Jenn-Air JRS207 User manual

L'mJENN-AIR
Use & Care Manual
Frost Free Refrigerators
MODELS JRS207,JRSD209, JRS229, JRSf12250,
JRSDE229,JRSD2450, JRSDE249,JRSD279
RECE ED
CUSTOMERASS3TANCE
M_R2095'
4M PM
Model JRSDE249
PrintedinU,S,A Cat.No.SSU207
19953er_n-AirPartNo,10972B-2

About Your
Jegerator
Your Jenn-Air frost-free refrigerator was designed, engineered, and manufactured to the
highest standards of quality and performance. Since this manual explains how you can
obtain thebestuse of your Jenn-Air refrigerator,it is essential that you follow the
instructions carefully.
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air appliance, write to us. Besure
to provide the model number of your appliance.Jenn-Air Customer Assistance,c/o
Maytag Customer Service, PO Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
THE MODEL YOU HAVESELECTEDMAY NOTHAVE ALL OF THESEFEATURES SHOWI,
Automatic iceMaker Temp Control
and Automatic & Drawer Refrigerator Dairy
Freezer Dispenser Bin ControlCompartment
Conve-Door Egg
Light VineRack Caddy
AdjustableIHumid(ty Sealed
Controls ICrispers
Freezer I Adjustable
Shelves Bulk Glass Lift-Off
Removable Shelves Retainer
Storage Cantilever Base Grille
Model JRSDE249 Basket Shelves
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Safety Precautions
1. Use the three-pronged plug only with a grounding receptacle to provide protection
from electrical shock (see below). This appliance must be installed in accordance
with the installation and grounding instructions on pages 3-4.
2. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning condenser,replacing a light bulb, or
making any repairs. Any servicing should be performed by a qualified technician.
3.Incase of power failure, minimizedoor openings. If powerfailure is oflong duration,
protectfrozen food byplacing blocksof dryiceon top ofthe packages, orcheck with
a localfrozen foods lookerplantabout temporarystorage. Frozenfoods which have
thawed completely should not be refrozen.
4. Any electric service cordthat becomes frayed or damaged should be immediately
repaired or replaced. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord.
5. Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes.
6.Remove the doorsfrom any out-of-use refrigerator to prevent child entrapment and
suffocation.
7. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. Thiswill help protectyou from possible injury, it will also
prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating
element that releases the cubes.
Electrical Connection and Grounding [
Your refrigerator is designed to operate on a nominal115 rF=
volt, 15 amp., 60cycle line. There should be a separate, "*'°_?"_-"_'_°"c°"°I1( •
grounded circuit, serving this refrigerator only. DO NOT use _ou.=.G.LUG"
an extension cord._ ! _
Your refrigerator is equipped with a three-pronged ground-
ing plug for your protection against possible electrical shock
hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle.
Where a standard two prong wall receptacle isencountered, .. _°_""_E'T_CCE
it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the CUS- *LO_tlON OFpRON6_#J'4_JWER CO_D
tomer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three................. o.Yov.Moo,,
;_,,N_HOWN HE_(.
prong wall receptacle. DO NOT, under any circumstances,
cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the powercord.
DO NOT usean adapter plug.
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ILocation ]
If youareinstalling your new refdgeratoryourself, pleasefollow thesehelpful su§
tions.
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1. Remove base skids., [I J
2. Remove all exterior and interior tape carefully and ._lli
retain old tape. Make a small pad of this tape to pick
offanyremainingtaperesidues. Thiswilleliminatethe '&_
need to use dangerous solventsof any kind.
3.Removeand discardthe cantilever shelfpackingclips
located justabove each shelf wherethey hook onto
theframe.To remove the red plastic clip,wiggle it
sideways and pull straight out.
4. Select a location foryour newrefrigerator away from any heatsources. Allow ;
flowof air through thefront base grille.
5. Your model should not be installed where the room temperature will go bel
55°F. because itwill not run frequently enough to maintain proper temperat_
the freezer.
