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..3_ ..4-5 ..6-7 at a Glance ..Temperature Controls ..Looking Inside ..10 - 11 U Ice Service ....12 U Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ..Normal Operating Sounds..14 Care & Cleaning ..15- 16 Warranty ....
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Questions? Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of 1-800-944-9044 our product and we are completty committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our (United States) #1 priority.
FORYOURSAFETY PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR • Donotstore orusegasoline, orotherflammable l iquids OR FREEZER inthevicinity ofthisor anyotherappliance. Read pro- Risk of child entrapment ductlabels forwarnings r egarding flammability andother Child entrapment hazards. suffocation are not problems of • Donotoperate therefrigerator inthepresense o f the past.
This Use & Care Manualprovidesspecificoperating LEVELING instructions f or yourmodel.Usethe refrigerator onlyas All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a instructed i n thisUse&CareManual. Beforestartingthe solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front refrigerator, follow these important first steps. rollers to help level your unit.
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. • A water supply line made of 1Ainch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. 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.
ToolsNecessary: DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Cabinet Hole i!ii i!iill .u,. Remove toe grille and top hinge cover. Remove top hinge with 3/8" hex driver and lift freezer door off of center hinge pin. Set door aside. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly.
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TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, using the same holes as nameplate.
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Freezer Light Fixed Door Bin Ice Bucket Freezer Rack Control Refrigerator Control Dairy Door Deli Drawer Covel Tall Bottle Retainer Deli Drawl), Half Shelf Snugger Wine Rack Door Bin Full Shelf Fixed Door Bin Crisper Door Rack Drawers _ToeGrille Features may vary according to model...
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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 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Recommended settin 8 Cold • Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
SpillFree glass shelves (some models) catch and hold accidental spills. In some models, the SpillFree shelves slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning. The shelves slide out independently of the cantilever brackets. Just pull the front of the shelf forward. The shelf can be SHELF ADJUSTMENT extended as far as the stopper will allow but it is not removable from the cantilever bracket.
ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, to suit individual needs. are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh To move door bins produce.
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator, however, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any time.
FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.
UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become create a boiling or gurgling sound. familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating B.
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Keep yourrefrigerator andfreezer c lean toprevent odorbuild-up. Wipeupanyspills immediately andclean bothsections a t leasttwicea year.Neverusemetallic scouring pads,brushes, a brasive cleaners or strongalkaline solutions o n any surface. D o not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS) If your refrigeratorisequipped with a Never Clean condenser, there'sno need to clean the condenserunder normaloperating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB dusty or greasy conditions, or ifthere is significant pet traffic (SOME MODELS) in your home, it may be necessary to periodically clean the Unplug refrigerator.
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GIBSON REFRIGERATOR PLATINUMADVANTAGE WARRANTY ]ted States) Your Gibson product is 3rotected by this warranty (U n WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WiLL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULL TWO-YEAR Twoyears from Pay all costs for repairing or replacing...
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY (CANADA) Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGHOURAUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULLONE=YEAR One yearfrom edginal Payall costsfor repairingor replacingany partsofthis Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchasedate appliancewhich prove to be defectivein materialsor...
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ATTENTION To Properly Install Your Refrigerator See "Installation" Section On Pages 4-5 To Reverse The Doors See "'Door Removal & Reversal" Section On Pages 6-7 Common Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of Occurrences defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
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