Gibson GRS26F5AW5 User manual

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at a Glance ......... 7
Temperature Controls ....... 8
Looking Inside .......... 9 - 10
Automatic Ice and Water
Dispenser ................ 11 - 14
Food Storage
& Ener Savin Ti s ....... 15
Normal O_ Sounds.. 16 W
Care & Cleaning ......... 17 - 18
Espahol ........... 25 Warranties .............. 19-20
Before You Call
Solutions to
Common Problems .............. 21 -24
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS pin240435107(0207)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Home Products are very proud of our
product and we are completely committed to providing you
with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1
priority.
Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains
valuable information on how to properly maintain your new
refrigerator.
We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and ThankYou
for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future
purchases.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care Manual provides specific 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 serial
plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Questions?
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(United States)
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(Canada)
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Registration Card included with your
refrigerator.
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FORYOURSAFETY
• Donotstoreorusegasoline,orotherflammableliquids
inthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.Read
productlabelsforwarningsregardingflammabilityand
otherhazards.
• Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof
explosivefumes.
• Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomaticice
maker.
• Removeallstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescancause
severecuts,andalsodestroyfinishesiftheycomein
contactwithotherappliancesorfurniture.
CHILDSAFETY
Destroyorrecyclethecarton,plasticbags,andanyexterior
wrappingmaterialimmediatelyafterthe refrigeratoris
unpacked.ChildrenshouldNEVERusetheseitemstoplay.
Cartonscoveredwithrugs,bedspreads,plasticsheetsor
stretchwrapmaybecomeairtightchambers,andcanquickly
causesuffocation.
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.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer:
• Remove 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 ofthe appliance isequipped with a
three-prong groundingplugfor your protectionagainst
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
intoa properlygroundedthree-prong receptacle.The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with local
codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
•Immediately repair or replace any power cordthat
becomes frayed or damaged.
•Never unplugthe refrigeratorby pullingon the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
from the receptacleto preventdamaging thepower cord.
•Unplugthe refrigeratorbefore cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
•Performance may be affected ifthe voltage varies by
10% or more. Operating the refrigeratorwith insufficient
powercan damage the compressor. Such damage is
notcovered under yourwarranty.
•Do not plug the unitintoan outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pullcordto prevent the refrigeratorfrom being
turned offaccidentally.
• Avoid connectingrefrigeratortoa Ground FaultInterruptor
(GFI) circuit.

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow
these important first steps.
LOCATION
• Choose a place that is near a grounded 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.
INSTALLATION
Installation Clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
Back ........................ 1"
DOOR OPENING
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to
a counter when removing food. For best use of drawers and
freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where
both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be fully opened.
TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION /REMOVAL
To Remove Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.
2. Working from left side of toe grille, slip your fingers
between top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently pull
forward until first set of tabs are free. Slide your hand
down past the free tabs and pull forward again until the
second set of 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.)
To Install Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and
fresh food
compartment doors.
2. Line up toe grille at
base of refrigerator,
making sure the four
bottom tabs are
resting through holes
at base of cabinet.
3. Starting from left side
of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb
and push toe grille forward until itsnaps in place. Continue
this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe
grille is secured to refrigerator.
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), front to back.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille. (See "ToRemove ToeGrille".)
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all
four sides.
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
•BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water linewith water pressure between 20 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of 1/_inch(6.4 rnm) OD, copper tubing.To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you willneed to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigeratorto your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply lineto the ice maker inletvalve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Place end ofwater supply line intosink or bucket. Turn ON water supply
and flush supply line until water isclear.Turn OFF water supply at shut
off valve.
3. Unscrew plasticcap from water valve inletand discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) ontowater supply line,
as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1/_inch).
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2V2turns) behind refrigerator as shown
and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that
leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for
ON/OFF position of arm).