[Leveling Is Important I
To enhance its appearance, maintain efficient performance and for proper func
the ice maker, your refrigerator should be level. Usinga carpenter'slevel, ohec:
refrigeratorto makesureitis levelfronttoback and sidetoside. Thefrontwheel.'
adjusted at the factory so the cabinet would be level. However, jarring in trar
standingtherefrigeratoronan unevenfloormaycause thedoorsto shiftoutofaligr
ffleveling is necessary, remove the basegrille and adjust the wheel with a scre_
asshown.
To lock the cabinet in place, turn down one or both .o,_.c.,a_-r
lockingfeet,located near the front wheels. Rear
leveler feet are not required.
TURNCOUNTER_t.OCk'_VI_E
! _L-_ ! TOCORRE_TTH,SCONDI*[]
TION,RAISE RIGHT COR- TO CORRECT THIS CONOW[DN.
NER AND/OR LOWER LBFT LEFT CORNER AND/OR LOWER
CORNER UNTILDOORS CORNERUNTILOOORSAUGN
ALIGN ACROSSTOP OFTO_OF CABINET.
CABINET.
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[Setting Controls]/
Your new refrigerator has two controls.One for r;,".",_:'_,_'.",_.';,._%__ T
regulating the temperature in thefresh food com- /
partment and one for the freezer.Both controls are
located attheupper rearofthe refrigerator compart- / _, ,,._.'","-'.%%',_'.C_
ment, just below the light shield. Fig.A
FORMODELSJRS2O7, JRSD2250 &JRSD2460:
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Tostartyourrefrgerator, settherefrgeratorcontrolon F andsetthefreezercontrolo
"4" {See fig. A).
FOR MODELSJRS229,JRSD209,JRSDE229,JRSDE249, JRSD279:
To start your refrigerator, setthe refrigerator control i)
on "6" and set the freezer control on "D" (See Fig. F,.,,
B).
Let the refrigerator run at least two hours before _ Fig.
loading it with food.
IMPORTANT: In a day or so, you my decide that one or both compartments should be
colder or warmer. DO NOT change either control more than one letter or one number
at a time. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize before adjusting thesetting again.
This does not apply when you first start your refrigerator.
To turn off your refrigerator, set the refrigerator control on OFF.
[Warm Cabinet Surfaces ]
At times, the front surfacesofyour refrigerator cabinetmay bewarmto thetouch. This
is a normal function of you r refrigerator. This feature prevents moisture from condensing
on the outside of your refrigerator during humid weather. This condition may be
noticeable when you first start your refrigerator, during hot weather, and during
excessive or lengthy door openings.
[Ener,Ti.s]
For efficient energy use:
1.Besurethe refrigerator islevelandventilation around thefrontgrilleis not blocked.
2. Checkdoor seals occasionally forleakage.Check at variousplaces: top, bottom,
and sides.
3.Check the temperature; avoid unnecessary cold settings.
4. Keep thefreezer near full capacity; less cold air is lost during door openings.
5. Let hot dishes cool before putting into refrigerator or freezer.
6. Cover liquids; if uncovered, the unit must work longer.
7.Clean refrigerator condenser coils at least twice a year.
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Refri
Compartment
To maintain thenatural flavor, moisture, andnutritioneffresh foods,we recommendth_
all dishes, trays, and containers of food be covered.
_Shelves jh
Adjustable cantilever shelves can be posi-__ '_3 I
tioned to suit your speciat needs. To remove J
a shelf, lift the rear straight up a fraction of an
inchand pull straight out.To lock into another
position, tilt the shelf with thefront up. Insert
hooks into desired frame openings and let the shelf settle into place. Make sure it
securely locked at the rear. Somemodels have slideout shelves that are designed
contain spiUs. Height adjustments are madethe sameway, being careful that ti"
movable shelf remains fully in the frame.
ISlide-OutShelves (Some models) ]
Slide-out shelves moveonplasticrails and may beeasilypulled forward for access
foods placedtoward the rear. Toremovea slide-out shelf,pullittoward you untilitstol
then lift the front edge slightly and putt completely out.
ITemp ControlDrawer (Model JRS207) I
TheTemp Control Draweris locatedatthe bottomofthecompartment. The controlle_
is loCatedalong theleftsideofthedrawer. As thecontrol leveris moved from the"Co
setting toward the "Cold" setting,the temperature will get colder. Select the cont
position which suitsyourneedsthebest. KeepyourTemp ControlDrawer tigb
closedatall timestoobtain best results.
