® COMPACT REFRIGERATOR OWNER’S MANUAL CR500 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the precautions below for your new refrigerator: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS CLOSED 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4.
OPEN LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) 1 2 3 7 4 5 8 6 9 10 1. Freezer Compartment 2. Thermostat 3. Light Bulb (Behind Thermostat) 4. Shelf 5. Refrigerator Compartment 6 . Crisper Drawer 7. Small Rack 8. Can Storage 9. Bottle/Carton Storage 10.
USING THE THERMOSTAT 1 USING THE LOCK 1 OPERATION The Thermostat for the refrigerator and freezer is located at the upper right hand corner of the refrigerator compartment. The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control knob to “3” and give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food; a full 24 hours is recommended. After it is fully cooled, test it and adjust towards 1 to make less cool or towards 6 to cool more to best suit your needs.
DEFROSTING 1 OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB 1 Refrigerator compartment: Defrosting process is automatic; melted frost flow into drip tray and automatically evaporate. Freezer compartment: Defrosting for the freezer must be performed manually. 1. Turn the thermostat knob to the OFF position and leave the freezer door open. 2. Remove all food and ice cube tray or transfer to refrigerator compartment. 3. Clean and wipe out the melted frost with a cloth. 4.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) REVERSING THE DOOR POSITION Caution: To avoid injury to yourself and/or properly,we recommend someone assist you during the door reversal process. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Lock is only functional when the Doors are in the original positions. If the door is reversed, the Lock will not function. 1 To access the lower hinge assembly, tilt back the refrigerator cabinet or lay the refrigerator on its back.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The refrigerator will not operate • The power supply cord is unplugged. • The thermostat knob is set to the OFF position. • A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped. The light does not work • The power supply cord is unplugged. • A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped. • The light bulb is loose in the socket. • The light bulb has burned out. Food in the refrigerator compartment is freezing • The thermostat knob is set too cold.
LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
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