Jenn-Air JRSD2490 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. A 4 H Your Jenn Air frost free refrigerator was designed engineered and manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance Since this manual explains how you can obtain the best use of your Jenn Air refrigerator it is essential that you follow the instructions carefully Should you have any questions about using your Jenn Air appliance write to us Be sure to provide the model number of your appliance Jenn Air Customer Assistance cjo Maytag Customer Service PO Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 THE MODEL YOU HAVE SELECTED MAY NOT HAVE ALL OF THESE FEATURES SHOWN Automatic Ice Maker Temp Control and Automatic amp Drawer Refrigerator Dairy Bohte sae Dispenser Bin Control Compartment nience ences Freezer Egg Center Control i ineRack Caddy x pi T Ji u imi ali M i f i Tik Out Humidit Freezer Adjustable umiaity Sealed Controls Basket Freezer Adjustable Shelves Bulk Glass Lift Off Bottle Storage Cantilever Removable Shelves Retainer ModelJRSD2490 Socuct shelves 856 Grille 2 H 1 Use the three pronged plug only with a grounding receptacle to provide protection from electrical shock see below This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation and grounding instructions on pages 3 4 2 Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning condenser replacing a light bulb or making any repairs Any servicing sh2. JRSD229 JRSD2490 JRSD2790 To start your refrigerator set the refrigerator control L on 6 and set the freezer control on D See Fig B pan Teao Let the refrigerator run at least two hours before Fig B loading it with food IMPORTANT Ina day or so you my decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer DO NOT change either control more than one letter or one number atatime Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize before adjusting the setting again This does not apply when you first start your refrigerator To turn off your refrigerator set the refrigerator control on OFF At times the front surfaces of your refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch This is anormal function of your refrigerator This feature prevents moisture from condensing on the outside of your refrigerator during humid weather This condition may be noticeable when you first start your refrigerator during hot weather and during excessive or lengthy door openings LIFT iy Tips s 2 Energy T 4597 For efficient energy use 1 Be sure the refrigerator is level and ventilation around the front grille is not blocked 2 Check door seals occasionally for leakage Check at various places top bottom and sides Check the temperature avoid unnecessary cold settings Keep the freezer near full capacity less cold air is lost during door openings Let hot dishes cool
3. Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the cus in eae EEPE tomer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three PLUG MAY BE DIFFERENT ON YOUR MODEL prong wall receptacle DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord GROUNDING TYPE DO NOT use an adapter plug 3 DGE if you are installing your new refrigerator yourself please follow these helpful sugges tions 1 Remove base skids U 2 Remove all exterior and interior tape carefully and retain old tape Make a small pad of this tape to pick or off any remaining tape residues This will eliminate the oe need to use dangerous solvents of any kind lt n 3 Remove and discard the cantilever shelf packing clips a located just above each shelf where they hook onto i the frame To remove the red plastic clip wiggle it sideways and pull straight out 4 Select a location for your new refrigerator away from any heat sources Allow a free flow of air through the front base grille 5 Your model should not be installed where the room temperature will go below 55 F because it will not run frequently enough to maintain proper temperature in the freezer To enhance its appearance maintain efficient performance and for proper function of the ice maker your refrigerator should be level Using a carpenter s level check your refrigerator to make sure it is l
4. fruits and the High setting for vegetables To use your wine rack fit it along either side of any refrigerator shelf engage its rear notch tothe shelf back corner Lay the wine bottle on the rack Ti Ep T PEt Magnetic Door Gaskets MaC VOODVIOSETS ANU Mey reese Gaskets S All doors contain built in mechanisms that automatically puli them completely shut once they are closed to within 6 inches of the cabinet All doors also have magnetic door gaskets that cling to the cabinet front once the doors are closed to within their magnetic range Itis important that your refrigerator be reasonably level for the door closures to function properly gt Door shelf fronts can be removed for easy cleaning of the door liner and shelf fronts Lift the shelf front straight up until it clears the retainer on the door liner and pull straight out Reverse this procedure when replacing the door shelf front Lift off door shelves may be easily adjusted to another position on the door Lift the shelf straight up until it clears the retainers on the door liner and pull straight out Reverse this procedure when replacing a shelf These shelves are easy to remove and move to a different location To remove pull the shelf forward To replace line up the top of the shelf with the slides on the door and slide back into place Some models have a bottle retainer located on the lower refrigerator door shelf It pr
