Crosley 2209920 User Manual

If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company 
and ask how long it will be off.

1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both 

refrigerator doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen.

2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:

a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food 

locker.

b) Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic 

foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen 
for two to four days.

c) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume 

or can perishable food at once.

REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled 
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of 
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be 
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the 
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.

If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, 
use these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.

1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

2. Empty the ice bin.

If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, 
follow these steps.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control or 

Refrigerator Control to OFF. See the “Setting the Controls” 
section.

3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.

4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop 

them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and 
mold from building up.

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow 
these steps to prepare it for the move.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food 

in dry ice.

2. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control or 

Refrigerator Control to OFF. See the “Setting the Controls” 
section.

3. Unplug the refrigerator.

4. Empty water from the defrost pan.

5. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.

6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them 

together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.

7. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so 

it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs so they don't 
scrape the floor. See the “Door Closing” or “Leveling Your 
Refrigerator” section.

8. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator 

cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back 
and refer to the “Installing Your Refrigerator” section for 
preparation instructions.

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Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

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Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position?
Refer to the “Setting the Control(s)” section.

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Is the refrigerator defrosting?
Recheck to see if the refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. 
Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.

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Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Is a light bulb loose in the socket?
Turn the refrigerator control to OFF. Disconnect the 
refrigerator from the electrical supply. Gently remove the bulb 
and reinsert. Then reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical 
supply and reset the refrigerator control.

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Has a light bulb burned out?
Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size, 
and shape. See the “Changing the Light Bulb(s)” section.

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Is the refrigerator defrosting?
The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the 
defrost pan. 

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Is it more humid than normal?
Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to 
evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

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Is the room temperature hotter than normal?
Expect the motor to run longer under warm conditions. At 
normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 
40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it 
to run even more of the time.