Crosley 241024401 - Manual (Page 4)

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This Use & Care Manual provides general 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
TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL
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 it snaps
in place. Continue this process until all tabs are snapped
in place and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.
3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four
sides.
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 “To Remove Toe Grille” .)
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket wrench to adjust
front rollers.
Raise
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.)
Cabinet
Toe
Grille
Tabs
Tab
Toe
Grille
CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION
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 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
NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE
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.
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.
NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves
within a 20 degree opening.