Temp Control Drawer (Models JRSD209, JRS229, ]
JRSD279,JRSDE249, & JRSDE229)
The Temp ControlDrawer provides short term storage of fresh meatswithout freezi
The shelf withtheTemp ControlDrawercan beplacedinoneof three positions. W!
adjusting this shelf, remove the drawer and look at the back wall of the drawer. I
necessary for theair intertube atthe back of therefdgeratorto lineup at thetop, mid
or bottom of the air slots in theback of thedrawer. Set the temperature control to
co(dest positionwhen adjusting theTemp Control Drawer. Onceadjustment has b_
made,replace thedrawer and set the control to the desired setting.

The control knob is located near the refrigerator control.As the knob isturned from
"Cool" settingtoward the "Cold"setting,the temperaturewillgetcolder. Selectthe"C.
setting for storage of luncheon meat and cheese. Select the "Cold"setting for stor
offresh meats.
Allmeats or poultry should be stored in their originalstore wrappings or in plastic b
to reduce the evaporation of moisture from them. Keep your Temp Control Dra'
tightly closed at all times toobtain best results,
[Sealed Crispers I
The Sealed Crispers are idea_for storingvegetables andfruit.Keepyour crispersti!
closed toinsurefreshhess. Storingleafyvegetables, suchasceleryand lettucein pl_
bags, reduces moisture evaporation.
The crispers slideout for easyaccess to foods storedwithin. They are compl_
removable for cleaning (hand wash only) or for use elsewhere in your kitchen.
The top crisper cover alsoserves as a refrigerator storage shelf. To remove the cri
cover for cleaning, lift the front edge and pull straight out.
[Humidity Control (Most models)I
The humiditycontrolleverislocatedontheshelfabovethe crisperdrawers. The
control should generally be set at the "Low" setting for fruits and the "High" settin!
vegetables.
[Wine Rack (Most models)1
To useyour wine rack fit italong r, , ,
e,ther side of any refrigerator
shelf,engage itsrearnotchtothe
shelf back corner.Lay thewine
bottle on the rack.
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IAutomatic Door Closers and Magnetic Door Gaskets1
All doors containbuilt-in mechanismsthat automatically pullthem completely shut o
they areclosed to within 6 inches of thecabinet.All doors also have magnetic c
gaskets that cling tothe cabinet front, once thedoors are closedto within their magn
range. It is important that your refrigerator be reasonably levelfor thedoor closure
function properly•
[Easy-Off Shelf Front ]
Door shelf fronts can beremoved for easy cleaningof thedoor
liner and shelf fronts, Lift the shelf front straight up until it clears
theretainer on the door linerand pull straight out. Reversethis
procedurewhen replacing the door shelf front,
ILilt'Off DO°f Shelves I
Lift-offdoorshelvesmay beeasilyadjustedto anotherpositionon _,_C_II_
thedoor.Lifttheshelfstraightup untilitclearstheretainersonthe
doorliner and pull straight out. Reversethis procedurewhen
replacing ashelf.
ISlide-Out Door Shelves (Model JRSD279) (
These shelves are easy to remove and move to a ]i,_--_
dLfferentIocatton.Toremove,pullthe shelfforward. To ]_*==_ _
replace,lineup thetop ofthe shelfwith theslides onthe (_.. _ _._
door and slideback into place• L__
)Bottle Retainer I
Some modelshavea bottleretainer locatedon the lowerrefrigerator door she
preventstall bottles from falling out when the door is opened or closed• To atta¢
retainer on the shelf front,havethe smooth side facing forward, align theretaine
the front lip of the shelf front andsnap into position. The bottleretainer can be adj
to any position on the shelf by sliding sideways.
IShelf Tender 1
All models have a Shelf Tender located on oneof the refrigerator door sheiv
provides upright storage for packages or bottles, The ShelfTender can be adju.'
any positionon the shelf by sliding sideways•

Freezer Compartment
Features
To maintain the natural flavor, moisture, and nutrition of frozen foods, and to prevent
freezer burn, we recommend that all foods be wrapped or sealed properly.
