Gibson GRT18S6AWL User manual

To? Mount: Welcome ....................... 2
Safety mnstructions ........... 3
Espafioi ........... 21
instamlation oomad.desco..eoti.g
Opt[ona| |co Maker To Water Supply ..... 4 -5
Door
Removal &Reversal ...... 6 ° 7
Features at a Glance ......... 8
Temperature Controme ........ 9
Looking inside .......... 10 - 11
raceService .................... 12
Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips ....... 13
Normam Operating Sounds..14
Care & Cmeaning ......... 15 - 16
Warranty .................. 17 - 18
Before You Call ............... 19
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Electrolux Home Products, mnc.are very proud of
our product and we are completly 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 blanual 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 your serial
plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.
NOTE:Use only soar.,and water to clean serial plate.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Please complete and mail in the Product
Registration Card incUuded with your
refrigerator.
Questions?
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(United States)
1-866-213-9397
(Canada)
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lmportant satety InstrUctions
FOR YOUR SAFETY
*Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, Read pro-
duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other
hazards,
*Do not operate the refrigerator in the presense 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,
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 DmSPOSAL OF YOUR REFRmGERATOR
OR FREEZER
Risk of child entrapment ....................
Child and
suffocation are not problems of
the past, Junked or abondoned
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
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.
These GuideJines Must Be FoJlowedTo EnsureThat Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator
Will Opetate Properly.
ELECTRICAL mNFORMATION
*The refrigerator must be pJugged into its own
dedicated ! 15 VoJt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outJet. your ref[ige[at0r from Cooling, but does not disconnect
The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-pronggroundingplugforyourprotectionagainst the p0wer _o the I!ght bu!b and other e!ectr!ca!
electrical shock hazards, it must be plugged directly components_To turn off power to you[ refrigerate[ you
into a properly grounded three@tong 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 pJug.
*Immediately repair or replace any power cord that
becomes frayed or damaged,
, 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 outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault
Interrupter (GFI) circuit,
Donot under
any circumstances, I
cut, remove,
orbypass the |
grounding prong, J

ThisUse& CareManuaUprovidesspecificoperating
instructionsfor yourmodelUsetherefrigeratoronUyas
instructedinthisUse&CareManualBeforestartingthe
refrigerator,foltowtheseimportantfirst steps.
LOCATION
Choose a pUacethat is near a grounded eUectricaUoutUet,
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter pUug,
ff possiMe, pUacethe refrigerator out of direct sunlight
and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat
sources,
The refrigerator must be instafled on a floor that is UeveU
and strong enough to support a fufly baded refrigerator,
Consider water suppUyavaHabifity for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
mNSTALLATION
Do Not instafl the refrigerator where
the temperature will drop below 55OF(13°c) or rise above
110°F (430C),The compressor will not be able to maintain
LEVEUNG
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 Level Your Refrigerator:
1,
lower front of your refrigerator, Suffic!ent air
circulation !s essential for the proper operation of
your refrigerator.
Installation Clearances
o Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
Back ........................ 1"
NOTE: ff YOusee black coi!s/tubing Onthe back o?you r
DOOR OPENING
NOTE: If you r refrigerator is placed with the door hinge
space so the door can be opened wider.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food, To make this possible, the
direction in which the doors open can be reversed, See Door
Removal & Reversal Instructions on page 6,
2, Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
doors close freely when opened ha!fway.The refrigerator
should slope ¼ to Y2from front-to-back.Then !eve! the
refrigerator from side to side,
Raise