Tools Necessary:
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Phillips" head
DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways,
follow these steps to remove the doors.
1. Disconnect electrical supply.
2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille.
3. Close doors.
ToRemove Refrigerator Door:
1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.
2. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign
doors when they are replaced.
3. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door
aside.
4. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.
5. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.
TORemove Freezer Door:
1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection
located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then pull
to remove tube.
2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.
3. Disconnect wiring harness connector plug attop hinge: place your thumbs on
flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth, then with
firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.
4. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign
doors when they are replaced.
5. Remove top hinge, allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer
door off of bottom hinge pin. Laydoor down flat to avoid kinking water line.
6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.
7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.
When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water line by inserting tube and
push until mark touches face offitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power
cord.Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.
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Freezer and Refrigerator
Controls
Ice Cream
Ice Maker-
SpillFree'"
g Shelf
Water Filter
Door
Ice
Pizza
Wire
Small Items
Door
Wire
Door
Small
Large
Door
Large
Door ]DFInnFID
Dairy Door
Door Bin
Wine Rack
Door Bin
Meat Keeper
and Cover
SpillFree'"
Fixed Shelf
Door Bin
Egg Tray
Special Item
Rack
Tall Bottle
Retainer
Snugger
Crisper Pan
and Cover
Fixed
Door Bin
Toe Grille
Features may vary according to model

COOL DOWN PERIOD
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator tooperate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading
it with food.
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
•After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust
temperatures gradually: move the knob in small
increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
• For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.
• Forwarmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Warmer.
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.
Freezer FreshFood
Refrigerator& FreezerControls
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE
If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder.
If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Cold.
If Freezer Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.
If Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold.
* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To O.
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CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT
Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual
needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food.
Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the
refrigerator.
To adjust cantilever shelves:
_1 Lift front edge up.
O 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.
SpillFree TM glass shelves (some models) catch and hold
accidental spills.In some models, the SpillFreeTM shelves slide
out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning.The shelves
slide out independently of their mounting brackets. Just pull
the front of the shelf forward. Shelves can be extended as far
as the stopper will allow but are not removable from their
mounting brackets.
Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf
PIZZA SHELF (SOME MODELS)
This shelf is attached to the freezer wall beside the ice
dispenser container. This convenient area allows for storage
of pizza and other tall items placed vertically between the
ice dispenser container and the freezer wall.
Pizza Shelf
TIP-UP SHELF (SOME MODELS)
ATip-Up shelf in the freezer section allows tall items to be
easily stored.
DOOR STORAGE
Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage
of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be
quickly selected.
Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallon-
sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and
containers. Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage
capacity.
The dairy compartment, which is warmer than the general
food storage section, is intended for short term storage of
cheese, spreads, or butter.
Cantilever Glass Shelf

ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS
Some models have adjustable door binsthatcan be moved
to suit individual needs.
Tomove door bins
1. Lift bin straight up.
2. Remove bin.
3. Place bin in desired position.
4. Lower bin onto supports until locked in place.
SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS
CRISPERS (SOME MODELS)
The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf,
are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh
produce.Wash itemsinclear waterand removeexcess water
before placingthem inthe crispers. Itemswith strong odors
or high moisture contentshould bewrapped before storing.
Crisper Drawer
HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS)
The Humidity Control, present on some models with crisper
drawers, allowsyou toadjust the humiditywithinthe crisper.
This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best
in high humidity.
iigher Humidity
Crisper Humidity Control
DELl DRAWER (SOME MODELS)
Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of
luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items.
MEAT KEEPER (SOME MODELS)
Some models are equipped with a Meat Keeper.Meat Keeper
temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Meat Keeper
TemperatureControl ineitherdirection. Use thispan for short
term storage of bulk meat items. If meats are to be kept
longer than one or two days, they should be frozen. The
Meat Keeper is
fixed and cannot
be moved up or Meat Keeperwith
down. Iffruits or TemperatureControl
vegetables are
to be stored in
the Meat Keeper,
set the Meat
Keeper
Temperature
Control to a
warmer setting
to prevent
freezing.
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