mJENN.AIR Use & Care Manual Frost Free Refrigerators MODELSJRT1960,JRT2160,JRTD229, JRT199,JRT219,JRTF1960,JRTF2160 I Model Printed in U.S.A. 1996Jenn-Air JRTD229 PartNo._70304-1 Cat. No.
Your Jenn-Air frost-free refrigerator was designed, engineered, and manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance. Since this manual explains how you can obtain the best use of your Jenn-Air, it is essential that you follow the instructions carefully. Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air appliance, write to us. Be sure to provide the model number of your appliance. Jenn-Air Customer Assistance, c/o Maytag Customer Service, PO Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370.
1. Use the three-pronged plug only with a grounding receptacle to provide protection from electrical shock. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation and grounding instructions on page 4-5. 2. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning condenser, replacing a light bulb, or making any repairs. Any servicing shouLdbe performed by a qualified technician. 3. Lncase of power failure, minimize door openings.
If you are installing your new refrigerator yourself, please follow these helpful suggestions. 1. Remove base skids, i [-j I-J] IL 2. Remove all exterior and interior tape carefully and ,, ,_ll retain old tape. Make a small pad of this tape to pick off any remainingtape residues. This will eliminate the need to use dangerous Solvents of any kind. 3. Remove and discard the cantilever shelf packing clips located just above each shelf where they hook onto the frame.
Models JRT1960, JRTF1960, JRT2160, JRTF2160: The refrigerator has 4 wheels and a leveling i I I _ , I I the cabinet. To adjust, turn the leveling screw clockwiseto raiseor counterclockwiseto lower. screw beneath each front corner at the base of _- Your refrigerator is designed to operate on a nominal 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. There should be a separate, grounded circuit, serving this refrigerator only, DO NOT use ing plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards.
Your refrigerator may have been built with the doors hinged to the right or hinged to the left. Refer to the following instructions for door reversal. Phillips screwdriver End wrench (5/16") 5/16'r Socket and ratchet T25 Socket wrench Putty knife 1. Turn the fresh food control to OFF, unplug the refrigerator end remove all food from the interior. 2. Remove the handles from the doors and set aside. The bottom mounting screw on the lower door handle is covered with a cap.
15. Pry out the two screw hole plug buttons on the bottom left side of the top door and lower door. On some models, remove the door stops (metal plates) on the bottom of eachdoor and install them on opposite sides. Press in the plug buttons in the holes on the right side of both doors. 16. Set thelower door on the bottomhinge, making surethe hinge pinentersthe bushing in the door bottom. 17.
Your new refrigerator has two controls. One for regulating the temperature in the fresh food compartment and one for the freezer. The fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment controis are located at the top front of the fresh food compartment. Turn both controls to "No. 5" to start your refrigerator. 9 is coldest Saves Energy /_. \/ I" I $ " I ReducesExterior Moisture U m I The"No.9"freezercontrolsettingisrecommended for short term use only.
The Energy Saver switch controls a heater designed to prevent moisture acoumulation between the refrigerator and freezer door frame. During humid weather, moisture collects on objects that are cooler than the surrounding air. This condensation can be eliminated by applying a small amount of heat to the surface upon which the water accumulates. When the Energy Saver switch is on "Saves Energy", no heat is applied to the surface. It is saving both energy and money.
To maintain the natural flavor, moisture, and nutrition of fresh foods, we recommend that all dishes, trays, and containers of food be covered. tioned to suit your special needs. To remove a shelf, lift the rear straight up a fraction of an inch and pull straight out. To lock into another position, tilt the shelf with the front up. Insert hooks into desired frame openings the Adjustable cantilever shelves canand belet posishelf settle into place. Make sure it is securely locked at the rear.
The Sealed Crispers are ideal for storing vegetables and fruit. Keep your crispers tightly closed to insure freshness. Storing leafy vegetables, such as celeryand lettuce in plastic bags, reduces moisture evaporation. The crispers slide out for easy access to foods stored within. They are completely removable for cleaning (hand wash onty) or for use elsewhere fn your kitchen, The crisper cover also serves as a refrigerator storage shelf.
Your model has an egg caddy that fits securely on a door shelf. This egg caddy can be removed and carried to your working area. Door gaskets are magnetized to insure an air tight seal all around, These gaskets cling to the cabinet front, once the doors are closed to within their magnetic range. uo. oosve as teo oer position on the door. Lift the shelf straight up until it clears the retainerson the door liner and pull straight out. Reverse this procedure when replacing a shelf.
