Gibson Fru17b2jw5 User manual

P/N216771000A(0103)

SERIAL / MODEL NUMBERS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

THIS REFRIGERATOR.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read

productlabels for flammability and otherwarnings.

CHILD SAFETY

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping

materialimmediatelyafterthe 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.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause

severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in

contact with other appliances or furniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a

verydangerousattractionto children.

• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the

shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke

hazard to children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

Risk of child

entrapment.Childentrapmentand

suffocation are not problems of the

past.Junkedorabandoned

refrigeratorsor freezers are still

dangerous — even if they will sit for

"just a few days." If you are getting

ridofyourold refrigerator or freezer,

please follow the instructions below to

helpprevent accidents.

BEFOREYOUTHROWAWAYYOUR

OLDREFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove

doors.

• Leave shelves in

placeso children

may not easily

climb inside.

Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,

even if it is being discarded.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ThisOwner’s Guide provides specific operatinginstructions

for your model. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in

this guide. These instructions are not meant to cover every

possiblecondition and situation that mayoccur. Common

sense and caution must be practiced when installing,

operating,andmaintaininganyappliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Recordthe model and serial numbers in the space provided

below. The serial plate is located on the upper left wall

insidetherefrigerator.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

PurchaseDate:

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety

mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator will

operateproperly.

•Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt,

60 Hz., AC only electric outlet.The powercordof the

applianceisequippedwithathree-pronggrounding

plug for your protection against shock hazards. It must

bepluggeddirectlyintoaproperlygroundedthree-

prongreceptacle.Thereceptaclemustbeinstalledin

accordancewith local codes and ordinances.Consult a

qualified electrician. Do not use an extension cord or

adapter plug.

• If voltage varies by 10% or more, performance of your

refrigeratormaybeaffected.Operatingrefrigeratorwith

insufficientpowercandamagethecompressor.

• Topreventtherefrigeratorfrombeingturnedoff

accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled

by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.

Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock. Do not use an extension

cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from the power cord.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

• Neverunplugtherefrigerator by pulling on the cord.

Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from

thereceptacle.

• Toavoidelectrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before

cleaningandbeforereplacinga light bulb.

NOTE:Turning the temperature control to OFF turnsoffthe

compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light

bulbor other electrical components.

• Donot operate refrigerator in thepresence of explosive

fumes.

FIRST STEPS

ThisOwner’s Guide provides specific operatinginstructions

for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this

Owner’sGuide.Before startingtherefrigerator,follow

these important first steps.

INSTALLATION

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• Therefrigeratorshouldbelocatedwheresurrounding

temperatureswillnot drop below 10° F (-12°C) or exceed

110°F (43° C).TheFreezeControl Feature is designed to

automaticallymaintainthe selected interior refrigerator

temperaturewithintheseboundaries.

•

Allowspace aroundthe unitfor goodair circulation.

Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the

refrigeratorforadequatecirculation.

NOTE: Theexterior walls of the refrigerator may become

quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from

theinside. Temperatures as much as 30°F warmer than

room temperature can be expected. For this reason it is

particularly important in hotter climates to allow enough

spaceforaircirculationaroundyourrefrigerator.

LEVELING

The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly

on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support

a fully loaded refrigerator. NOTE: It is Very Important for

your refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. If

therefrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door

may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing

cooling,frost, or moisture problems.

ToLevelYourRefrigerator:

After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a

carpenter’sleveltolevel the refrigerator from front-to-back.

Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½ bubble higher, so

that the door closes easily when left halfway open.

CLEANING

• Washanyremovableparts of the refrigerator interior, and

exteriorwithmilddetergentand warm water. Wipe dry.

Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.

• Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments,

which can scratch the appliance surface when removing

adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be

removedwith a mixture of warm water and mild deter-

gent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape

alreadyremoved.Donotremovetheserialplate.

Unpackingand Leveling

Installation

INTERIOR LIGHT

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened.

Toreplacethe light bulb, turn the temperaturecontrol to

OFFand unplug the electrical cord. Replace theold bulb

with a bulb of the same wattage.

ADJUSTABLE INTERIOR SHELVES

Multi-position

adjustableinterior

shelves can be

moved to any

positionforlargeror

smallerpackages.

Theshipping

spacers that

stabilize the shelves

forshippingshould

beremovedand

discarded.

AUTOMATIC FREEZE CONTROL

TheFreeze Control Feature will maintainproper interior

refrigeratortemperatureevenwhen the refrigerator is

placedin an area where thesurrounding temperature drops

down to 10° F (-12° C).

COOL DOWN PERIOD

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the refrigerator to

cooldowncompletely.Therefrigeratorwillruncontinuously

for the first several hours.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Thetemperaturecontrolislocatedinsidetherefrigerator.The

temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food

storagetemperatures.However,thetemperaturecontrolis

adjustableto providearangeof temperaturesforyour

personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature is desired, turn

thetemperaturecontrolknobtowardCOLDESTandallow

severalhoursfortemperaturestostabilizebetweenadjustments.

DOOR REMOVAL

If door must be removed to fit through narrow doorways:

1. Gently lay refrigerator on its back, on a throw rug or

blanket.

2. Removethe base panel byunscrewing two screws

fromfront of base panel.

3. At the top of the cabinet, lift up plastic hinge cover, and

foldback.(Figure1)

4. Use a Phillips® screwdriver to loosen and retighten

the screws on the top hinge to ensure a secure

assembly,andpreventhingeslippage.

5. Remove the top hinge from cabinet, and lift door off

lowerhingepin.

6. After door is removed, remove the two screws from the

bottomhinge.

