REFRIGERATOR COS-FDR225 SERIES FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THIS UNIT FOR THE OWNER. OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Rev.23.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ...................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................. 5 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... 11 Before Installing ...........................................
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "WARNING" or "CAUTION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions: • This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. • Unplug the refrigerator before making repairs or cleaning. NOTE: Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on the control panel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions: • Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an adapter or an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR WARNING SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Failure to follow these disposal instructions can result in death or serious injury. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Check the rating label for refrigerant type. If R600a, follow the warning instructions below. WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, also known as R600a, a natural gas with high environmental compatibility. However, it is also combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW (DOORS CLOSED) 29" 35.8" 70" TOP VIEW (DOORS OPENED) 39.1" 135° 35.8" 10 62.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.
NOTE: • Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning labels, the model and serial number label, or the rating label. • To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED • Adjustable wrench • Tape measure • Phillips-head screwdriver • Pencil • Socket ratchet/driver • Level • Nut drive • Wire Cutters PARTS SUPPLIED Parts Mounting fasteners Quantity Usage 4 To mount the door handles 4 To cover the screws on the door handles Snap rings 4 To level the refrigerator doors Water line union connector 1 To connect the refrigerator water lines (COS-FDR225RHSS-G only) Screw caps (COS-FDR225RHSS-G only) 13
ATTACHING REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLES (FOR COS-FDR225RHSS-G ONLY) 1. Assemble the mounting fasteners on each refrigerator door with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Loosen/Remove the set screws in the handle end caps. Fitting for mounting fastener Set screw (pre-installed) 3. Place the handle over the mounting fasteners on the door until it is flush against the surface of the door. 4. Hold the handle firmly against the door, make sure there are no gaps between the handle end caps and the door, and tighten both set screws in the handle end caps. 5. Place the screw caps over the set screws on the handles.
CONNECTING TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE WARNING Connect to potable water supply only. A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker operation. The water pressure must be between 21 and 121 psi (147-834 kilo-Pascals). WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only. DO NOT drill into the refrigerator.
NOTE: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Before connecting the water line to the house, purge the house line for at least 2 minutes. • Only use approved plastic universal tubing if not using copper tubing. Cross linked High Density Polyethylene (PEX) hose is extremely durable and is becoming increasingly preferred. • Install a shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinker water line. 1.
4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. NOTE: • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber. Pipe Clamp Vertical Cold Water Pipe Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. NOTE: • Do not over tighten or you may crush the tubing. 6.
7. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing with the water line union connector (included), insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
8. FLUSH THE TUBING Turn on the main water supply and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut off the water at the water valve after about 1 quart (1 Liter), or 2 minutes, of water has been flushed through the tubing. COMPLETING INSTALLATION TURN ON THE POWER Plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet, and carefully push the refrigerator into the final position.
LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A level refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When the left door is lower than the right door. When the left door is higher than the right door. Adjustment Point Using Snap Rings (Included): • With the door open, gently lift the door up. • By hand or using pliers, insert the snap ring(s) onto the center hinge ping. Snap Ring • Slowly lower the door.
OPERATION BEFORE USE • Reserve doors and drawer(s) clearances. Make sure to leave enough space to allow for the doors and drawers to be opened without obstruction for your safety and convenience. • Clean the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. CAUTION • Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator.
• Wait for the refrigerator to cool. Allow the refrigerator to run for at least two to three hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Storage of too much food after initial connection to power may adversely affect the freezing effect of the refrigerator. CAUTION • Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor to remain inside the refrigerator.
PLACEMENT / RELOCATION • Before use, remove all packing materials including bottom cushions, foam pads and tape inside of the refrigerator; tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body. • Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduced insulation.
INTERIOR OVERVIEW The illustrations below are for general reference only. Your model may be slightly different in actual configuration.
LED lighting: LED light is located at the top of the fresh food compartment. LED lights are also located in the freezer. Dairy Bin / Door Trays: This is the warmest area of the fridge as roomtemperature air gushes in every time the door is opened. Put your least perishable items on the door, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce and other condiments with longer shelf lives. Shelves: The top shelves have the most consistent temperature in the fridge. Use them for dairy, ready-to-eat foods or leftovers.
