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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.

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” (Mechanical controls) or

“OFF” (Electronic controls) and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove

any food from door shelves.

Top Hinge

Cover Front

Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Rear

Screw

Bottom

Hinge

Screw

Top

Hinge

Screw

Adjustable

Wrench

Socket

Wrench Set

3/8" (10mm)

Fixed

Wrench

Tools Necessary:

Phillips

Head

Door removal and reversal

instructions:

1. Remove toe grille.
2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the

hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes

reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and

lift door off center hinge pin. Set door aside.

Top

Hinge

Cover

Top Hinge

3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable

wrench and save for 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 loosening two

outside screws enough to allow hinge and

shim to slide out. Tighten screws.

6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite

side of refrigerator, remove inside screw

and install center hinge.

Door

Stop

Shim

Washer

Hinge

Center

Hinge

Screws

Hinge

Hole

Plug

Handle

Hole

Plug

Door

Stop

Screw

Summary of Contents for CRTEH182TW0

Page 1: ...me Congratulations 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Features At A Glance 5 Installation 6 Door Removal Instructions 8 Handle Installation 10 Connecting Water Supply 12 809209204 September 2017 Ice Service 14 Controls 15 Optional Features 17 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 20 Care and Cleaning 21 Before you Call 23 Major Appliance Warranty 24 ...

Page 2: ...structions 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 the serial plate locate...

Page 3: ...er humidity controls set Registration card sent in Installation Checklist CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your Safety DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability a...

Page 4: ...FF Electronic controls will disable your refrigerator s cooling system but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage handle tempered glass shelves carefully Shelves may break suddenly if nicked scratched or expose...

Page 5: ...rs Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator After you remove all of the package materials clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it See the Care Cleaning section in this manual See important information about cleanin...

Page 6: ...r that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator remember to turn the ice maker off Installation Installation clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides...

Page 7: ...vel the refrigerator from side to side To level the cabinet using the front rollers 1 Remove the toe grille 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver or inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers Figure 2 Do not raise the cabinet more than 9 16 inch Figure 4 some models Lower Anti tip Bracket Raise 9 16 14 mm Max Figure 3 9 16 14 mm Max Raise Figure 2 or 3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling...

Page 8: ...ch Tools Necessary PhillipsTM Head or or Door removal and reversal instructions 1 Remove toe grille 2 Remove top hinge cover Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil This makes reinstallation easier Remove top hinge and lift door off center hinge pin Set door aside Top Hinge Cover Top Hinge 3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly Ensure plastic washer stays...

Page 9: ...les see Handle Installation section 13 Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side Before starting screws use an awl to puncture the foam 14 Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door Close refrigerator door to help align hinge hole 15 Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench 16 Remove cabinet and hinge hol...

Page 10: ...of the handle 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door then tighten another turn CAUTION Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles The rounded end of the handles may be sharp To attach metal freezer handle 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the two holes in bottom of handle wi...

Page 11: ...top of handle over dovetail screw pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door 2 Secure top of handle with two screws To attach plastic freezer handle 1 Place top of handle over dovetail screw pull handle straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door 2 Secure bottom of handle with two screws HANDLE INSTALLATION Screw Handle Button Plug ...

Page 12: ...ine Water supply tubing made of inch plastic is not recommended to be used Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker If the ...

Page 13: ...alve inlet and discard cap 4 If you use copper tubing Slide brass compression nut then ferrule sleeve onto water supply line Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go inch 6 4 mm Slide ferrule sleeve into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wrench DO NOT over tighten See Figure 1 If you use braided flexible stainless s...

Page 14: ... Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice With no usage it will take approximately one to two days to fill the ice container New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor Discard ice made during the first 24 hours NOTE Automatic ice makers are also optional accessorie...

Page 15: ...rol to Normal This is the recommended initial setting After 24 hours adjust the controls as needed Refrigerator Freezer Control Normal Cold Colder Allow 24 hrs for adjustments 0 Temperature Adjustment Adjust temperature gradually adjust the knob in small increments allowing the temperature to stabilize For colder temperatures adjust the knob towards Colder For warmer temperatures adjust the knob t...

Page 16: ...d as desired it has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator To maintain temperatures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items IMPORTANT Adjusting the refrigerator freezer temperature control to off turns off the compressor and prevents the refrigerator from cooling but does not disconnect the power ...

Page 17: ...nto position Sliding Glass Shelf Sliding Wire Shelf Door Rack Door storage Door bins shelves and racks are provided for convenient storage of jars bottles and cans Frequently used items can be quickly selected 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 Some models have door racks or bins that ...

Page 18: ...ilt bin up so the back of the bin is off the door but the hook is still engaged 2 Slide bin along rail to desired position 3 Lower bin back into place To move door bin from rail to rail 1 Lift bin up disengaging the hook 2 Move bin to desired rail location 3 Push bin hook into rail engaging the hook Higher Humidity Lower Humidity NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Contro...

Page 19: ...before storing Clip Bin Pantry Drawer some models Some models are equipped with a Pantry Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items Please be sure to support glass when removing the drawer Store More Drawer some models The Store More Drawer is located at the top of the refrigerator cabinet directly under the freezer To install the Store More Drawer 1 Place tabs on ba...

Page 20: ...l hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Electronic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off Control box may differ from the one shown F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors run much faster than in the past The compressor may have a high pitched hum...

Page 21: ...vestment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build up Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year When cleaning take the following precautions Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher Always unplug the electrical power cord from th...

Page 22: ...o clean smooth handles DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors Exterior Handles Stainless Steel Models Only Soap and water Stainless Steel Cleaners Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These clea...

Page 23: ...perature is satisfactory Set auxiliary freezer control to a colder setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Refrigerator temperature is warmer than preferred Freezer temperature is satisfactory Set refrigerator freezer control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check refrigerator temperatures and adjust as n...

Page 24: ...t limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Crosley parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND...

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