5. ain rare circumstances ice cubes may be discolored usually appearing with agreen bluish hue The cause of this unusual discoloration is apparently a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the ice maker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes and contact the dealer from whom the ice maker or refrigerator was purchased ice cubes that have been in the ice storage for a considerable length of time may pick up off flavor taste stick together and gradually become smaller We suggest that these cubes be thrown away We also suggest using an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator for food odor absorption 10 Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of the ice maker Examples are 1 the motor may have aslighthum 2 the cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage bin and 3 the water valve may click or buzz occasionally All of these sounds are normal and should be ignored Note When dispensing ice cubes it is important that you use only the ice supplied by this ice maker Ice from any other source could cause an ice jam If this happens remove and discard all ice from the storage bin and any ice lodged in the ice chute ETILI MII G ae p3 rF EJ FEI d of Stopping Yourlcs OL DPED Ledri
6. ally sits Plug in the refrigera tor after cleaning To clean the base grille grasp both ends and pull straight out After cleaning replace the base grille 15 BASE GRILLE It is recommended that you disconnect the power cord before replacing light bulbs To replace the upper refrigerator light buib 1 grasp the light shield near the ends and pull out until the shield pulls free of the retainer lugs 2 unscrew bulb and replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 60 watt appliance bulb for Model JRSD2250 and JRSD2460 and 3 hook the light shield over the upper retainer lugs and press in at the bottom until the shield snaps in place To replace the lower refrigerator light bulb on some models 1 remove the Temp Control Drawer 2 using two hands spread the top ad bottom of the light shield vertically away from each other and pull to the front to remove 3 unscrew the bulb and replace it with a 40 watt showcase bulb 4 using two hands spread the top and bottom of the light shield and push it into place engaging tabs in slots and 5 replace the Temp Control Drawer To replace the freezer light bulb 1 remove the ice cube dispenser bin and the top freezer shelf 2 unhook the tabs on the top of the light shield by pressing in with your thumb on the center top of the light shield 3 pivot the shield down 4 unscrew the buib when it is cool and repiace it with a standard 40 watt appliance bulb 5 pivot the shiel
7. ator to line up at the top middle or bottom of the air slots in the back of the drawer Set the temperature control to the coldest position when adjusting the Temp Control Drawer Once adjustment has been made replace the drawer and set the control to the desired setting The control knob is located near the refrigerator control As the knob is turned from the Cool setting toward the Cold setting the temperature will get colder Select the Cool setting for storage of luncheon meat and cheese Select the Cold setting for storage of fresh meats All meats or poultry should be stored in their original store wrappings or in plastic bags to reduce the evaporation of moisture from them Keep your Temp Control Drawer tightly closed at all times to obtain best results The Sealed Crispers are ideal for storing vegetables and fruit Keep your crispers tightly closed to insure freshness Storing leafy vegetables such as celery and lettuce in plastic bags reduces moisture evaporation The crispers slide out for easy access to foods stored within They are completely removable for cleaning hand wash only or for use elsewhere in your kitchen The top crisper cover also serves as a refrigerator storage shelf To remove the crisper cover for cleaning lift the front edge and pull straight out The humidity control lever is located on the shelf above the crisper drawers The slide control should generally be set at the Low setting for
8. before putting into refrigerator or freezer Cover liquids if uncovered the unit must work longer Clean refrigerator condenser coils at least twice a year 5 NOOO Pw To maintain the natural flavor moisture and nutrition of fresh foods we recommend that all dishes trays and containers of food be covered ja EFFI FE kig EO TS Bese ee 8 o Adjustable cantilever shelves can be posi tioned to suit your special needs To remove a shelf lift the rear straight up a fraction of an inch and pull straight out To lock into another position tilt the shelf with the front up Insert hooks into desired frame openings and let the shelf settle into place Make sure it is securely locked at the rear Some models have slide out shelves that are designed to contain spills Height adjustments are made the same way being careful that the movable shelf remains fully in the frame Slide out shelves move on plastic rails and may be easily pulled forward for access to foods placed toward the rear To remove a slide out shelf pull it toward you until it stops then lift the front edge slightly and puli completely out The Temp Control Drawer provides short term storage of fresh meats without freezing The shelf with the Temp Control Drawer can be placed in one of three positions When adjusting this shelf remove the drawer and look at the back wall of the drawer It is necessary for the air inlet tube at the back of the refriger