IFreezer Shelves (Model JRS207) I
To remove a freezer shelf, lift the shelf straight up, tilt
sideways and pull straight out. When replacing a freezer
shelf, reverse the removal procedure.
IAdjustable Freezer Shelves (Most models) I
The freezer shelves can be adjusted up or down or __
removed to accommodate various sized packages. To :
remove a shelf, lift up on right side of shelf and push to the
right. Then, tilt shelf and remove.
To replace a freezer shelf: (1) tilt the shelf and insert right
rod ends into upper portion of oblong holes in the freezer
side wall; and (2) lower the left side of the shelf and insert in oblong holes in the left side
of the freezer wall.Make sure the shelf is secure before loading.
[Bulk Storage Drawer (Models JRS207,JRSD2250, JRSD2450) ]
The slide-out Sulk Storage drawer can be removed by pulling it out
as far as it will go, then lifting the front edge and pulling straight out. I__ __/_/
If you notice that the drawer is not sliding smoothly or easily,
lubricate the slide rails with petroleum jelly. Apply lubrication to
points as shown. Also, make sure the bottom of the freezer is clean I/I S.UOE_,L_/II
where the slide rails make contact. _
IBulk Storage Basket (Most Models) I F"Z'_)°_O_C'M"'
To remove the freezer basket; (1) pull the basket partially out; (2) reach to the back of the
basket and pivot the metal clips up to a horizontal position; and (3) pull the basket out,
When replacing the basket, reverse the removal procedure.

fFreezer Baskets (JRSD279) t'
Your refrigeratorhasthreefreezer baskets,oneshallow,i,'
onePizza and onedeep.Each slides out for more
convenientaccesstothefrozenfood.ThePizzabasketis/
designedwitha lowerrightsidefor easystorageoffrozen
pizzas. All baskets can beremovedfor cleaning. In
addition,theshallowand Pizza basketscanbeadjusted
up or downto accommodatevarioussizedpackages.
Toremovethebaskets,pullthebaskettowardyouuntilitstops.LiftthefrontoftheL
and pulluntilitstopsagain,thenlift itup andoverthefronttabs.
To replacethebasket,reversetheaboveprocedure.Toadjusttheshallowand
baskets,removethebasketasdirectedpreviouslyandplaceoneofthebottomtwo
wires inthetrackandreplaceit.
IAutomatic Ice Maker (Select Models)l
The water inlettubingassemblyrequiredtocompletethewaterconnectiontothe
valve islocatedinthecrisperdrawerin a bag. Connecttheicemakerto thewater.,
as instructed in the separate instructions, furnished withtherefrigerator.
The automatic ice maker is designed to furnish a continual supply of icecubes
amount of ice produced depends on the temperature in thefreezer section o
refrigerator. The colder thefreezer section, themoreiceisproduced. We sugge
start withyourrefrigerator and freezercontrols attheir mid settings.Inmostcase
is satisfactory.If the door to therefrigerator or freezer is opened frequer
temperatures in thekitchen areabnormally high, a colder setting may benece_
After your model has been installed and the water supply connectedto the ice n
it may take8 to 12 hours beforethe icemaker furnishesany usableice cubes. Th,
one or two harvests will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes becau
air inthe supply line. The initial harvestmay also contain impuritiesfrom the new
supply piping.Therefore, all cubes from the firsttwoor three harvests shou
discarded.
Under certain rarecircumstances,icecubes may be disco[ored,usually egpearin(.
agreen-bluish hue. Thecause of this unusualdiscolorationisapparently a combir
of factors such as certain characteristics of localwaters, household plumbing an
accumulation of coppersalts in an inactivewater supply line which feeds the icem
Continued consumption of such discolored icecubes may beinjurious tohealth.If
discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contactthedealer from whol
ice maker or refrigerator was purchased.
Ice cubes that have been in theice storagefor a considerable length of time ma_
up off-flavor taste, sticktogether,and gradually becomesmaller.Wesuggestthat I
cubesbe thrown away. We also suggest using an open box of baking soda i
refrigerator for food odor absorption.
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