Electrolux - Gibson Top Freezer Frost Clear Refrigerator manual

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2 Contents Product Registration This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide. © 2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained within this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions Proper Disposal of Y our Refrigerator/Fr eezer DA N GER 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 [...]

4 G05D0010 First Steps 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 refrige[...]

5 IMPORT ANT : Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes. Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • Basic tools: adjustable wrench and standard, flat blade screwdriver. • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. • A water supply line made of ¼ i[...]

6 G05C0061 Energy Saving Ideas • Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heat- producing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the[...]

7 Sliding Shelf Cantilever Shelf Combination Cantilever/Sliding Shelf with Plastic Clip Shelf Adjustment Refrigerator shelves are easily adjustable to suit individual needs. Some models have sliding shelves, others have cantilever shelves, or both. Before adjusting shelves, remove all food. The shipping clips which stabilize the shelves for shippin[...]

8 Care and Cleaning Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands. G05D0008 To avoid damage and help the refrigerator run as efficiently as possible, clean the condenser periodically. Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean bot[...]

9 G05U0016 Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a continuous supply of ice for normal use. The automatic ice maker is an optional accessory which may be installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer for installation. After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply v[...]

10 Door Reversal Instructions 1. Refer to the Toe Grille Instructions on page 13 to remove the Toe Grille (some models). Snap off hinge cover at top of cabinet (some models). With the freezer door closed, remove the two screws attaching upper hinge to cabinet. Lift the hinge up and off. Be sure to save screws and hinge for reassembly later. 2. Open[...]

11 7. To remove refrigerator handle: Remove the two screws attaching the handle to the top of the refrigerator door. Swing the top of handle away from the door and slide handle down and off of dovetail button. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to the opposite side. Reverse instruct[...]

12 13. Assemble upper hinge to top of cabinet and door. Use opposite set of holes. Do not completely tighten screws. Align doors so there is a parallel gap between doors. Original shipping block may be used to align doors. Adjust doors to cabinet so gaskets seal but do not bind. Tighten upper and lower hinge screws. Additional adjustment may be nec[...]

13 T ools Required: None Refrigerator T oe Grille Assembly Instructions T o Att ach the T oe Grille to the Mounting Clips: • With the end of the T oe Grille against the side of the Lower Hinge, align the two (2) Assembly Slots with the two (2) Mounting Clips. • Snap the T oe Grille onto the Mounting Clips. (See Figures 1A and 1B) T o Remove the[...]

14 Refrigerator control is off. Set refrigerator control. See Setting the Controls. Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes. Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. House fuse has blown o[...]

15 Freezer control is set too warm. Set the freezer control to a colder setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Refrigerator control is set too warm. Refrigerator control has some effect on freezer temperature. Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for the te[...]

16 Door is not designed to swing shut automatically. Close door securely. Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. Close both doors gently. Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor is level and solid and can adequately support refrigerator. Adjust levelers or rollers (some model[...]

17 GIBSON REFRIGERA TOR PLA TINUM ADV ANT AGE WARRANTY Y our Gibson product is pr otected by this warranty FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED 3RD- 5TH YEAR WARRANTY (Sealed System) LIMITED 6th - 10th YEAR WARRANTY (Compressor only) LIMITED WARRANTY (Applicable to the State of Alaska) WARRANTY PERIOD Two years from original purchase date. Third through [...]

18 Service Information (Canada) To avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience, make a few simple checks before calling for service. Common occurrences and their solutions can be found in the Avoid Service Checklist. Be sure you have followed the instructions in this manual. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, call for service. Insist [...]

19 REFRIGERA TOR W ARRANTY (CANADA) Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty W ARR ANTY PERIOD THR OU G H OUR AUT H O RIZE D SER VICER S , WE WI L L : THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPON SIB LE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR WARR ANT Y On e year fr om origi nal purchase date Pay all costs for repair ing or r eplacing any parts of thi s appli ance which prove t [...]

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