COSMO Customer Support at +1 (888) 784-3108 DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE, MODEL #, AND SERIAL # REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. IMPORTANT Ne pas Réexpédier ce Produit au Magasin...
  • Page 52 APPLIANCES Cosmo is constantly making efforts to improve the quality and performance of our products, so we may make changes to our appliances without updating this manual. Electronic version of this manual is available at: www.cosmoappliances.com...

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