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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ..........................................4 Unpacking Your Refrigerator .......................................................4 Space Requirements....................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY 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. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
Space Requirements INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR WARNING Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Electrical Requirements Base Grille WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection: To remove the base grille: 1. Open both refrigerator doors. 2.
Door Removal TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench and a flat-head screwdriver. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Reconnect both ground wires before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Tools Needed: ¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench and a flat-head screwdriver. NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your residence. Measure the door opening to determine whether to remove the refrigerator handles or the doors. Handle Removal (optional) 1. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle.
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source 5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. Read all directions carefully before you begin. IMPORTANT: ■ If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. ■ All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. ■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
Water System Preparation Please read before using the water system. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned. 1. Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. For Style 1 lift up the wire shut-off arm as shown. For Style 2 move the switch to the OFF (right) setting as shown.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Ensuring Proper Air Circulation In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air to flow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown. setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature.
Water and Ice Dispensers (on some models) WARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water. Failure to do so can result in cuts. 3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the dispenser.
Interior Water Filtration System 2. To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shut-off arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate. (on some models) The interior water filter cartridge is located in the upper corner of the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator. The interior water filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.
To remove and replace ice bucket: 1. Place four fingers in bucket base opening and rest thumb on the release button. 2. Holding the base of the bucket with both hands, depress the release button and lift the bucket up and out. It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) position. The ice maker will not produce ice without the bucket installed in the door. Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs.
To remove the shelf: NOTE: The shelf is heavy and must be removed using both hands. 1. Hold the back of the shelf with one hand. 2. Lift the front of the shelf with the other hand to a 45° angle and lower it slightly to release it from the upper channel of the track. Pull the shelf straight out. 3. Lower the shelf securely back into position. 4. Pull the front of the shelf forward until it fits into place. Deli Drawer To remove and replace the shelf track: 1.
To remove and replace the crisper or vegetable/meat drawer covers: 1. Remove the crisper and meat drawer. Press up in center of crisper glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Holding the crisper glass firmly, carefully slide the glass insert forward to remove. 2. Lift crisper cover frame up and remove. Repeat steps to remove the meat drawer cover. Crisper Humidity Control (on some models) You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper.
FREEZER FEATURES DOOR FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models. If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section. Your model may have some or all of these features.
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ■ Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to leave 1 in. (2.5 cm) between the cabinet back and the wall. ■ Check to see if the refrigerator is level. 6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. Changing the Light Bulbs Cleaning Your Refrigerator Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape.
Upper Freezer Light (on some models) ■ Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing in towards the center and while pulling forward the shield. ■ Replace the light shield by fitting the tabs into the slotted holes in the freezer liner. Push in the shield until it snaps into place. Vacation and Moving Care Vacations If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, use these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2.
■ Are the doors not closed completely? Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see “The doors will not close completely” later in this section. ■ Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section. ■ Are the door gaskets not sealed all the way around? Contact a qualified person or a technician.
■ Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? Turn valve on fully. Refer to the “Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source” section. ■ Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? The filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a technician.
■ The dispenser water is not cool enough Was a self-defrost cycle completed? It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the refrigerator self-defrosts. ■ Has the refrigerator been newly installed? Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool completely. ■ Has a large amount of water been recently dispensed? Allow 24 hours for the water to cool completely. ■ Has water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.
PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Standard Interior Water Filtration System Model WFI-NL200/NL200 Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine (Class I), Taste and Odor. Capacity: 200 gallons (757 liters), Service flow rate: 0.5 GPM (1.89 L/min.) @ 60 psi. Substance Reduction U.S. EPA MCL Average Influent Maximum Effluent Average Effluent Minimum % Reduction Average % Reduction NSF Test Number Chlorine, Taste/Odor N/A 2.0 mg/L N/A 0.
CROSLEY® REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
