Crosley CRSE234JSM0, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... 12 13 Automatic ice and Water Dispenser 14 20 Food Storage Energy Saving Tips 21 Normal Operating Sounds 22 Care Cleaning 23 24 Warranty 25 Before You Call Solutions to common Problems 26 29 EspaSol 30 Fran_ais 59 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PN 241824401 June2007 ...

Page 2: ...ic operating instructions for your model Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found on the seri...

Page 3: ...helves in place so children may not easily climb inside Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 60 Nz 15 Amp AC only electrical outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly...

Page 4: ... tabs are free Continue this _ process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed See graphic at top of _ page in right column LEVELING All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to help level your unit To ensure proper door seal and assist door closing the refrigerator should be tilted 1 4 6 mm...

Page 5: ...electrical power source 10 To turn ice maker on lower wire signal arm side mounted or set the ice maker s On Off power switch to the r position rear mounted Before installing The Water Supply Line You Will Need Basic Tools adjustable wrench flat blade screwdriver and Phillips TM screwdriver Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 1OOpsi A water supply line made of ...

Page 6: ...pencil This makes reinstallation easier 2 Remove the two screws from the top hinge Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside 3 Remove the three bottom hinge screws and hinge if necessary To remove the freezer door 1 Detach the multi wire cable connector located above the top hinge Grasp both sides of the connector firmly and pull apart 2 Trace lightly around the door s top hinge with ...

Page 7: ... Compartment Door Bin BpilIProof T Sliding Shelf Door Bin Wine Rack Tall Bottle Retainer Door Bin Special Item Rack Meat Keeper and Cover Can Rack Crisper Pan and Cover Fixed Door Bin Toe Grille Electronic Controls Freezer and Refrigerator Controls ice Cream Shelf SpillSafe Shelf Water Filter Door Bin Ice Container Pizza Shelf Wire Shelf Small Items Door Bin Wire Shelf Door Bin Small Basket Large ...

Page 8: ...s a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items factory 5ettlt1 factory Settitag Freezer C_ T_O_ Fresh Food Refrigerator Freezer Controls Features may vary according to model TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUmDE If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder If Fresh Food Compartment...

Page 9: ... the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and fresh food compartments The models with a 2 digit temperature display are for reference only and do not display the current accurate compartment temperature Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is place a separate thermometer inside the freezer or fresh food compartment in the desired location To adjust the tempera...

Page 10: ...flashing it may indicate that the control system has detected a performance problem Call your service representative who can interpret the flashing message To maintain temperatures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items NumeHcD_p_y Fresh Freezer Food Temperature Disp_y 2 DigiO Freezer Fresh Food F o C F o C...

Page 11: ... air filter needs to be replaced from time to time You can monitor the need for replacement by referring to the status light while the air filter is ON To turn on the air filter press the Air Filter button To turn off the air filter press the Air Filter button To RESET the air filter press the Air Filter button and hold for 3 seconds RESPONDING TO ALARMS Audible Tones Indicator Lights Your refrige...

Page 12: ...rted at the back of the refrigerator To adjust cantilever shelves Lift front edge up Pull shelf out Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position SpillSafe TM glass shelves some models catch and hold accidental spills In some models the SpillSafe TM shelves slide out for easy access to food and for ...

Page 13: ...before storing Crisper Drawer HUMIDITY CONTROL SOME MODELS The Humidity Control present on some models with crisper drawers allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity DELl DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Dell Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other dell items MEAT KEEPER...

Page 14: ...ispensed Replace light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage The FILTER STATUS indicator light above the Touch Pad _ vill light up each time the dispenser is used The following filter light indications are Green The filter is still operating within its specified life cycle Amber The filter has reached approximately 80 of its useful life This is the recommended time to purchase a replacem...

Page 15: ...ss the Light On Touch Pad O to turn on dispenser light A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad Press the Light Off Touch Pad O to turn off dispenser light A red indicator will appear above the Touch Pad To operate the water dispenser press a glass against the WATER dispensing paddle _ To stop dispensing water pull the glass away from the dispensing paddle O Dispensed water is not cored For...

Page 16: ... MOUNTED ICE MAKER ON OFF TO PRIME THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the dispenser There will be noticeable spurts and sputters as the system pushes air out through the system and dispenser nozzle This is normal This may Ice production is controlled by t...

Page 17: ...to the inside of the freezer door some models iCE DISPENSER TiPS Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the ice maker is on see previous page The ice maker will then produce more ice Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated If a large quantity of ice is needed at one time it is best to remove cubes directly from the ice contain...

Page 18: ...ter could leak out as you remove cup This is normal Filter cartridge should come down with cup If cartridge remains in housing pull down gently while twisting filter back and forth 4 Rinse out cup under running water 5 The large o r_ngthat seals the filter system fits in the o ring groove inside the cup Should the o ring fall out during filter cartridge replacement simply place it back in the groo...

Page 19: ...ilter system is tested and certified to ANSI NSF Standards 42 and 53 See performance data sheet for specifications This system should not be used on water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before or after traveling through the filtration system Rated Capacity 400 gallons Rated service flow 5 GPM Maximum Rated Pressure...

Page 20: ...e point of entry disinfection before this device Rated Capacity 250 gallons Rated service flow 5 GPM Maximum Rated Pressure 100 PSi Maximum Operating Temp 100 F To change filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter Turn OFF side mounted ice maker by raising wire signal arm to the UP position Turn OFF rear mounted ice maker by pressing ON OFF power switch to the _ p...

Page 21: ...food to the freezer at one time This overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods Leave a space between the packages so cold air can circulate freely allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible Avoid storing hard to freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior whe...

Page 22: ...nd After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off F Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fa...

Page 23: ...monia or alcohol to clean Handles handles Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles Do Not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors CAUTION Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel Stainless Steel Models Only Soap and water Soap and water Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum attachment Soap and water Non Abrasive Glass Cleaner Soap and water Ammon...

Page 24: ...or less Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position Turning refrigerator controls to OFF by pressing and holding the On Off button for 3 seconds electronic ...

Page 25: ...from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci...

Page 26: ...iners from blocking door See PROBLEM section OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Clean condenser See Care Cleaning Chartin Care and Cleaning section ...

Page 27: ...PENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Open door less often Keep containers covered It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom of Washed vegetables and fruit Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water drawer drain while in the drawer collecting in bottom of drawer is normal WATER MOISTURE FROS T OUT...

Page 28: ...llow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Add more food to freezer Cover foods tightly Discard stale ice Ice maker will produce fresh supply Add filter to water supply line Consult a water purifying company Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice Ice dispenser is jammed Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not ope...

Page 29: ...is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Food with strong odors is in Cover food tightly refrigerator OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRA WERS Door s will not close Close both doors gently Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Refrigerator is not level It rocks on the floor when moved slightly Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabi...