Camco 16 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Customer Warranty

    Customer warranty your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Parts how long warranted repair or replace what is covered (from date of sale) at camcoÕs option labour compressor ten (10) years ten (10) years five (5) years sealed system (including five (5) years ...

  • Page 3: Camco Service

    Camco service satisfied with service? We want you satisified with our service. If you have reason to be concerned with the service you received on your appliance, here are two steps you should follow for service satisfaction. First: contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain your reason...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . .6 how to connect electricity . . . . .8 use of extension cords . . . . . . .8 operating instructions temperature controls . . . . . . . .17 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 automatic icemaker . . . . . . . . .25 care and clea...

  • Page 5: Help Us Help You

    Help us help you we’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use owner’s manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your...

  • Page 6: Warning!

    Important safety information. Read all instructions before using. 6 use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this owner’s manual. ■ before it is used, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual. ■ d...

  • Page 7: Or Freezer:

    7 child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even if left "for just a few days". If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents and pollution. Before you throw ...

  • Page 8: Warning!

    Important safety information. Read all instructions before using. 8 how to connect electricity do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with...

  • Page 9: Operating Instr

    9 preparing to install the refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water supply to the icemaker (on some models) you will need to connect your icemaker to a cold water line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fitting and instructions is available at e...

  • Page 10: Safety Infor

    10 preparing to install the refrigerator. Your refrigerator comes with either adjustable rollers or adjustable legs. Either rollers or legs should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway. T...

  • Page 11: Reversing The Door Swing

    11 reversing the door swing (on models so equipped) • read the instructions all the way through before starting. • handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors...

  • Page 12: Remove Fresh Food Door

    ❷ transfer centre hinge bracket to the left a. Remove the centre hinge bracket and shim by removing the three screws. Note: keep these screws with the hinge bracket. They are longer screws and will be used when installing the hinge on the other side. B. Remove the three painted screws and take washe...

  • Page 13: Transfer Door Stops

    13 on each door remove the metal door stop. Use the centre hinge pin as a guide to align the door stop on the opposite side, after reversing the handles. Left side right side door stops washer washer door stops short handle ❸ transfer top hinge to the left interchange hinge and shim at top right wit...

  • Page 14: Reversing The Door Swing

    14 reversing the door swing approximately 1 inch and pull out to remove the trim and expose the handle mounting screw, refer figure 3. Remove the screw using a phillips screwdriver. • remove the two screws, which hold the handle to the top of the door. • remove the handle. Safety infor mation instal...

  • Page 15: Reverse Door Handles

    15 to reverse door handles (cont.) • remove one screw holding handle to top of door and two screws holding handle to bottom of door. • remove handle. • remove screws from right edge of door and insert them into handle screw holes on left side. • attach handle to right edge of door with screws at top...

  • Page 16: Reversing The Door Swing

    16 reversing the door swing reverse door handles (cont.) style ‘b’ plug button screws for handle holes medallion after removing the fresh food door handle: a. Remove screws from right edge of door top and insert them into handle screw holes on left side. B. Remove plug button from left edge of door ...

  • Page 17: Fresh Food Control

    17 fresh food control the fresh food control maintains the temperatures throughout the refrigerator. Moving the fresh food control to off stops cooling in both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator. 1 control settings about the controls on the refrigerator. The...

  • Page 18: How to Test Temperatures

    18 use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a container of ice cream in the center of the free...

  • Page 19: No Defrosting

    19 many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator needs none. That's why there is no "energy-saver" switch...There's no need for it. Warm liquid from the refrigerator's condenser is automatically circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture fr...

  • Page 20: & Dishes

    20 all about refrigerator shelves, storage drawers & dishes not all features are on all models. Lift up and out ❷ ❶ tilt up shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable shelves to suit your needs. To remove shelves, tilt shelf up at front (1), then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall o...

  • Page 21: About The Storage Drawers

    21 about the storage drawers not all features are on all models. Adjustable humidity drawers (only on models so equipped) slide the control on the drawer cover all the way to the "high" setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables. Slide the control on the drawer cover all the wa...

  • Page 22: Storage Drawers

    22 about storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Step 1 step 2 step 3 2 4 3 1 1 2 4 3 1 to remove: these drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while pulling the drawers past the stop location. When the door cannot be opened enough to pull the drawer strai...

  • Page 23: Drawer Cover Removal

    23 drawer cover removal (on models so equipped) the glass top on the drawer cover in the bottom of the fresh food compartment should be removed before removing the plastic frame. First remove the drawers as described above. Reaching under the drawer cover, push up on the glass insert raising the rea...

  • Page 24: Removable Wine Rack

    24 some additional features (cont.) not all features are on all models. Removable wine rack this rack is designed to hold a bottle of wine at the correct angle. To relocate the wine rack simply pull it straight out. Then position its lip over either edge of the shelf you want to suspend it from and ...

  • Page 25: Automatic Icemaker Kit

    25 automatic icemaker kit (optional at extra cost) an automatic icemaker will replace the ice you use automatically and will keep a bin full of ice cubes for your convenience. Some models are pre-wired for the installation of this optional accessory. Ask your retailer for detailed information. Your ...

  • Page 26: Cleaning – Outside

    26 care and cleaning of the refrigerator clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year. Unplug refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Cleaning – outside...

  • Page 27: Behind Refrigerator

    27 care and cleaning of the refrigerator care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it str...

  • Page 28: Preparing For Vacation?

    28 although this appliance functions safely and automatically when operated in accordance with this guide, we recommend that you do not leave this or any appliance connected to electrical or water supply and operating while unattended for any extended period of time. For extended vacations, disconne...

  • Page 29: Normal Operating Sounds.

    29 normal operating sounds. Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. Icemaker (on some models). Occasionally you will hear ice cubes dropping into the ice bin. If this is your first i...

  • Page 30: Food Storage Guide

    30 food storage guide general rules for freezing food and suggested storage times for meat & poultry food specialists advise: • do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. • you may safely refreeze foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold - b...

  • Page 31: Freezing Home-Cooked Foods

    31 freezing purchased frozen foods keep them in their original containers. Such foods include tv dinners, fish, bulk vegetables, pies, cakes, pastries, berries, etc. Freezing meat, fish and poultry wrap well in freezer-weight foil, forming it carefully to the shape of the meat. This expels as much a...

  • Page 32: Food Storage Guide

    32 suggested storage times for meat & poultry refrigerator freezer 35° to 40° f 0‚f 2° to 5°c –18°c product days months fresh meats roasts (beef and lamb) 3 to 5 8 to 12 roasts (pork and veal) 3 to 5 4 to 8 steaks (beef) 3 to 5 8 to 12 chops (lamb and pork) 3 to 5 3 to 4 ground and stew meats 1 to 2...

  • Page 33: Food Storage Guide

    33 food storage guide what to store in the high humidity drawer (on models so equipped) this refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as: what to store in the low humidity drawer (on models so equipped) this refrigerated dr...

  • Page 34: Safety Infor

    34 before you call for service… read this problem/solution list problem possible causes refrigerator does not operate motor operates for long periods motor starts & stops frequently vibration or rattling foods dry out • may be in defrost cycle when motor does not operatefor about 30 minutes. • tempe...

  • Page 35: Operating Instr

    35 troubleshooting tips problem possible causes fresh food or freezer compartment temperature too warm frost or ice crystals on frozen food automatic icemaker does not work cubes too small slow ice cube freezing ice cubes have odour/taste • temperature control not set cold enough. • warm weather - f...

  • Page 36: Safety Infor

    36 problem possible causes moisture forms on cabinet surface moisture collects inside refrigerator has odour foods freezing in refrigerator door does not close by itself interior light does not work door squeaks when opened • not unusual during periods of high humidity. To help prevent rust, wipe su...