lftstailatio ° Connecting Opdona/ Ice Maker To Water Supply
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the
refrigerator from eJectricaJ power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property Damage:
- Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.Water suppJytubing made of 1A"plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water bake. Manufacturer will not be responsible for
any damage if pJaatic tubing is used for supply line.
•DO NOT install water aupplytubing in areas where temperatures fall beJow freezing.
•Chemicals from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker, ff the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working property.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes,
Before lasts/flag The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
*BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat=blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver
oAccess to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi,
*A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6,4 ram) OD, copper tubing, Todetermine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to 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 line to the ice maker inlet valve,
NOTE: Water line kit number 5808917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional COst,Contains 25 feet (7,6
1 1
meters) of V,;inch OD Copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2)
ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply linel
To Connect Water Supply Line To ice Maker inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric powersource.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply
and flush supply line until water 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 far as it will go (1Ainch).
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. Ceil excess water supply line (about 2_/2turns) 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 refrigeratortoelectrical powersource.
10. Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/
OFF position of arm).
Clamp
Brass
Compression
Vanve Her
Water Valve
from household water supply
ice. Air in new plumbing lines may
cause ice maker to cycle two Orthree times before making a fu!!tray of !ce_New' plumb!ng may cause !cetObe disco!ered
or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions
Door Stor
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Tools Necessar
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Cabinet Hole
Plugs
Hinge Hole
DoorStop
Screw_
Top Hinge
Cover
op Hinge
Nandme Hole
DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing)
can be reversed, from left to right or right to [eft, by moving the door
hinges from one side to the other, Reversing the door sw[ag should be
performed by a qualified person,
iMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature centre[
to"0" and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove
any food from door shelves.
1, Remove toe grille and top hinge cover
2, Remove top hinge with 3/8" hex driver and lift freezer door off ol
center hinge pin, Set door aside,
3, Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save tor
reassembly, Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin,
4, Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside,
5, Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and
oosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to
6, Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove
aside screw and install center hinge,
7. Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench
8, nstaii bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed
from step 7,
9, Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench, Move hinge pin
to other hob in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench,
1O, Reverse door handles ,'see instructions on next page),
11, Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side.
12, Position refrigerator door onto lower hinge pin and screw center hinge
pin through center hinge into top of door, Close refrigerator door to
help align hinge hob,
13, Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench,
14, Remove cabinet and hinge hob plugs and move to opposite side
15, Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin,
16, Close freezer door, Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door
while tightening screws to install top hinge,
17, Replace toe grille and top hinge cover,
18. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator ternperature control
to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued)
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(HandHesmay be easier to reverse while doors are off,.
1, Remove two screws attaching handHeto bottom of freezer door,
2, Swing bottom of handHeaway from the door and slide handHestraight up
and off of dovetail button
3, Remove screw and dovetail button and instaHHon other side. using the same
holies as namepHate.
4. tVlagnetie Nameplate ModeJs: Use putty knife togentHypry magnetic namepHate
frame from door. Remove namepHatefrom its frame, turn frame upside down
and instaHHin oHdhandHeholies. Hnsertmagnetic namepHateinto frame.
Self-Adhesive NamepJate ModeJs: Use putty knife to gentHypeeHoff name
pilatefrom door and reappHyover oHdhandHeholies.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Start with handHeoffset away from door. PHacetop of handHeover dovetaiH
button swing nandHeinto an upright position and puHHdownward. Hockingit
into pHace.
2. Secure bottom of handHewith two screws removed earHier.
SemfAdhesive J/'_
Nameplate Namel) uate
So f,ew..----_
Magnetic -J
Lock HandHe
OVer
Dovetail Button
TRIM REMOVAL (FULULENGTH TRIM MODELS ONLY)
Hnsome modeHs, the refrigerator door has a fuHHHengthtrim piece which continues from the bottom of the handHeto the
bottom of the door, The top of the trim fits around the base of the handHe,An adhesive "trim Hock"is positioned about
haHfwaydown, The bottom of the trim is heHdinpHaceby either an adhesive trim Hock,or a trim Hockwith two prongs inserted
into a hoHeon the face of the door,
TO REMOVE TRmM:
1. Remove trim by gentHypuHHingtrim Hockareas out and away from door.
2. When trim is free from door, sHidethe trim straight down and away from base of handHe.
NOTE: For modemswith short handHetrim, remove by sHidingtrim straight down and off of handHebcacket.
TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
(HandHesmay be easier to reverse whiHedoors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handHeto top of refrigerator door.
2. Swing top of handHeaway from door and sHidehandHedown and off of
dovetaiHbutton.
3. Remove screw and dovetaiHbutton and instaHHon other side, moving
homepHugsfrom corresponding homesto opposite side.
TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
1. Start with handHeoffset away from door. PHacebottom of handHeover
dovetaiHbutton, swing handHeinto an upright position and puHHupward,
Hockingit into pHace.
2. Secure top of handHewith screws.
TO ATTACH TRIM:
1. SHideboth trim Hocksout of trim.
2. Hnsertnew adhesive trim Hockscontained in your Hiterature pack.
NOTE: Trim iock must be removed and installed by Sliding ovecthe two
donut shaped areas.
3, HnstaHHtrim to handHeby sHidingunder base of handHe,CarefuHHyaHign
trim and press down at trim HockHocations,
4, Use rubbing aHcohoHto remove any adhesive residue from oHdtrim
HockHocations,
Lock HandHe
over
,_sive
TcimLock
Fu,
Trim
Trim

