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Camco 18 Owner's Manual
Summary of 18
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Refrigerators bottom-mount no frost part no. 350a4632p001 cat. No. Wr6m406 11/98 model 18 owner’s manual.
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Customer warranty (for customers in canada) 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 ...
Page 3: What Is Covered
What is covered full one-year warranty for one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of your refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect. Full five-year warranty for five years from date ...
Page 4: Safety Infor
4 safety infor mation installation instr uctions customer ser vice operating instr uctions tr oubleshooting t ips food storage guide consumer services with the purchase of your new appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance, we’ll be there. All you have to do is...
Page 5: Safety Information
Safety information safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . .7 how to connect electricity . . . . .9 use of extension cords . . . . . . .9 operating instructions temperature controls . . . . . . . .17 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 automatic icemaker . . . . . . . . .25 care and clea...
Page 6: 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 7: Warning!
Important safety information. Read all instructions before using. 7 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 8: Danger!
Danger! Risk of child entrapment 8 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...
Page 9: Warning!
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 a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (gro...
Page 10: Safety Infor
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 ext...
Page 11: Operating Instr
11 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 12: Reversing The Door Swing
12 reversing the door swing • read the instructions all the way through before starting. • note: stainless steel doors are not reversible. • 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 ...
Page 13: Reversing The Door Swing
13 ❷ remove fresh food door (top door) a.Tape the door shut with masking tape. B.Remove the hinge cover (on some models). With a 5/16" socket, remove 2 screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. C. Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door. D. Remove...
Page 14: Reversing The Door Swing
Reversing the door swing 14 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 p...
Page 15: Reversing The Door Swing
15 reversing the door swing to reverse door handles ❶ to transfer the fresh food door handle to the right • remove the four handle mounting screws. • using a putty knife, remove the four screw hole plug buttons from the right side of the door. • reinstall the plug buttons on the left side of the doo...
Page 16: Rehang Fresh Food Door
16 plug buttons tapping screw plastic washer hinge pin freezer door a. Lower bottom socket of freezer door onto pin on bottom hinge bracket. Be sure washer is in place. B. Tilt door toward cabinet and gently push door under centre hinge bracket and align with the hole in the centre hinge bracket. C....
Page 17: Operating Instructions
17 operating instructions fresh food control (refrigerator) 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...
Page 18: No Defrosting
18 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 19: Operating Instructions
• location of your refrigerator is important. Try not to locate it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it. • don't open doors more often than necessary. • close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather. • be sure the doors are closed ti...
Page 20: & Features
All about refrigerator shelves, storage drawers & features not all features are on all models. 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 of refrigerator (2). To replac...
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 "max" setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables. Slide the control on the drawer cover all the way...
Page 22: Safety Infor
22 safety infor mation installation instr uctions customer ser vice operating instr uctions tr oubleshooting t ips some additional features removable smart rack ® (only on models so equipped) the slide out smart rack ¨ provides storage for a variety of beverages (pop cans, water bottles, bag milk, e...
Page 23: Operating Instr
23 operating instr uctions installation instr uctions tr oubleshooting t ips safety infor mation customer ser vice some additional features freezer shelves & baskets on models with two sliding baskets both the lower and upper baskets slide out to provide easy access to foods stored in the freezer. W...
Page 24: Removable Wine Rack
24 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 push it all the way in. Ice ‘n easy ® bucket provides storage for ext...
Page 25: Some Additional Features
25 some additional features automatic icemaker kit (optional at extra cost) an automatic icemaker kit is available at extra cost. The kit will automatically replace the ice you use and will keep a bin full of ice for your convenience. Ask your retailer for details. Your local service person will giv...
Page 26: Safety Infor
26 care and cleaning of the refrigerator safety infor mation installation instr uctions customer ser vice operating instr uctions tr oubleshooting t ips clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year. Unplug refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wr...
Page 27: Behind Refrigerator
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 straig...
Page 28: Preparing to Move?
28 disconnect power cord from wall receptacle. Remove all foods and clean interior. Such loose items as grill, shelves, storage pans, ice bin, covers and removable parts should be protected or secured with tape. This prevents their coming loose and causing damage. If your refrigerator is on wheels, ...
Page 29: Normal Operating Sounds.
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 icem...
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
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 an...
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: Food Storage Guide
34 food storage guide 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 operate for about...
Page 35: Food Storage Guide
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: Operating Instr
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...