9. d up into place snapping the tabs into the slots 6 replace the freezer shelf and the ice cube dispenser bin if you will be gone for a month or less leave the control knob at its usual setting During longer absences a remove all food b disconnect from electrical outlet c clean the refrigerator thoroughly including defrost pan d leave doors open to prevent odor formation and e turn off water supply to ice maker if practical 16 Problems Save yourself the nuisance of unnecessary service cails check these first Refrigerator runs too frequently Frequent running provides more stable temperatures Too many door openings Prolonged door openings Refrigerator runs too long Under normal conditions due to larger size and colder temperatures modern refrigerators run a greater percentage of the time Prolonged or frequent door openings Condenser needs cleaning Poor air circulation around condenser Refrigerator won trun Temperature control turned to OFF Power cord not plugged in No power at electrical outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Cabinet vibrates Cabinet not level Weak floor Warm air from cabinet bottom Normal air flow for condenser circulation Front cabinet surface warm to touch Special design to prevent condensation during periods of high humidity Moisture on outside surface Hot humid weather increases condensation When h
10. eaned with soap and water a baking soda solution or mild scouring powder Clean both compartments and inner door panels with mild soap and water Do not use an abrasive powder solvent polish cleaner or undiluted detergent When cleaning a glass cantilever shelf you can remove it and submerge the entire assembly in warm water Never use hot water Always allow glass to warm uptoroom temperature before immersing in warm water 14 Defrost water drains into a shallow pan beneath the cabinet and evaporates During periods of high humidity water could remain in the pan This pan should be cleaned once a month with a strong solution of soap and water It is located behind the base grille To remove the base grille grasp it at both ends and pull straight out Liftthe front of the defrost pan and pull it straight out To replace the defrost pan reverse procedure as shown To replace the base grille line up the spring clips on the base grille with the square openings in the cabinet and gently tap each end in until the grille locks in place To allow your refrigerator to run more effi ciently the base grille and the area around the condenser should be cleaned at least twice a year The area around the condens er can be cleaned whenever the refrigerator is moved during routine house cleaning Unplug the refrigerator and move it away from the wall Vacuum the condenser and base grille area and the area where the cabinet norm
11. evel front to back and side to side The front wheels were adjusted at the factory so the cabinet would be level However jarring in transit or standing the refrigerator on an uneven floor may cause the doors to shift out of alignment If leveling is necessary remove the base grille and adjust the wheel with a screwdriver as shown To lock the cabinet in place turn down one or both locking feet located near the front wheels Rear 5 0 ar leveler feet are not required Zt TURN CLOCKWISE TO T LOWER CABINET CORNER TUAN COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO RAISE CABINET CORNER E TO CORRECT THIS CONDI E TION RAISE RIGHT COR TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION RAISE NER AND OR LOWERLEFT LEFT CORNER AND OR LOWER RIGHT CORNER UNTIL DOORS CORNER UNTIL DOORS ALIGN ACROSS ALIGN ACROSS TOP OF TOP OF CABINET CABINET T Your new refrigerator has two controls One for regulating the temperature in the fresh food com partment and one for the freezer Both controls are located at the upper rear of the refrigerator compart ment just below the light shield FOR COLDER REFRIGERATOR Biar Turmestngerstor corral RIGHT to next vottar 6 5 4 3 2 me FOR COLDER FREEZER tum onzer contol ta Nant HIGHER ronber ig FOR MODELS JRSD2250 amp JRSD2460 To start your refrigerator set the refrigerator control on F and set the freezer control on 4 See fig A FOR MODELS JRS229 JRSD209
12. events tall bottles from falling out when the door is opened or closed To attach the retainer on the shelf front have the smooth side facing forward align the retainer with the front lip of the shelf front and snap into position The bottle retainer can be adjusted to any position on the shelf by sliding sideways Shelf Tender y b amp All models have a Shelf Tender located on one of the refrigerator door shelves It provides upright storage for packages or botiles The Shelf Tender can be adjusted to any position on the shelf by sliding sideways To maintain the natural flavor moisture and nutrition of frozen foods and to prevent freezer burn we recommend that all foods be wrapped or sealed properly Pi Models JRSD2460 N HETOAO0 TRAP HATE EA HTT ith seks FiF afp atg ESTE TUTTLE Rh Some models have a tilt out basket on the freezer door Tilting the basket forward by its upper edge provides easy access to packages A slight push upward will tilt the basket back to its proper stored position ezer Sh TL WRAL Re ARIES sri Shelves Most models The freezer shelves can be adjusted up or down or removed to accommodate various sized packages To remove a shelf lift up on right side of shelf and push to the right Then tilt shelf and remove To replace a freezer shelf 1 tlt the shelf and insert right gt rod ends into upper portion of oblong holes in the freezer side wal
13. hen lift it up and over the front tabs To replace the basket reverse the above procedure To adjust the shallow and Pizza baskets remove the basket as directed previously and place one of the bottom two heavy wires in the track and replace it The water inlet tubing assembly required to complete the water connection to the water valve is located in the crisper drawer in a bag Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed in the separate instructions furnished with the refrigerator The automatic ice maker is designed to furnish a continual supply of ice cubes The amount of ice produced depends on the temperature in the freezer section of your refrigerator The colder the freezer section the more ice is produced We suggest you start with your refrigerator and freezer controls at their mid settings In most cases this is satistactory If the door to the refrigerator or freezer is opened frequently or temperatures in the kitchen are abnormally high a colder setting may be necessary Atter your mode has been installed and the water supply connected to the ice maker it may take 8 to 12 hours before the ice maker furnishes any usable ice cubes The first one or two harvests will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes because of air in the supply line The initial harvest may also contain impurities from the new water supply piping Therefore all cubes from the first two or three harvests should be discarded Under cert
14. in This is a spill area not adrain Normal spills will be evaporated in the recessed area below the spill shelf grille Excessive spills should be removed with an absorbent sponge or cloth The spill area should be cleaned occasionally ALITER E Fountain Light The push button light switch is located behind the panel at the top and on the right side of your fountain For replacement use a 120v 7 watt bulb iz jd Prook Lock 2 iay d Es Lo A child proof lock is located behind the panel at the top and on the left side of the dispenser This toggle switch will turn your ice and water dispensers on or off G tage g 13 It is recommended that you disconnect the power cord before cleaning Your refrigerator can be rolled out for cleaning Turn the levelers at each front corner of the cabinet counterclockwise until they turn freely Then pull the cabinet straight out Note If you have an Automatic Ice Maker installed we recommend that you turn off the water supply before moving the cabinet After cleaning behind your refrigerator push it back and turn the levelers clockwise until they touch the floor and lock the cabinet in place Use mild soap and water DO NOT use scouring powders automobile wax or furniture polish Rinse with clear water Door gaskets may be cl
15. iritat r AUTOMATIC Bete Sees hEr ICE MAKER Your automatic ice maker is located near the top of j SENSOR the freezer compartment behind the Ice Access ARM Panel To gain access to the ice making mecha f OFF nism lift the Ice Access Panel i d The ice maker has a wire sensor arm that is con Pen nected to a shut off switch This arm stops the mechanism when the ice cube storage bin is full and restarts it after several ice cubes have been used You can use the stop arm to stop all production of ice at any time All you need to do is raise the arm into the OFF position The ice maker should be turned off arm up when 1 Ice storage bin is to be removed for extended period of time 2 Refrigerator is not to be used for a considerable time such as vacations Also turn off the water supply to the ice maker in this instance if practical 3 Water supply is to be shut off for several hours REELEITO LEK ZFR EFAS E withe Tee i WOKS BALTAIS ARRE eerste sisted Poses Water fills the empty cube mold Fig 1 when the freezer compartment has cooled to freezing tem perature Cold air is forced directly over the mold When frozen the cubes are rotated up and out of the mold Fig 2 The sweeper arm ejects them into the ice storage bin below The sensor arm Fig 3 senses when the bin is full and signals the ice maker to stop ejecting more cubes However the mold has been refilled and cubes frozen so the new supply is
16. l and 2 lower the left side of the shelf and insert in oblong holes in the left side of the freezer wall Make sure the shelf is secure before loading R T AY PORIE The slide out Bulk Storage drawer can be removed by pulling it out as far as it will go then lifting the front edge and pulling straight out if you notice that the drawer is not sliding smoothly or easily lubricate the slide rails with petroleum jelly Apply lubrication to points as shown Also make sure the bottom of the freezer is clean suiceaALs where the slide rails make contact uik Storage Basket inost Models Bulk Storage Basket Most uprated To remove the freezer basket 1 pull the basket partially out 2 reach to the back of the basket and pivot the metal clips up to a horizontal position and 3 pull the basket out When replacing the basket reverse the removal procedure FREEZER COMPARTMENT BOTTOM Frpener Baskets URSD Na Your refrigerator has three freezer baskets one shallow one Pizza and one deep Each slides out for more convenient access to the frozen food The Pizza basket is designed with a lower right side for easy storage of frozen pizzas All baskets can be removed for cleaning In addition the shallow and Pizza baskets can be adjusted up or down to accommodate various sized packages To remove the baskets pull the basket toward you until it stops Liftthe front of the basket and pull until it stops again t
17. operating The padlock switch activated Toggle switch to check e The ice is clumped in the bin Break up or discard An ice jam in the crusher Remove ice from storage bin and turn auger by hand 18 Water Dispenser not operating Select models Water supply turned off Water pressure too low Cabinet light not working Bulb burned out No power at outlet If You Need Service Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or the authorized Jenn Air Service Contractor listed in the Yellow Pages Your Jenn Air Contractor can provide better and faster service if you can accurately describe problems and give model and serial number of the appliance Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status Refer to WARRANTY for further information of owner s responsibilities for warranty service If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem write to Jenn Air Customer Assistance c o Maytag Customer Service PO Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 1 800 688 1100 U S and Ontario or 1 423 559 3646 Use and care manuals service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Jenn Air Customer Assistance c o Maytag Customer Service All specifications subject to change by manufacturer without notice 19