To maintainthenatural flavor, moisture, and nutritionoffrozen foods, and toprevent freezer burn, we recommend that all foods be wrapped or sealed properly. end up approximately 1/4"(2) push the shelf to the right as far as it will go into the sockets (3) lift the left end up approximately3"and (4) pullthe right end barsout of the socket in the side wall. Some models have an expandable-width freezer shelf which adjusts sideways to open up a full-height space for tall packages, such as pizza.
Your refrigerator comes equipped with ice cube trays and a storage bin (on most models.) To release frozen cubes, hold the trays upside down and twist both ends. Some models are designed so an Automatic (oe Maker can be easily installed whenever you want it. Order the ice maker kit number shown on the label on the cabinet back. The kit contains installation instructions, water connection instructions and other information concerning the ice maker operation.
Note: When dispensing ice cubes, it is importantthat you use only the ice supplied by thisicernaker. Ice from anyothersourceoouldcauseanicejam. Ifthis happens, remove and discard all ice from the storage bin and any ice lodged in the ice chute. AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Your automaticice maker islocated near the top of the freezer compartment behind the Ice Access Panel. To gain access to the ice / SENSOR ARM p/ _ The ice maker has a wire sensor arm that is making mechanism, connectedto a shut-off liftswitch.
Lift the front of the Automatic Dispenser bin and pull it straight out. Wash the bin occasionally in mild soap and lukewarm water. To replace the bin, push it all the way back until the bottom of the bin is behind the raised edge at the front of the shelf it rests on. Make sure the tabs, at the back of the bin, that turn the spiral auger are positioned between the prongs from the auger motor. Prevent ice cubes from missing your glass by holding it as high as possible (just below the ice chute).
Do not discard water into the grille at the bottom of the fountain. This is a spill area, not a drain, Normal spil}s wi}lbe evaporated in the recessed area below the spil_shelf grille. Excessive spills should be removed with an absorbent sponge or cloth. The spill area should be cleaned occasiona}ly. The push button light switch is located behind the panel at the top on the right side of your fountain. For replacement, use a 120v, 7 watt bulb.
It is recommended that you disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Your refrigerator can be rolted out for cleaning. Turn the levelers, at each front corner of the cabinet,counterclockwise untilthey turn freely. Then pull the cabinet straight out. Note: If you have an Automatic Ice Maker installed, we recommend that you turn off the water supply before moving the cabinet.
Defrost water drains into a shaJIowpan beneath the /'/_'/.-_ _ midity, water could remain in the pan. This pan should be cleaned once a month with a strong solution of soap and water. cabinet anddefrost evaporates. During of high To remove pan, grasp theperiods base gri}le on huboth ends and pull it strafghtout. Slide the pan out from j_.___l 1111 To replace the defrostpan, positionthe side flanges to underneath the cabinet. fit over the slide rails and push it in until it stops.
It is recommendedthat you disconnectthe powercord before replacing light bulbs. Always use a 40 watt, standard base, appliance type bulb when replacing a light. Replacefreezerbulbby:(1) usingtwohandsspreadeachsideof the lightcoveroutward and pullto thefront;(2) unscrewand replacebulb;(3) pushrighthandsideof lightcover towardbackof freezer engagingthe tab intothe slot. Then pushleft side towardback engagingthe left tab into the slot.
Problems? Save yourself the inconvenience of unnecessary service calls; check these first: Refrigerator runstoo frequently. • Frequent running provides more stable temperatures. • Too many door openings. • Prolonged door openings. Refrigerator runs too long. • Under normal conditions, due to larger size and colder temperatures, modern refrigerators run a greater percentage of the time. • Prolonged or frequent door openings, • Condenser needs cleaning. • Poor air circulation around condenser.
Water in fresh food compartment s Cabinet not level. • Drain tube plugged. bottom. Noisy operation. • Fan noise perfectly normal in frost-free refrigerators. You may not be used tothis if previous model was manual defrost, • Cabinet not level. • Weak floor, • Defrost pan not positioned correctly. Odor in cabinet. • Defrost pan needs cleaning. • Food left uncovered, • Interior needs cleaning. Foods dry out (Fresh or Frozen). • Packages not wrapped or sealed properly, • Cdsper not tightly closed.
Water Dispenser not operating. • Water suppiyturned off. • Water pressuretoo low. Cabinet light not working. • Bulb burnedout. • No powerat outlet. Water appears on back wall of fresh food compartment • Normalfunctionduringdefrostcycle. Water flowstothe bottomof the compartment and drains into the defrost pan. If You Need Service • Callthedealerfromwhomyourappliancewaspurchasedor theauthorized JennAir Service Contractor listed in the Yellow Pages.
