Admiral Duplex DNS22H9 User Manual

side byside
refrigerator
owner's
guide
Admiral
DUPLEX®
no frost
CANTILEVER
AUTOMATIC SHELVES REFRIGERATOR DAIRY
ICEMAKER LIGHT SHIELD CONTROL COMPARTMENT
ICE& CHILLED &STORAGE WINE FRESH SEA'L
WATER DISPENSERS BUCKET CELLAR COVER
CRISPER EGGSTORAGE
FREEZERDOOR STATIONARY COVER
SHELVES SHELVES PACKAGE
SLIDE-OUT LOWER MEAT REMOVABLE DIVIDER
FREEZER LIGHT KEEPER BASEGRILLE REFRIGERATOR
DRAWER DOORSHELVES
THE MODEL YOU HAVE SELECTEDMAY NOT HAVE ALL OF THE FEATURESSHOWN
Please read the enclosed instructions to become better acquainted with your new
model. In order to prevent unnecessary service calls, refer to the self-service check
list. If you do need service, be sure to report the model and serial numbers to the
service man. They are found on the serial plate, located behind the front grille at
the bottom of the cabinet. Here is a convenient place to record these numbers.
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MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.

Admiral Duplex DNS22H9 Specifications

General

Brand	Admiral
Category	Refrigerator
Model	DNS22H9
Type	Top Freezer
Color	White

Summary

INSTALLATION

LEVELING INFORMATION

Instructions on how to level the refrigerator for proper appearance and performance.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND GROUNDING

Details on connecting the appliance to a grounded electrical outlet.

OPERATION

SETTING CONTROLS

Guide to adjusting refrigerator and freezer temperature controls.

WARM CABINET SURFACES

Explanation of why refrigerator surfaces may feel warm to the touch.

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT FEATURES

Details on features within the refrigerator compartment.

ADJUSTABLE SHELVES

Instructions for adjusting and removing cantilever shelves.

DELI TRAY

Information on using and removing the deli tray for food storage.

VARI-COLD DRAWER

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CRISPER

WINE CELLAR

DOOR FEATURES

EGG STORAGE

Details on the egg tray that fits securely on a door shelf.

PACKAGE DIVIDER

Information on the adjustable package divider for door shelves.

MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS

Explanation of how magnetized door gaskets ensure an airtight seal.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT FEATURES

SHELVES

Instructions for removing and replacing freezer compartment shelves.

AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSERS

DOOR SHELVES

FRESH-SEAL COVER

EASY CLEAN DOOR SHELF FRONTS

FREEZER STORAGE DRAWER

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER, ICE AND WATER DISPENSERS

HOW THEY WORK

Explanation of the water flow, ice maker, and dispenser mechanisms.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER OPERATION

REMOVING ICE CUBE TRAY

OPERATING YOUR ICE DISPENSER

REMOVING & REPLACING THE ICE DISPENSER BIN

ICE DISPENSER NOT WORKING

OPERATING YOUR WATER DISPENSER

SPILL TRAY

FOUNTAIN LIGHT

REPLACING LIGHT BULBS

ENERGY TIPS

CLEANING

OUTSIDE CLEANING

Instructions for cleaning the exterior of the refrigerator.

INSIDE CLEANING

Instructions for cleaning the interior compartments and door liners.

DEFROST WATER PAN

Instructions for removing, cleaning, and replacing the defrost water pan.

CONDENSER CLEANING

SAFETY TIPS

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

NOISY OPERATION

Common causes of noise in no-frost refrigerators.

RED GLOW VISIBLE IN FREEZER

Explanation of the red glow during normal defrost cycles.

SIZZLING SOUND IN FREEZER

Normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on the defrost mechanism.

ICE CUBES EVAPORATE

Reason for ice cube shrinkage due to cold air movement.

ICE CUBES STICKING IN TRAY

How to clean trays with mineral residue film.

WARM AIR FROM CABINET BOTTOM

Normal air flow for condenser circulation.

FRONT CABINET SURFACE WARM TO TOUCH

Reason for warm front surfaces during high humidity.

MOISTURE ON OUTSIDE SURFACE

Explanation of condensation due to hot, humid weather.

ODOR IN CABINET

Causes of odors inside the refrigerator.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT OPERATING

Troubleshooting steps for a non-operating automatic ice maker.

ICE DISPENSER NOT OPERATING

Troubleshooting steps for a non-operating ice dispenser.

WATER DISPENSER NOT OPERATING

Troubleshooting steps for a non-operating water dispenser.

ICE DISPENSER MOTOR RUNS BUT DOES NOT DISPENSE ICE

Possible reasons for ice dispenser malfunction.

WATER ON FLOOR UNDER CABINET

Troubleshooting water leaks under the cabinet.

REFRIGERATOR WON'T RUN

Troubleshooting steps for a refrigerator that will not run.

REFRIGERATOR RUNS TOO LONG

Reasons why the refrigerator may run for extended periods.

FOODS DRY OUT (FRESH OR FROZEN)

Causes of food drying out in the refrigerator or freezer.

SERVICE INFORMATION

IF YOU REQUIRE SERVICE AND HAVE CHECKED THIS CHECK LIST

Steps to take if service is needed after checking troubleshooting guide.