Gibson GRT15B3BW0, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...e 8 Temperature Controls 9 Looking Inside 10 11 Ice Service 12 Food Storage Energy Saving Tips 13 Normal Operating Sounds 14 Care Cleaning 15 16 Warranty 17 18 Before You Call 19 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P N240435503 0205 ...

Page 2: ...tion 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 your serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment i Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Questions 1 800 944 9044 United States 1 866 213 9397 Canada Extend Your War...

Page 3: ...emove doors Leave shelves 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 Hz AC only electric 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 plugge...

Page 4: ...lability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker INSTALLATION _ii _ _ ief i_at_i Installation Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top 3 8 Back 1 LEVELING All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers to hel...

Page 5: ...connect refrigerator from electric power source 2 Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket Turn ON water supply and flush supply line untilwater is clear Turn OFF water supply at shut off valve 3 Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap 4 Slide brass compression nut then ferrule sleeve onto water supply line as shown 5 Push water supply line into water valve inlet as fa...

Page 6: ...l go to opposite side in step 8 8 Remove two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator and install bottom hinge Insert and tighten screw saved from step 7 9 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench 10 Reverse door handles see instructions on next page 11 Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side ...

Page 7: ...rim fits around the base of the handle An adhesive trim lock is positioned about halfway down The bottom of the trim is held in place by either an adhesive trim lock or a trim lockwithtwo prongs inserted into a hole on the face of the door TO REMOVE TRIM 1 Remove trim by gently pulling trim lock areas out and away from door 2 When trim is free from door slide the trim straight down and away from b...

Page 8: ...r Control Dell Drawer Cover Deli Drawer Half Shelf Wine Rack Special Item Rack Full Shelf Crisper Cover Crisper Drawers y _Toe Grille Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door Tall Bottle Retainer Snugger Door Bin Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Features may vary according to model 8 ...

Page 9: ...setting Turning the freezer control will change onlythe freezer ternperature 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 _ _0 Allow 24 hrs for rresn _ _ edjustments Food 0 Warm Cold Q Recommended se_ing Warmeri _ _C lder Freezer Control some models Refrigerator Control some models I I Re...

Page 10: ...rd The shelf can be extended as far as the stopper will allow but it is not removable from the cantilever bracket To adjust cantilever shelves Lift front edge up _I 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 Cantilever Fixed Glass Shelf DOOR STORAGE Door bins shelves and racks are ...

Page 11: ... Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing DELl DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items Deli Drawer Crisper Drawer HUMIDITY CONTROL SOME MODELS The Humidity Control present on some mod...

Page 12: ...r OFF position The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice container is full If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf place the shelf in the lower position so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the container is full Ice Maker ICE MAKER TIPS Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is in its down or ...

Page 13: ...ws 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 where the temperature varies less ENERGY SAVING IDEAS Locate the ...

Page 14: ...c ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Defrost Timer or Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off The timer also produces sounds similar to an electric clock F Condenser Fan If condenser coils are located underneath your refrigerator as shown in the drawing at the left you have a cond...

Page 15: ...arm water Vacuum dust from front of toe grille Remove toe grille See illustration on page 4 Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge Rinse and dry Do not use commercial household cleaners ammonia or alcohol to clean handles Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Wipe stubborn spots with an ammonia soa...

Page 16: ... same wattage 5 Replace lightshield 6 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations Long Vacations Moving Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Turn automatic ice maker off 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 T...

Page 17: ...er is responsible for the items listed below 1 Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product 2 Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown...

Page 18: ...n accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 ...

Page 19: ...t breaker The temperature control is turned to O Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle Wait 20 minutes and check again Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed The cabine...