18. ould be performed by a qualified technician 3 Incase of power failure minimize door openings if power failure is of long duration protect frozen food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of the packages or check with a local frozen foods locker plant about temporary storage Frozen foods which have thawed completely should not be refrozen 4 Any electric service cord that becomes frayed or damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord 5 Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes 6 Remove the doors from any out of use refrigerator to prevent child entrapment and suffocation 7 Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will help protect you from possible injury It will also prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating element that releases the cubes Blacideal Connechion and Grounding TTI IARTTAIN Jretditraiinelanya ef Your refrigerator is designed to operate on a nominal 115 ae volt 15 amp 60 cycle line There should be a separate PoyER strr kero grounded circuit serving this refrigerator only DO NOT use GROUNDING PLUG an extension cord Your refrigerator is equipped with a three pronged ground ing plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle
19. pensed even though you selected CUBE This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get channeled in the crusher When changing from crushed ice to cubes some crushed ice may be dispensed This may also happen if irregular sized cubes or ice chips are in the storage bin There may be a delay when you switch from cubes to crushedice It takes afew seconds for the cubes to be channeled in the crusher Crushed ice pieces will vary in size and shape 12 Ice should not be dispensed directly into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can crack or chip from the combined pressure of your hand pressing them against the actuator pad and ice dropping into the container ice other than that produced by your ice maker should not be added to the ice storage bin it may not crush and or dispense properly For large quantities of cubed ice remove the ice directly from the storage bin Do not operate the ice dispenser continuously for more than five minutes If the ice dispenser is not used frequently ice cubes may clump together and may need to be broken apart or discarded FERS Sek eee REJ Beer hes Sheeg To Stop Dispensing Release the pressure on the pad and hold the container in position momentarily to catch the last pieces of ice or drops of water The ice delivery door will remain open for a short time When it closes you may hear a closing sound Do not discard water into the grille at the bottom of the founta
20. ready when needed As soon as ice is removed from the bin the sensor arm signals that more is needed The ice maker resumes operation by ejecting ready and waiting frozen cubes 11 Lift the front of the Automatic Dispenser bin and pull it straight out Wash the bin occasionally in miid soap and lukewarm water To replace the bin push it all the way back until the bottom of the bin is behind the raised edge at the front of the shelf it rests upon Make sure the tabs at the back of the bin that turn the spiral auger are positioned between the prongs from the auger motor Water Ice Control For dispensing ice cubes the slide control must be moved to the Cube position center For dispensing crushed ice move the control to the Crushed position left For dispensing chilled water the slide control must be moved completely to the Water position right Water from the dispenser is chilled For colder water simply add ice before dispensing the water Also the first glass of water dispensed each time may be warmer than consecutive glasses It will be cooler if a full glass of water is dispensed rather than a partial glass Filla container with ice before adding liquid to prevent splash ing Dispensing To fill a glass position the glass against the top portion of the actuator pad and press Hold the glass high inthe dispenser opening to reduce the ice falling outside the glass Some crushed ice may be dis
21. umidity drops condensation disappears Red glow visible in freezer Reflection of defrost mechanism during normal defrost cycle Sizzling sound in freezer Normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism 17 Water on floor under cabinet Defrost pan missing or not positioned correctly Water connection loose on water valve Noisy operation e Fan noise perfectly normal in frost free refrigerators You may not be used to this if previous model was manual defrost Cabinet not level Weak floor Defrost pan not positioned correctly Odor in cabinet Defrost pan needs cleaning Food left uncovered Interior needs cleaning Foods dry out Fresh or Frozen Packages not wrapped or sealed properly Crisper not tightly closed Fresh food compartment too cold Refrigerator control set too cold Fresh food compartment too warm Refrigerator contro set too warm Freezer control set at coldest position Prolonged door openings Freezer compartment too warm Freezer control set too warm Prolonged door openings ice cubes evaporate Cold air moving over ice cubes causes shrinkage Automatic ice maker not operating Select Models Stop arm in OFF position Water supply turned off Water pressure too low Freezer too warm Ice Dispenser not operating Select Models ice jam in the dispenser Clear with plastic or wooden utensil ice maker not
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