7. Toreplacedoor, reverseaboveorder.

Refrigerator Door Adjustments

Figure 1

• Install the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room,

out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or

registers.Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-

producingappliances such as a range, oven or

dishwasher.

• Level the refrigerator so the doors close tightly.

• Donot overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air

vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer

anduse more energy. Shelves shouldnot be lined with

aluminumfoil,waxpaperor paper toweling. Liners

interferewith cold air circulation, makingthe refrigerator

less efficient, which could cause food spoilage.

• Coverfoodsand wipe containers dry before placing

themin the refrigerator.Thiscutsdown on moisture

build-upinside the unit.

• Organizetherefrigeratortoreducedooropenings.

Remove as many items as needed at one time and

close the door as soon as possible.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES

Adjustable Interior Shelves

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

CLEANING THE INSIDE

Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator with a solution of

two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres)

warmwater.Rinseand dry. Wring excess water out ofthe

sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or

any electrical parts.

Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution

mentionedabove,ormilddetergentandwarmwater.Rinse

and dry. Neveruse metallic scouring pads, brushes,

abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do

notwash removable parts in a dishwasher.

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid deter-

gent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Replacepartsandfood.

VACATION AND MOVING TIPS

Vacations:

If the refrigerator will not be used for several months:

• Removeallfoodandunplug the power cord.

• Cleananddrytheinterior thoroughly.

• Leavetherefrigerator door open slightly, blocking itopen

ifnecessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.

Moving: Whenmovingtherefrigerator,followtheseguide-

linesto prevent damage:

• Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

• Removefoodsandcleantherefrigerator.

• Secure all loose items by taping them securely in place

topreventdamage.

• In the moving vehicle, secure refrigerator in an upright

position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of

refrigerator with a blanket, or similar item.

CARE AND CLEANING

If leaving the refrigerator

door open while on vacation, make

certain that children cannot get into the

refrigerator and become entrapped.

WARNING

To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few

simple checks before calling for service. Common occur-

rences and their solutions can be found in theAvoid

Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instruc-

tions in this manual.

If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for

service. Insist on factory service by an authorized

ELECTROLUX PARTSANDSERVICEdepot.

ELECTROLUX PARTS AND SERVICE

All Electrolux appliances are backed by ELECTROLUX

PARTSAND SERVICE, one of Canada's largest parts and

servicenetworks.

The Electrolux reputation means you can enjoy complete

professionalservice from one of our hundreds of trained

techniciansacross the country.

ELECTROLUX PARTS AND SERVICE

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario

L5R 4C2

Place the name, address and telephone number of your

service depot in the spaces below.

Product and feature specifications as described or

illustrated are subject to change without notice.

SERVICE INFORMATION (CANADA)

GIBSON REFRIGERATOR PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY

Your Gibson product is protected by this warranty (United States)

FULLTWO-YEAR

WARRANTY

LIMITED3RD-5TH

YEARWARRANTY

(SealedSystem)

LIMITED 6th - 10th

YEARWARRANTY

(Compressoronly)

LIMITED

WARRANTY

(Applicabletothe

StateofAlaska)

WARRANTY

PERIOD

Two years from original

purchasedate.

Third through fifth years

from original purchase

date.

Timeperiodslistedabove.

THROUGHOURAUTHORIZEDSERVICERS,

WEWILL:

Payall costs for repairing or replacing anypartsof

thisappliancewhichprovetobedefectiveinmaterials

orworkmanship.

RepairorreplaceanypartsintheSealedRefrigeration

System (compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier

andtubing)whichprovetobedefectiveinmaterials

orworkmanship.

Provide a replacement for any compressor which

provestobedefectiveinworkmanshipormaterial.

Alloftheprovisionsofthefullandlimitedwarranties

aboveand the exclusions listed belowapply.

THECONSUMERWILLBE

RESPONSIBLEFOR:

Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIESOFTHECONSUMER.*

Travelcostsofthetechnician,diagnosticcostsandany

removal,transportationandreinstallationcostswhich

arerequiredbecauseofservice. Costsforlabor,parts

and transportation other than with respect to the

Sealed Refrigeration System.

Diagnosticcostsandanyremoval,transportationand

reinstallation costs which are required because of

service. Costs for labor, parts and transportation

other than the cost of the replacement compressor

itself.

Costs of the technician's travel to the home and any

costsforpickupanddeliveryoftheappliancerequired

because of service.

USA

800•944•9044

Electrolux Home Products North America

P.O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

Your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products NorthAmerica, a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc. We authorize no person

to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us

or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer.

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer 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 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. 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 incidental or consequential damages, so this

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in

ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America or

its authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts; obtained from persons

other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.

4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the

warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all

receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to

state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products:

*NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

OF THE CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED

SERVICE

This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., and Puerto Rico. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject

to change without notice. All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc.

01-G-RE-02 (Rev. 01/2001)

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY (CANADA)

Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty

WARRANTY

PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS,

WE WILL: THE CONSUMERWILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY One year from original

purchase date Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this

appliance which prove to be defective in materials or

workmanship. Excludes original and replacement Ice

& Water filter cartridges (if equipped). Original and

replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days

(parts only).

Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. *

LIMITED 2ND-5TH

YEAR WARRANTY

(Cabinet Liner and

Sealed System)

Second through fifth

years from original

purchase date

Repair or replace any parts in the cabinet liner or

Sealed Refrigeration System (compressor, condenser,

evaporator, drier and tubing) which prove to be

defective in materials or workmanship.

Costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because

of service. Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than

with respect to the cabinet liner or Sealed Refrigeration System.

Canada

866•213•9397

Electrolux Home Products North America

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario

L5R 4C2

Your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of WCI Canada Inc. We authorize no person to change or add

to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized

Electrolux Home Products North America servicer.