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Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We Questions? here at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product and we are completly committed to providing 1-800-944-9044 you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our (United States) #1 priority. Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains 1-866-213-9397 valuable information on how to properly maintain your new (Canada) refrigerator. We know you’ll enjoy your n
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Please Read All Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator. FOR YOUR SAFETY PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read pro- Risk of child entrapment duct labels for warnings regarding flammability and other Child entrapment and hazards. suffocation are not problems of Do not operate the refrigerator in the presense of the past. Junked
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Installation This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating LEVELING instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front refrigerator, follow these important first steps. rollers to help level your unit. To Level Your Refrigerator: LOCATION 1. Remove toe grille. Choose a place that is near a grounded ele
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Installation - Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. To Avoid Property Damage: Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼” plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if p
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions 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 left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves. 1.
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door. 2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button. 3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, using the same holes as nameplate. 4. Magnetic Nameplate Models: Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from door. Remove
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Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model 8
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Temperature Controls COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: When first turning refrigerator on, move refrigerator cold control to which is the recommended initial t setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. A
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Looking Inside TM SpillFree glass shelves (some models) catch and hold To avoid personal injury or property TM accidental spills. In some models, the SpillFree shelves damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning. The Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or shelves slide out independently of the cantilever brackets. exposed to sudden temperature change. Just pull the front of the shelf forward. The shelf
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Looking Inside (continued) ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, to suit individual needs. are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water To move door bins before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors 1. Lift bin straight up. or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. 2.
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Ice Service If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator, however, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer for information. The ice maker produces 4 to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate
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Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods. Meat Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped s
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Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar create a boiling or gurgling sound. sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating B. Evaporator Fan as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator walls, and ki
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Care & Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as t
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Care & Cleaning (continued) NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS) Avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs, If your refrigerator is equipped with a Never Clean condenser, wear gloves. there’s no need to clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB dusty or greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic (SOME MODELS) in your home, it may be necessary to periodically clean the
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Warranty Information GIBSON REFRIGERATOR PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY Your Gibson product is protected by this warranty (United States) WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULL TWO-YEAR Two years from Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL original purchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. * workma
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Warranty Information REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY (CANADA) Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this FULL ONE-YEAR Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL purchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. * workmanship. Excludes original and replace
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ATTENTION To Properly Install Your Refrigerator See “Installation” Section On Pages 4-5 OR To Reverse The Doors See “Door Removal & Reversal” Section On Pages 6-7 Before You Call Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and Common expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of Occurrences defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time