CONTROL PANEL Display 2 1 3 4 5 1 ICE MAKER 4 FREEZER 2 SUPER COOL 5 SUPER FREEZE 3 FRIDGE 6 LOCK/UNLOCK 6 CONTROL BUTTONS ICE MAKER Turn ice maker on or off. • Press the ICE MAKER button to toggle on and off, and the icon light will turn on and off respectively. SUPER COOL – REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE QUICKSET Automatically set the refrigerator (fresh food cabinet) to 34°F (1°C) the lowest refrigerator temperature available. • Press the SUPER COOL button to activate and deactivate.
FRIDGE – REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE SETTING Adjust the refrigerator (fresh food cabinet) temperature. • Press the FRIDGE button repeatedly to adjust the refrigerator temperature between 34°F ~ 44°F (1°C ~ 7°C). • Each time you press the FRIDGE button, the temperature setting will drop by 1°F. When the temperature setting reaches the lowest temperature, press the button again and it will cycle back to the highest temperature. FREEZER – FREEZER TEMPERATURE SETTING Adjust the freezer temperature.
DISPLAY • When the refrigerator first starts up the display screen will light up for 3 seconds before entering normal operation mode, and you will hear a beep. • The set temperatures of both the refrigerator and freezer are shown in the display under normal operation. Default refrigerator temperature: 39°F (4°C) Default freezer temperature: 0°F (-18°C) • Under normal circumstances, the display light will go out after 30 seconds in lock state. Button operation on display panel will wake up display screen.
MAINTENANCE & CARE GENERAL CLEANING WARNING • Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. CAUTION • Do not use an abrasive cloth or sponge when cleaning the interior and exterior of the refrigerator. • Do not place your hand on the bottom surface of the refrigerator when opening and closing the doors. • Clean the dust on top, behind, and under the refrigerator regularly. • Wipe up spills immediately. • Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power before cleaning.
INSIDE WALLS • To help remove odors, use a clean sponge or soft cloth to wipe the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator. DOOR TRAYS • Remove all items from tray, grab outer ends and squeeze together, then lift and pull out the tray.
FREEZER DRAWERS • To remove the freezer drawer, pull out the freezer drawer, and remove the plastic drawer rail lock at the lock button on both sides. • Press the lock button on both sides of the drawer rails near the drawer frame to unlock the drawer, then lift and remove the drawer. Lock Button • Refer to "Inside Walls" section above for cleaning suggestions. Allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick.
POWER FAILURE In case of power failure, foods inside the refrigerator can be kept for several hours. During the power failure, minimize opening the doors and do not place any fresh food inside until power is restored. MOVING • Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects out of the inside, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezer drawers, etc. with tape and tighten the leveling feet. • Close the doors and seal them with tapes.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator is not cooling or has no power. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Or the appliance is connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet, and the outlet's circuit breaker has tripped. • Check the main electrical box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Cooling system runs too much. Refrigerator is replacing an older model. • Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology. Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored. • The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely. The door is opened often or a large amount of food / hot food was added.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Interior moisture buildup. Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. • When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings. Doors are not always closed completely. • Firmly push the doors shut. Weather is humid.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment. Food with high water content was placed near an air vent. • Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents. Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly. • If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize. Refrigerator is installed in a cold location.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator or Freezer section is too warm. Refrigerator was recently installed. • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections. • Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not making enough ice. House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is clogged. • Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water shutoff valve fully open. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber. Water filter has been exhausted on models with a water filter. • Replacing the water filter is recommended: - Approximately every six months.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not making ice. Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected. • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker is not turned on. • Locate the icemaker ON/OFF and confirm that it is turned on. The refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the supply shutoff valve is not turned on.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Ice has bad taste or odor. Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. • A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems. NOTE: In some cases, a filter may not help. It may not be possible to remove all minerals/odor/taste in all water supplies. Icemaker was recently installed. • Ice that has been stored for too long will shrink, become cloudy, and may develop a stale taste. Throw away old ice and make a new supply.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable. Leveling legs are not adjusted properly. • Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Floor is not level. • It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or rollers to complete installation. Lights do not work. LED interior lighting failure. Refrigerator has an unusual odor. Food is not tightly wrapped.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution Whooshing noises. Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. • Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. • Normal Operation Gurgling noises. Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system. • Normal Operation Popping noises. Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature. • Normal Operation Sizzling noises.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS COSMO FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR COS-FDR225RHSS COS-FDR225RHSS-G Models Capacity Total Fresh Food Freezer FEATURES cu. ft. cu. ft. cu. ft. Control Type Defrost Type 22.5 15.9 6.
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