Freezer Sheff
Freezer
Controm
Refrigerator
Control
Deii Drawer
Cover
DeUi Drawer
Half Shelf
Wine Rack
Special item Rack
FulmShemf
Cris
Crisper
Drawers
ice Tray--\ Freezer Light
\/-
_- Fixed Door Bin
_Door Rack
Toe GriHe
Door Rack
Features may vary according to model

COOL DOWN PERIOD
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at bast 8 to 12 hours before loading
it with food.
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS
NOTE:When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additionan adjustments.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: When first turning refrigerator on. move refrigerator
cold controJ to c which is the recommended initial
setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed
o Adjust temperature gradua!ty: move the knob in small
increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
o For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards CoJder
o For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.
Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures in both
compartments. For example, ifthe refrigerator control is turned
to a colder setting the freezer control may have to be adjusted
to a warmer setting. Turning the freezer control wiii change
only the freezer temperature.
Tomaintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator
and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block
cold air vents with food items.
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settin_
Freezer Control ,some modeJs,
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Refrigerator Control some moae_s.
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Refrigerator & Freezer ControJ, some models
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUmDE
ff Refrigerator compartment msToo Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Colder.
ff Refrigerator compartment msToo Cold Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Cold.
ff Freezer compartment msToo Warm Turn Freezer Control Siightly Towards Comder.
ff Freezer compartment msToo Cold Turn Freezer Control Stightly Towards Cored.
* To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Refrigerator Control To O.
* iMPORTANT: Turning
erature control to '0"
turns off the com-
pressor, but does not
disconnect the power to
electrical components
To turn oft power to you/
refrigerator, you must
unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet.

ToaVOidpersO.a orproperty
damage, handJe tempered glass shelves carefully.
Shelves may break suddenJy if nicked, scratched, or
exposed to sudden temperature change,
SHELF ADJUSTMENT
Refrigerator sheUves are easiUyadjusted to suit individual
needs, Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food,
To adjust sliding shelves:
O Remove shelf by pulling forward to stop position,
Lift front edge up and pull out,
Replace the shelf on any pair of rails by reversing this
procedure,
Sliding Wire Shelf
Sliding Glass Shelf
To adjust cantilever shelves:
the refrigerator. Cantilever shelves are available in either
glass or wire.
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,
SpiflFree rMglass shelves (some models) catch and hold
accidental spills, in some models, the Spi/IFreJ Mshelves
slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning, The
shelves slide out independently of the cantilever brackets,
Just pull the front of the shelf forward, The shelf can be
extended as faras the stopper willallow but itis not removable
from the cantilever bracket,
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Cantilever Fixed Glass Shelf
DOOR STORAGE
Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient
storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items
can be quickly selected.
Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodate
gallon-sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars
and containers. Some racks 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.
Door Rack
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