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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 

 
Before the refrigerator/freezer is used, it must be properly positioned and 
installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully.  To reduce 
the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using this appliance, follow basic 
precautions, including the following: 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not 
use an adaptor and do not use an extension cord. 

 

It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your refrigerator, be 
provided.  Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. 

 

Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids.  These fumes can create 
a fire hazard or explosion.  Also, do not store or use gasoline or other 
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. 

 

Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, unplug the 
refrigerator or disconnect power.  Failure to do so can result in electrical 
shock or death. 

 

Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet. 

 

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your refrigerator unless it is 
specifically recommended in this manual.  All other servicing should be 
referred to a qualified technician. 

 

DANGER:   Risk of child entrapment!

 

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.  Junked or 
abandoned appliances are still dangerous, even if they will "just sit in the 
garage a few days." 

 

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors.  
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. 

 

Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the refrigerator. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for CP36BK

Page 1: ...ppliance com BEFORE USE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Keep proof of original sales date such as your sales slip with this manual to establish the warranty period Write down the serial number here You ll find it on a plate located either on the back of the appliance or on an interior wall _____________________________________ ...

Page 2: ... the Refrigerator 7 Operating Your Appliance 7 9 Temperature Control Thermostat 7 Interior Light 7 Fresh Food Storage 8 Frozen Food Storage 8 9 Defrosting Your Appliance 9 Using Your Ice Cube Tray 9 Care and Maintenance 10 11 Cleaning Your Refrigerator 10 Changing the Light Bulb 10 Power Failure 10 Vacation Time 11 Moving Your Appliance 11 Energy Saving Tips 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 13 Limited ...

Page 3: ...iquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your refrigerator u...

Page 4: ...at The refrigerator must be installed with an electrical connection in accordance with state and local codes A standard electrical supply 115 120V AC only 60 Hz properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the refrigerator The fuse or circuit breaker size should be 15 amps It is important ...

Page 5: ...lly loaded To level your appliance adjust the leg at the front of the appliance To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator leave 8 of space on each side 4 between the back of the unit and the wall and 12 above the unit If you are installing the refrigerator next to a fixed wall leave sufficient space on the hinge side to allow for the door to swing open Locate the appliance away from direc...

Page 6: ...n the temperature control to OFF and then disconnect the unit from the electrical power source When you are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the power source and reset the temperature control to the desired setting Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This appliance has the capability of opening either from the left or the right side Should you desire to reverse the opening direction f...

Page 7: ...l freezer door assembly on cabinet Re install the middle hinge assembly on the opposite side Make sure the door assembly is properly aligned on the cabinet before tightening hinge screws Re install the main door assembly on cabinet Re install the lower hinge assembly on the opposite side Make sure to change bushing and screw on opposite sides on bottom of unit Make sure the door assembly is proper...

Page 8: ...nt When you first install your refrigerator set the thermostat knob at 3 Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before using it It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food The thermostat knob controls the temperature The higher the number setting the longer the compressor will run and the colder the resulting temperature When the thermostat is set to OFF the refrigerator is not run...

Page 9: ...od Storage The freezer compartment is designed for storing frozen food and for freezing food at home Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging When closing the package eliminate as much moisture as possible Be sure the seal is tight otherwise food odors and taste may transfer throughout the freezer and the frozen food may dry out NOTES When preparing foods to be frozen consider sanitary...

Page 10: ... compartment 3 Leave the freezer door open for a while so that you can easily scrape off the frost Use a plastic scraper but be careful not to damage the inner surfaces of the freezer 4 Wipe up the scraped ice before it is completely defrosted 5 Close the freezer door Set the thermostat to its original position 6 Allow time for the freezer to reach its normal temperature then reload the food CAUTI...

Page 11: ...ld be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty 7 After cleaning reconnect the appliance to its power source reset the thermostat and allow the unit to come to temperature Reload the food packages NOTES Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastics and rubber parts Never use paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable fluids on p...

Page 12: ...ing in the appliance Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance This cuts down on frost build up inside the appliance Appliance storage bins and shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfe...

Page 13: ...have the correct clearances See Installing Your Appliance on page 4 The light does not work The circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has blown The appliance is unplugged The bulb is loose in the socket The bulb has burned out See Care and Maintenance for replacement procedure Food in the refrigerator compartment is freezing The thermostat knob is set too high The stored food is set too close to...

Page 14: ...he door is opened too often The room is humid The food is not packaged correctly The thermostat is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions The door will not close properly The appliance is not level Food packages are blocking the door The shelves or bins are out of position The doors were reversed and not properly installed The gasket is dirty If your appliance shows other symptoms than t...

Page 15: ...NOTES 14 ...

Page 16: ...he United States 5 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 7 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LI...

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