Crosley CFD28SDS6 User manual

CROSLEY
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French Door Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 2
Features at a Glance ..................................................... 4
Installation ..................................................................... 5
Door Removal Instructions ........................................... 9
Installing Door Handles .............................................. 11
Connecting Water Supply ........................................... 12
Controls ........................................................................ 13
Automatic Ice Maker .....................................................
Storage Features .......................................................... 16
Storing Food and Saving Energy ............................... 19
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights ....................... 20
Changing the Filter ..................................................... 21
Care and Cleaning ....................................................... 23
Before you Call ............................................................ 26
Major Appliance Warranty .......................................... 28 Z

Please read all instructions before using this
refrigerator,
For your Safety
o DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Read product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes.
Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic
ice maker.
Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can
cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they
come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
Definitions
This isthe safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
13 Freezer drawer is level across the top
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼
inch (6 mm) front to back
13 Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
13 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
13 House power turned on
13 Refrigerator plugged in
Ice Maker
13 House water supply connected to refrigerator
13 No water leaks present at all connections -
recheck in 24 hours
13 Ice maker is turned ON
13 Ice & water dispenser operates correctly
Final Checks
t:3 Shipping material removed
I::3 Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
CI Crisper humidity controls set
I:3 Registration card sent in
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.

Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any
exterior wrapping material immediately after the
refrigerator is unpacked. Children should NEVER
use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become
airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.
Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or
Freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are
still dangerous - even if they will sit for "just a few days".
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/
disposal methods. Check with your utility company or
visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on
recycling your old refrigerator.
Before you throw away
your old refrigerator/
freezer:
*Remove doors.
o Leave shelves in place
so children may not
easily climb inside.
Have refrigerant
removed by a qualified
service technician.
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate
Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced
by an authorized service technician to prevent any
risk.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and
pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent
damaging the power cord.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
Performance may be affected if the voltage varies
by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with
insufficient power can damage the compressor.
Such damage is not covered under your warranty.
Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent
the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.
Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3seconds,
located on the left side of the temperature control
panel will disable your refrigerator's cooling system, but
does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and
other electrical components. To turn off power to your
refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the
electricaloutlet................
Grounding type
wall receptacle
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any circumstances,
cut, remove, /
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Electrical information
The refrigerator must be plugged into its
own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC
only electrical outlet. The power cord of the
appliance isequipped with a three-prong grounding
plug for your protection against electrical shock
hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle
must be installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.

Features may vary according to model
S|Shelves
Crisper
Drawer
DeE
Drawer
Incandescent Light (select models)
FEpper Guide LED Light (select models) Water
Filter Dairy
/Compartment
Air Filter
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Drawer
Door
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Adjustable
Hinges
Freezer Baskets
Toe
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Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at
www.crosley.com or by calling 1-800-944-9044.

Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
Components Provided:
Top Hinge Top Hinge
Cover Front Cover Rear
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Tools Necessary:
Head 3/8" Fixed
Wrench
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and
operating instructionsfor your model. We recommend
using a service or kitchen contracting professional to
install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as
instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting
the refrigerator, follow these important first steps,
Location
- Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI,
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or
an adapter plug.
- If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct
sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher, or
other heat sources.
- The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is
level and strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models
equipped with an automatic ice maker.
Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F
(43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain
proper temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
Installation
- Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing
and electrica! connections:
Sides & Top 3/8inch (9.5 mm)
Back 1 inch (25.4 ram)
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space
so the door can be opened wider.
Door opening
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by
themselves within a 20-degree opening.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy
access to a counter when removing food. For best use of
refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator
should be in a position where both can be fully opened.

Leveling Freezer Drawer (ifn ry)
To level the cabinet using the front rollers (select
models):
1 Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and
gently pull forward (see illustration).
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Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors
(if necessary)
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
-All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on
the floor.
-The sides should tilt 1/4inch (6 mm) from front to
back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or
lowering the adjustable front rollers,
To level the cabinet using the front rollers;
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3
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Check gasket sea! around top, bottom, and sides of
freezer drawer.
If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly
loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each
side) to allow drawer to rotate.
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
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_Other Screws
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Head Drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket
(A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the
center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
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:[ You can raise or lower each door. Use a 3/sinch
socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1
per side).
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
2 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals
touching the cabinet on all four sides and that
cabinet is stable.
3After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it
contacts the floor.
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5Tighten four (4) drawer screws.
6Recheck gasket sea!.
7 Install the toe grille by fitting into place.

To adjust the door stop:
Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.
View shown is looking up at the bottom of the
Adjustable Door Stop
IOpen door to provide access to screw.
2 Loosen screw.
3Adjust door to desired location.
5Retighten screw.
Retighten Screw
Screw
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6Ensure door stops in desired location before
resuming normal use.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower
hinge (select models):
1 Remove all food items from door bins on door
being adjusted.
2 Open doors to 90 degrees.
3 Loosen or remove screw.
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Adjusting Door
Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the
lower hinge.
Bottom of Door
Loosen/Remove Screw (where applicable)
Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have
been leveled with rollers,

4Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise
the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed
from the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer
counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
RaisinglLowering Door
Retighten the screw (where applicable), ensuring
it is between the spokes of the washer. Screw will
not be tight, just insert until it is flush with the
hinge.
Re,tighten Screw
Screw
To adjust the flipper mullion"
1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion
hinge.
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
2Adjust flipper mullion height. Forproper
connection with the flipper mullion guide, there
should be a separation about the thickness of a
coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide
and flipper mullion.
If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a
popping/clicking sound, remove screw and replace with
the longer one supplied in the handle package.
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
3 Retighten screw.

Getting through narrow spaces
If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area,
you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the
entrance.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1Make sure the electrica! power cord is unplugged
from the wall outlet.
2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille
(see "[nstallation" section).
3 Remove any food from the door shelves and close
the doors.
To remove the top hinge covers:
1 Remove the two (2) screws from each cover over
the top door hinges.
2 Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.
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To remove the refrigerator doors:
1Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a
pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
2Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of
the connector firmly, depress the latch, and pull
apart. Remove the two (2) screws from the top
hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set
it aside.
3Detach the water tube from the connector
located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube
back out to the front of the unit. The connector
releases when you press inward on the outer
sleeve while pushing the tube toward the
connector then while continuing to hold in the
sleeve, pull the tube away.
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

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watertubefromthebackoftherefrigerator.............................................................................
4 Unscrewthethree(3)lowerhingescrewsand
hingeif necessary.
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Lower Hinge Removal
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Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned
with each other and level (Please see the "Installation"
section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover.
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where
they cannot fall and cause personal injury, or damage
to the doors or handles,
Removing Freezer Drawer
1 Open freezer drawer.
2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two
(2) screws on each side).
Remove Hex
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Other Screws
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
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Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
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Other Screws
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
3 Lift drawer up and out to remove.
Installing Freezer Drawer
1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto
slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully
inserted into slots on each side.
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Drawer Slides
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Cabinet
2 Reinstall four (4) drawer screws (two (2) per side),
tighten down, and close drawer (C).
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(2) Each
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4
5
Check gasket sea! around top, bottom, and sides of
freezer drawer.
If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly
loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each
side) to allow drawer to rotate.
Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket
(A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the
center (B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
Push Against
Freezer Drawer
6Tighten four (4) drawer screws.
7Recheck gasket sea!.
8 Install the toe grille by fitting into place.